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, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK160PN1BBR)
£48.80160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) With 105X80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a white Nylon Centre Wheel With a Needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 400Kg. -
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160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 480kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160PN2BBR)
£40.33160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 480kg. -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS160NYBJ500SWB)
£85.95160mm Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake (Heavy D ... Read Moreuty Pressed Steel). This castors has a 135mm x 110mm Top Plate with 105x80mm Fixing Hole spacings. The castor wheel is a Solid White Nylon Castor Wheel with two ball bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160NY2BBR)
£36.29160mm Swivel Castor with a Swivel & Wheel Brak ... Read Moree (Pressed Steel - Top Plate) and 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The wheel is White Nylon with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg using manual propulsion at 4km/w (walking speed) Key Specifications: Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/74mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm Fixing Bolt) Castor Offset: 55mm Swivel Radius: 150mm Overall Height: 200mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when applied) This castor is made from 4mm thick heavy gauge pressed steel. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The white nylon castor wheel is a hard tread and contains Ball Bearings which ensures the lowest rolling resistance. Nylon is probably the most popular wheel used because it is relatively inexpensive, strong and long lasting. It is unaffected by water and resistant to most chemicals except acids and chlorines. -
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160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSK160NYBR)
£28.28160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160PC2BBR)
Original price was: £78.54.£60.88Current price is: £60.88. Sale!160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Castor Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity 600kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This castor is made from 4mm thick heavy gauge pressed steel. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The polyurethane elastomer wheel offers excellent elasticity, hardness and resistance to compression. This means that while it has a low rolling resistance it is also gentle on floors and absorbs some of the rolling vibration for user comfort and reduced noise. -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (4677FTP160P63)
£128.93Heavy-duty 160mm swivel castor with brake, fitted ... Read Morewith a polyurethane tyre wheel on a cast iron centre with precision ball bearings. The swivel and wheel brake helps keep equipment securely in place when stationary. The polyurethane tyre gives a durable, smooth-rolling option for heavy-duty handling applications. Suitable for loads up to 800kg per castor using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Features 160mm polyurethane tyre wheel Cast iron wheel centre Ball bearing wheel for smoother rolling Swivel bracket with Total Stop Brake (wheel and swivel are braked when applied) Pressed steel top plate bracket Heavy-duty 800kg load rating 4-hole top plate fixing -
In Stock175mm Swivel Castor with Brake (Powder Coated), 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP175BSFMUD)
Original price was: £169.64.£98.82Current price is: £98.82. Sale!175mm Heavy-duty Swivel & Wheel Brake Castor w ... Read Moreith a Powder Coated Pressed Steel Bracket and a 225mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 800kg Load Capacity: For the most demanding applications and heavy-duty loads. Silver/Grey Powder Coating: Making this the best looking heavy-duty industrial castor on the market. The powder-coating not only looks great but also provides corrosion protection which prolongs its optimal performance and keeps the castor looking good. Total Stop Brake System: Applying the brake pedal simultaneously locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation. Quality Ball Bearings: For the lowest rolling resistance to reduce the effort needed to move. Double Ball Bearing Race and hardened bearing Seats in the swivel head: For an optimum swivel rotation function and durability. Strong Pressed Steel Plate: The top plate measure 140x110mm with fixing bolt holes slotted to 105x80/75mm to suit 10mm bolts Precision Engineered: These castors have an incredibly smooth swivelling function with no "rock" to the swivel head and no sideways movement on the wheel for exceptional operating performance. Click here for catalogue page -
In Stock200mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor With Brake, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200BRFMUD)
Original price was: £135.58.£72.40Current price is: £72.40. Sale!200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) fixed cas ... Read Moretor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kgFor the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment.For a typical example, with a trolley or machinery using 4 of these castors please divide the total weight by 3. If the total weight being carried is 500kg then the relevant reading for the compression of the rubber pad on the chart's 'Y' axis is given at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) along the 'X' axis, which is just over 10mm. -
In Stock200mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200BSFMUD)
£90.49200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) Swivel ca ... Read Morestor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kgFor the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is just over 10mm. -
In Stock200mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS200NYBR)
£59.78200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock200mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS200PNBBR)
£73.58200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (AISI 304 ... Read More Stainless Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The caster wheel has Polyurethane Tyre (97 Shore A) on Nylon Centre Wheel and a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH200NY1BSWB)
Original price was: £27.55.£17.39Current price is: £17.39. Sale!Swivel and Brake Castor with a 12mm Single Bolt Ho ... Read Morele fixing and a 200mm white nylon wheel with a needle roller bearing and thread guard fitted. The Load rating is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit a 12mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 228mm Wheel Tread Width: 50mm Castor Offset: 55mm Castor Swivel Radius: 165mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (Both the castor's swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Load Capacity: 200kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH200PN1BSWB)
£35.93200mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Red Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH200RN1BSWB)
£35.73200mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Blue Rubber Tyred / Nylon Centred Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg
