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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK100RN1BBR)
£18.76100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Heavy Ga ... Read Moreuge Pressed Steel) with a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 160kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105X85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 130mm Offset: 45mm Swivel Radius: 117mm Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel Tread Width: 35mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (Also known as a Total Stop Brake - Swivel Action and Wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Key Features: Heavy Gauge Steel: 5mm Top Plate / 4mm Bracket High Load Capacity Wheel Quiet Operation Non-Marking & Gentle on Floors -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K18HB100TPR)
£12.10This apparatus / institutional castor comes with a ... Read More 100mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with a total stop brake (Pressed Steel Frame) with a double ball race in the swivel head. A total stop brake brakes both the swivel head and the wheel. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h This castor is fitted with a grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance. 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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK100NY1BBR)
£18.04100mm Swivel with Brake Castor (Heavy-Gauge Steel) ... Read More - White Nylon wheel - 250kg Load Rating A durable and versatile castor designed for demanding industrial and commercial environments. Its heavy-gauge [4mm thick Frame] steel bracket provides exceptional strength and stability, while the high-impact nylon wheel delivers smooth rolling performance with minimal maintenance. The non-marking wheel protects concrete and other hard flooring surfaces, and the roller bearing enhances manoeuvrability under load. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit an 8mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 130mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also known as a Total Stop Brake as it locks both the swivel action and wheel when applied Offset: 45mm Swivel Radius: 117.4mm Bearing Type: Needle Roller Bearing Load Capacity: 250kg -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel/Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (SPLM100BSFNYP)
Original price was: £77.01.£46.21Current price is: £46.21. Sale!100mm Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake (Stainle ... Read Moress Steel Castor) and 78x45mm or 72x45mm Fixing Hole Centres. This castor has a White Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/m (walking Speed). Fixed castors are sometimes called Rigid castors because the bracket [frame] has no moving parts. Key Specifications Top Plate Size: 95x70mm Bolt Hole Centres: 78x45mm / 72x45mm Bolt Hole Size: 9x12mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also know as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when applied. Overall Height: 135mm Castor Offset: 36mm Stainless Steel Grade: AISI 304 Load Rating: 250kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1322118)
£21.65125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel brake (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake (Powder Coated), 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP150BSFMUD)
Original price was: £155.25.£90.44Current price is: £90.44. Sale!150mm Heavy-duty Swivel & Wheel Brake Castor w ... Read Moreith a Powder Coated Pressed Steel Bracket and a 200mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 700kg 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 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. -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 85kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1322104)
£16.99125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel brake (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Bolt Hole. Grey Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 85kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 205kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV200RMBBR)
£27.95200mm Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor with a Bla ... Read Moreck Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 105x80mm bolt hole centres, an overall height of 235mm and a load capacity of 205kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Black Rubber Tyre Wheel that is gentle on floors. The Caster wheel has a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance. It is ideal as a new or replacement castor for most domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley or dolly where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG100EAB)
£35.81100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) 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 = 200kg 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: 12mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake). Locks the wheel and swivel rotation when applied. Overall Height: 143mm Offset: 35mm Swivel Radius: 138mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 200kg (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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT150BSFHUD)
Original price was: £583.96.£368.53Current price is: £368.53. Sale!150mm Polyurethane tyre Wheel with an aluminium ce ... Read Morentre fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with wheel brake and 148/132x111/99mm bolt hole centres. The slotted bolt holes cover the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 1500kg and Power Towable to 4km/h. This high performance castor is fitted with a quality polyurethane tyre wheel that will not mark the floor. An extra strong welded castor frame that is powder coated and fitted with a high performance castor wheel containing two ball bearings that turns on a specially designed integrated axle shaft arrangement makes this castor one of the most durable in the market. Perfect for moving very heavy loads where strength, durability and performance are critical The swivel head of the 125mm - 250mm sizes of the GXT range come with a thrust bearing and a taper roller bearing in the swivel head. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV200RN1BSWB)
£39.40200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) -
Out of Stock - On the Way160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV160RPBR)
£26.08160mm Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor with a Gre ... Read Morey Rubber Tyre wheel on a Nylon Center. It as 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and a Load Capacity of 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Grey rubber tyre that is both non-marking and gentle on floors. The wheel has a roller bearing that lower the rolling resistance. It makes a great new component to make your equipment mobile or as a replacement castor. It is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley, dolly or furniture where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (HBPC10022122)
Original price was: £24.41.£11.85Current price is: £11.85. Sale!100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor (Flexello Brand) with Total Stop Brake. This Wheel has an Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specification: Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit 12mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 125mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 127mm Tread width: 32mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 94 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Brake Type: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied)
