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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, KSMG150CRPCB (KSMG150CRPCB)
£63.97150mm Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80 ... Read Moremm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres that suit a 12mm Fixing Bolt. The wheel has a Crown Tread Polyurethane Tyre bonded to a Cast Iron Centre with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 140mm x 110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted to 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Overall Height: 190mm Tread Width: 45mm Castor Offset: 40mm Crown tread wheels have a smaller point of contact with the floor which increases wheel's manoeuvrability by lowering the swivel resistance cause by friction with the floor. -
In Stock150mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor With Brake, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150BRFMUD)
Original price was: £119.80.£63.98Current price is: £63.98. Sale!150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) fixed cas ... Read Moretor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kgFor 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 between 11 and 12mm. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125RNB180SWB)
£64.13125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Industrial Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG200CIB)
£65.00200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor with Brake 300kg Capacity | Nylon wheel, Plain Boreg (MSS160NYBHBR)
£65.42160mm Bolt Hole Swivel Stainless Steel Castor (300 ... Read Morekg Load Capacity) with Swivel and Wheel Brake. Nylon (Plain Bore) Wheel with 40mm Tread Width. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (822NYBTSB)
£66.63200mm Flexello Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel ... Read More& Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock150mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150BSFMUD-USA)
Original price was: £142.93.£67.49Current price is: £67.49. Sale!150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) Swivel an ... Read Mored Brake castor with Imperial (USA) measurements and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kg For 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 between 11 and 12mm. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 158x114mm Bolt Hole Centres: 133x86mm / 125x62mm Bolt Hole Size: 13mm Overall Height: 202mm - 14mm (compression) Brake Style: Wheel Brake (swivel head is free to rotate when applied) Castor Offset: 45mm ~ 53mm Wheel Material: Blue Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A Bearings: Precision Ball Bearings Load Rating: 360kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h) -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK200PC2BBR)
£67.82200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg. 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. -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS160RNBBR)
£68.40160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG200RUB)
£68.83200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KBMG150CRPCB)
£69.88150mm Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) with Swivel ... Read More & Wheel Brake. Crown Tread Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel brake (Total Stop Brake) which locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation Double Pedal Brake Top Plate Size: 140mm x 110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted to 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Overall Height: 190mm Tread Width: 45mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 149mm -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG150PCB)
£70.00150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm Bolt Holes (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Often referred to as a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and swivel rotation are locked when applied. Overall Height: 190mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 149mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 500kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Polyurethane tyre castor wheels offer high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance—lasting up to 10 times longer than rubber wheels under similar conditions. With a soft tread that’s softer than concrete, they won’t damage floors and operate with minimal noise. Resistant to oils, greases, petrol, and a wide range of chemicals, they’re ideal for demanding environments. -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS160RNBBHBR)
£70.64160mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 16mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KSMG200PCBBK)
£70.69200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 600kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm Bolt Holes (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side mounted wheel brake. Brakes the wheel and allows the swivel head to rotate freely. Overall Height: 240mm Offset: 56mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 600kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Polyurethane tyre castor wheels offer high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance—lasting up to 10 times longer than rubber wheels under similar conditions. With a soft tread that’s softer than concrete, they won’t damage floors and operate with minimal noise. Resistant to oils, greases, petrol, and a wide range of chemicals, they’re ideal for demanding environments. -
In Stock125mm Swivel with Brake Castor, 400kg Capacity, Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125NYBJ400SWB)
£71.18125mm 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 = 400kg
