Braked Castors
Braked castors, also known as lockable castors, are designed to provide controlled movement and secure positioning for industrial, commercial and material handling equipment.Most braked castors are swivel castors fitted with wheel brakes, directional locks or total stop braking systems for improved safety and st...ability. Braked castors can include different locking mechanisms depending on the application requirements:
- Wheel Brake – Locks the wheel to prevent rolling
- Directional Lock – Locks the swivel movement for straight-line travel
- Total Stop Brake – Locks both wheel rotation and swivel movement simultaneously
Most brake systems are fitted to swivel castors. Fixed castors with brakes are less common, although some specialist heavy-duty and shock-absorbing castors include braking systems.
Braked Castor Construction
Swivel braked castors rotate 360 degrees around a vertical swivel axis and consist of a castor wheel mounted within a swivel housing or bracket. The main components typically include:
- Top plate or bolt hole fitting
- Swivel head and ball race
- Castor bracket or yoke
- Wheel and axle assembly
- Brake mechanism
The top plate or fixing determines how the castor attaches to equipment. Common fixing methods include top plate fixings and single bolt hole fittings. Correct bolt hole centres are important when replacing existing castors.
Single & Double Ball Race Bearings
The swivel head contains ball bearings which allow the castor to rotate smoothly under load. Braked swivel castors are commonly available with:
- Single ball race bearings
- Double ball race bearings
Double ball race designs are widely used for medium-duty and heavy-duty applications because they provide improved load distribution, smoother steering and greater durability under static and dynamic loads.
What is Castor Offset?
Castor offset is the distance between the swivel axis and the centre of the wheel axle. This offset allows swivel castors to self-align and travel in the direction of movement, improving manoeuvrability and steering performance during operation. Read More
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In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160RN2BBR)
£44.89160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg. Blue elastic rubber tyres are gentle on floors and non-marking. They are a popular choice when a castor with a rubber tyre is needed but the weight to be carried is heavier than what a castor with a standard rubber tyre wheel can hold. -
In Stock150mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS150PNBBR)
£44.91150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK200RN2BBR)
£45.59200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg. This castor has a heavy gauged pressed steel housing. With a 5mm thick Top Plate and 4mm thick forks, it is a castor built to last and suitable for arduous applications. Elastic Rubber Tyres have a soft tread and are both gentle on floors and non-marking. They are an excellent choice when a rubber tyre is needed and the weight to be carried is more than what a castor with a standard rubber tyre can hold. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (KBMG200NYB)
£45.65200mm Top Plate Swivel & Brake Castor (Fabrica ... Read Moreted Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Swivel and Wheel Brake locks both the swivel rotation and the wheel when applied and is also called a Total Stop Brake. Overall Height: 240mm Offset: 56mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Capacity: 600kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Nylon castor wheels have a hard tread making them one of the easiest to move (Low tractive resistance). They have a high load capacity, are low maintenance and extremely resistant to water, salts, greases, acids and alkalis. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (622NYTSB)
£45.72150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 500kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way150mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS150NYBHBR)
£45.89150mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 200kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (522RTBTSB)
£46.12125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Flexello 22 Series Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG150EAB)
£46.16150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Fabricated Steel) with with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications & Features Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side mounted wheel brake allows the swivel head to rotate freely while locking the wheel. Overall Height: 190mm Castor Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 149mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort. -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel/Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (SPLM100BSFNYP)
Original price was: £77.01.£46.21Current price is: £46.21. Sale!100mm Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake (Stainle ... Read Moress Steel Castor) and 78x45mm or 72x45mm Fixing Hole Centres. This castor has a White Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/m (walking Speed). Fixed castors are sometimes called Rigid castors because the bracket [frame] has no moving parts. Key Specifications Top Plate Size: 95x70mm Bolt Hole Centres: 78x45mm / 72x45mm Bolt Hole Size: 9x12mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also know as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when applied. Overall Height: 135mm Castor Offset: 36mm Stainless Steel Grade: AISI 304 Load Rating: 250kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KSMG150EABBK)
£46.35150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications & Features Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side mounted wheel brake allows the swivel head to rotate freely while locking the wheel. Overall Height: 190mm Offset: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort. -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (KSMG200NYBBK)
£47.67200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side Mounted Wheel Brake. Brakes wheel when applied and allows the swivel head to rotate freely. Overall Height: 240mm Offset: 56mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Capacity: 600kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Nylon castor wheels have a hard tread making them one of the easiest to move (Low tractive resistance). They have a high load capacity, are low maintenance and extremely resistant to water, salts, greases, acids and alkalis. -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125RNBBHBR)
£47.74125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Black Rubber Tyre wheel, Ball bearing (MSK160EA2BBR)
£48.04160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg. Elastic Rubber Tyre Wheels are a great choice. In particular, where you need a tyre that can protect your floor, absorb rolling vibrations and reduce noise which increases operator's comfort. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (422SUBTSB)
£48.33100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Red Painted Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg. -
In Stock150mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS150PNBBHBR)
£48.35150mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg
