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 Stock260mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 120kg Capacity | Puncture Proof Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS260PPDBR)
£137.04260mm Puncture Proof Braked Castor (Pressed Steel) ... Read More with 150x115mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Diamond Tread Puncture Proof Wheel on a Red Polypropylene (Plastic) Centre with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg The wheel is sized 3.00-4 and made from microcellular polyurethane making it a strong Light-Medium duty wheel and though it has a 10" diameter, it is also commonly referred to as a 260mm wheel. -
In Stock260mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 150kg Capacity | Pneumatic Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS260APNBBR)
£100.99260mm Pneumatic Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake ... Read More (Pressed Steel) with 150x115mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Pneumatic Tyre Wheel on a Metal Centre with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg The wheel is sized 3.00-8 with a 2 ply tyre thickness making it a strong Light-Medium duty wheel and though it has a 10" diameter, it is also commonly referred to as a 260mm wheel. -
In Stock35mm Compact Braked Castor, 100kg Capacity | 35mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PT2BBR)
£13.2435mm Low Level swivel with brake castor with 60x60 ... Read Moremm Top Plate and 48/38x48/38mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 52.5mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 27mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 100kg -
In Stock50mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with Brake, 50kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (BS1050NY01B)
Original price was: £13.03.£2.99Current price is: £2.99. Sale!50mm White Nylon Wheel fitted into a Single Bolt H ... Read Moreole Swivel Castor (Revvo Brand) with wheel brake to suit an M8 Fixing bolt. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Mounting Bolt Hole Size: M8 Overall Height: 73mm Offset: 22mm Wheel Material: Nylon Wheel Diameter: 50mm Wheel Tread Width: 17mm Brake style: Wheel Brake (Wheel is locked when the brake is applied while the swivel head is free to rotate) Load Rating: 50kg -
In Stock50mm Compact Braked Castor, 150kg Capacity | 50mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050PT2BBR)
£17.8950mm Low Level swivel and brake castor with 90x66m ... Read Morem Top Plate and 75/61x51/45mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 73mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 33mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock50mm Compact Swivel and Brake Castor, 200kg Capacity | 50mm Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KB050NYBJ200)
£10.5550mm Low Level swivel with wheel brake castor (Bla ... Read Moreck Painted Frame). This High Load small and compact Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 71mm and a Black Nylon Wheel with ball bearings. The Load Capacity is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (Walking speed) When the brake is applied, the wheel is braked but the swivel head is able to rotate freely. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 71x55mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 53x36mm Fixing Bolt Hole size: 6mm Overall Height: 71mm Swivel Radius: 76mm Wheel Material: Black Nylon Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Tread width: 24mm Load Capacity: 200kg -
In Stock50mm Shock Absorbing Fixed & Brake Castor, 40kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS050B65RF)
Original price was: £49.10.£34.54Current price is: £34.54. Sale!50mm Shock absorbing Fixed Castor with a Brake. Th ... Read Moree top plate measures 55x55mm with 42x42mm fixing bolt holes centres to suit 6mm fixing bolts. The wheel as a soft (Shore 80A) polyurethane tyre for high elasticity and is fitted with a precision ball bearing. This castor has as load capacity of 40kg. The brake locks the wheel only allowing the swivel head to rotate freely when applied. The Top Plate is made from pressed steel and the frame is aluminium. The parts have powder coated and zinc plated for protection The shock absorbing functions means that the overall height can vary by 10mm. The castor's height without load is 100mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 10mm as the load increases providing up t0 10mm of compression for a fine shock absorbing function. -
In Stock50mm Shock Absorbing Swivel & Brake Castor, 40kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS050B65SF)
Original price was: £51.83.£33.86Current price is: £33.86. Sale!50mm Shock absorbing Swivel Castor with Brake. The ... Read More Top plate measures 55x55mm and has 42x42mm fixing bolt holes centres to suit 6mm fixing bolts. The wheel as a soft (Shore 80A) polyurethane tyre for high elasticity and is fitted with a precision ball bearing. This castor has as load capacity of 40kg. The brake locks the wheel only allowing the swivel head to rotate freely. The Top Plate is made from pressed steel and has a double ball race with hardened bearing seats in the swivel head for smooth swivel rotation. The frame is aluminium. The parts have powder coated and zinc plated for protection. The shock absorbing functions means that the overall height can vary by 10mm. The castor's height without load is 100mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 10mm as the load increases providing up t0 10mm of compression for a fine shock absorbing function. -
In Stock50mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor (BH) With Brake, 50kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKABB050TPR)
£9.81This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional swi ... Read Morevel castor comes with a 50mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has a 10mm Single Bolt Hole and a total stop brake. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km The grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Download Series Data Sheet here -
In Stock50mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 50kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKATB050TPR)
£10.69This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional cas ... Read Moretor comes with a 50mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has total stop brake and a 60x60mm 4 hole Top Plate with slotted fixing bolt holes at 48/39x48/39mm. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h The grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Download Series Data Sheet here -
In Stock50mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050RPBHBR)
£3.6750mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel and Brake Castor with ... Read More a Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre. It has a 10mm Single Bolt Hole and the frame is made from Pressed Steel. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock50mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 55kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050PPBHBR)
£3.42This castor comes with a 50mm White Polypropylene ... Read MoreWheel fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with brake (Pressed Steel Frame). The load capacity of this castor is 55kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This castor is fitted with a white polypropylene wheel that that will not damage or mark the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock50mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 55kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050TPRBHBR)
£11.0550mm Twin Wheel Single Bolt Hole Swivel and Brake ... Read MoreCastor (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Fixing Hole. Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre / Polypropylene Centre Wheels with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 55kg -
In Stock50mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 60kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050NYBHBR)
Original price was: £10.64.£6.14Current price is: £6.14. Sale!50mm Twin Wheel Single Bolt Hole Swivel and Brake ... Read MoreCastor (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Fixing Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 60kg -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 50kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (TS1050NY01B)
Original price was: £10.00.£2.61Current price is: £2.61. Sale!50mm White Nylon Wheel fitted into a Rectangular T ... Read Moreop Plate Swivel Castor (Revvo Brand) with wheel brake and 54x25.4mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 68x48mm Bolt Hole Centres: 54x25.4mm Mounting Bolt Hole Size: 6mm Overall Height: 73mm Offset: 22mm Wheel Material: Nylon Wheel Diameter: 50mm Wheel Tread Width: 17mm Brake style: Wheel Brake (Wheel is locked when the brake is applied while the swivel head is free to rotate) Load Rating: 50kg
