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 Stock80mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV080RN2BSWB)
£11.1380mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a nylon cen ... Read Moretre with a ball bearing fitted into a pressed steel swivel & brake castor bracket. The Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is non-marking, gentle on floors and the rubber absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. The ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a truly great performer.</p> -
In Stock100mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 120kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX100HTBR)
£21.09100mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with Swivel &a ... Read Moremp; Wheel Brake. It has 80x60mm Bolt Hole centres, 128mm Overall Height and houses a High Temperature Black Phenolic castor wheel with a 35mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. It is Rated to +280 Degrees Celsius and has a Load Capacity = 120kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 100x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/77x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x12mm (suits M8 Fixing Bolts) Brake style: Swivel and wheel brake is also known as a total stop brake because both the wheel and swivel rotation are locked when applied. Overall Height: 128mm Castor Offset: 37mm Wheel Material: Black Phenolic Resin Wheel Tread width: 35mm Bore Type: Smooth Plain Bore Temperature Rating: -40 ºC to +280 ºC Load Rating: 120kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 60kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050NYPLBR)
£8.742x50mm Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 38.5/48x38.5/48mm Fixing Holes. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 60kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor (12mm Bolt Hole), 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (MBZH100RN1B)
£14.91100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). The castor wheel has a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre with a Black Nylon Centre and a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specification: Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit M12 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 124mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also known as a Total Stop Brake because it locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation when applied. Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 130mm Tread width: 36mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Tyre Hardness: Shore A 68 Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (655RTBSWB)
£113.22150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake. The 4 hole top plate measures 162mm x 140mm with 140mm x 105mm Bolt Hole Centres. to suit a 10mm Fixing Bolt. The Wheel has a Rubber Tyre on Cast Iron Centre with a Needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg. The 55 series castor is made from heavy duty pressed steel with a bright zinc finish and roller ball bearing in the swivel head. -
Out of Stock - On the Way160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV160GRP1BSWB)
£19.35160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Grey Non-Marking Rubber Tyre / Plastic Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 135kg -
In Stock100mm Braked Castor with 24mm to 27mm Round Expander Fitting, 80kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (194555)
Original price was: £15.89.£9.54Current price is: £9.54. Sale!100mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a ny ... Read Morelon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) with Brake. This castor comes complete with a 24mm - 27mm Round Expander. The swivel head has a double ball race and the load capacity of this castor is 80kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. The expander fitting is designed to fit into an round hollow tube with an internal diameter of 24mm to 27mm. This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance. -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS100RNBBHBR)
£33.91100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In StockSwivel Castor with Brake, 75mm, 140kg Capacity, Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSE075NYBR)
£12.4075mm Medium Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor with Foot ... Read More Brake. Nylon Wheel and Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 140kg This castor has a 105x80mm Top Plate with 80mm x 60mm Bolt Hole Centres. The overall height is 95mm and the brake locks the wheel but not the swivel head. The Nylon castor wheel is a hard tread made from quality nylon. It will not damage or mark concrete floors and is not susceptible to picking up floor debris and swarf. Nylon is a popular wheel choice because it is light weight and has a high load capacity relative to other wheel materials of the same size. It is not affected by water and is insensitive to many chemicals apart from acids. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (422PNBTSB)
£25.40100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Flexello - Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearings (MBZ160PN2B)
£37.90160mm Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wheel Brake ... Read More(Pressed Steel). This castor has a 160mm Wheel with a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre with a Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 130x110mm Fixing Bolt Hole Spacings: 105x80mm drilled to suit 10mm fixing bolts Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (to suits a 10mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 190mm Swivel Radius: 203.5mm Offset: 60mm Tread Width: 40mm Brake Style: Swivel and Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake) which stops the swivel rotation as well as the wheel when applied Shore Hardness: Shore A 92+3 Load Rating: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) This high-quality polyurethane tyred castor wheel is designed for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Featuring a high load capacity, the polyurethane wheel is highly resistant to wear and tear. Dual ball bearings ensure low rolling resistance and smooth manoeuvrability, while the polyurethane tyre provides quieter operation and reduced vibration compared to hard treads such as solid nylon, improving comfort and ease of use -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KSMG200EABBK)
£49.93200mm 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 = 400kg 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: 240mm Offset: 56mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 400kg (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 Swivel Castor with Brake, 70kg Capacity | Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZ100RMBGREY)
£13.67100mm Grey Rubber Tyre on a Pressed Steel centre w ... Read Moreheel with a roller bearing fitted into a robust pressed steel swivel & brake castor bracket. The Wheel has a Non-Marking Grey Rubber Tyre and the Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate measuring 105x80mm with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specification: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/76X60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel brake. Also know as a Total Stop Brake because it locks both the wheel and swivel rotation when applied. Overall Height: 125mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 130mm Tread width: 30mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Wheel Material: Grey Non-Marking Rubber / Pressed Steel Centre Tyre Hardness: Shore A 85 Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KBMG200CRPCB)
£96.12200mm Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) with Swivel ... Read More & Wheel Brake. Crown Tread Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSK125NYBR)
£17.00125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Total Stop Br ... Read Moreake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an Overall Height of 157mm. Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kg. This castor is made from heavy gauge pressed steel with a 5mm thick Top Plate and 4mm Castor Forks. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The nylon wheel is insensitive to water and will not mark or damage most flooring.
