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 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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK125PC2BBR)
£72.56125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and 157mm Overall Height. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg. 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. -
In Stock100mm LAG Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23606FR)
£72.60100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (LAG Pressed Steel) with a large Top Plate measuring 135 x 110mm and 105 x 80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This caster has an overall height of 137mm and an offset of 37mm. The wheel is a quality Polyurethane Tyre on Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 40mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg A Total Stop Brake means that when applied, both the wheel and swivel rotation is stopped. -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS160PNBBR)
£72.76160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (AISI 304 ... Read More Stainless Steel) with a 140x110mm Top Plate and 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The caster wheel has a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre Wheel with a stainless steel Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). This castor comes with a swivel & wheel brake. This is sometimes called a Total Stop Brake because it locks both the swivel rotation and the wheel when applied. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 550kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS200NYB550SWB)
£72.90200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Wheel B ... Read Morerake (Industrial Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 550kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KBCR15020241)
£72.91150mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with Swivel &a ... Read Moremp; Wheel Brake. Crown Tread Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
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200mm 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 -
In Stock150mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150BSFMUD)
Original price was: £142.93.£76.33Current price is: £76.33. Sale!150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) Swivel ca ... Read Morestor 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG200PCB)
£76.55200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & 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: Swivel & Wheel Brakes are also called Total Stop Brakes because both the wheel and the swivel rotation are braked when applied Overall Height: 240mm Offset: 56mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearings 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG200PAB)
£76.65200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Aluminum Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (822PNBTSB)
£78.69200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (822RNBTSB)
£80.43200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (622SUBTSB)
£81.79150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23611FR)
Original price was: £130.87.£85.07Current price is: £85.07. Sale!125mm LAG Swivel Castor (Heavy Duty) with Total St ... Read Moreop Brake (Top Plate - Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm with Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 450kg. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105/96x80/56mm Bolt Hole Size: 12mm Castor Offset: 52mm Brake style: Swivel & Wheel Brake is also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and swivel rotation are locked when applied. Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel Tread Width: 50mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Tyre Hardness: 95 +/- 3 Shore A Load Rating: 450kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125PCB300SWB)
£85.82125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Industrial Castor - Pressed Steel Frame). This castor has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an overall height of 159mm. The wheel has an orange Polyurethane Tyre with a Cast Iron Centre Wheel and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg. A swivel and wheel brake is also known as a total stop brake because when the brake is applied both the swivel rotation and the wheel are locked.
