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 Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS160NYBJ500SWB)
£85.95160mm 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 = 500kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (HKB12520111)
£88.32125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 520kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (655NYSWB)
£89.53150mm Flexello Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel ... Read More& Wheel Brake (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel) with 140x105mm Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 520kg The 55 series castor is made from heavy duty pressed steel with a bright zinc finish and roller ball bearing in the swivel head. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS150PCB500SWB)
£90.00150mm Swivel and Brake Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed ... Read More Steel) with Polyurethane Tyre (91 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Precision Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 135x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Size: 13x16mm (suits 12mm Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 189mm Castor Offset: 50mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 91 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when applied) Load Rating: 500kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Features: Double Ball Bearing Race in swivel head for optimum manoeuvrability Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel for exceptional strength Zinc plated for protection -
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 Stock200mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200BSFMUD)
£90.49200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) Swivel ca ... Read Morestor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium 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, 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 just over 10mm. -
In Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GDS100B75SF)
£92.28100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel with Wheel Brake Cast ... Read Moreor which locks only the wheel when applied allowing the swivel head to rotate freely. The Top Plate measures 78mm x 78mm with 58mm x 58mm Bolt Hole spacings each fixing hole drilled to 7mm (to suit a 6mm fixing bolt). The Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre is fitted with precision ball bearings. This caster has a load capacity of 100kg. The shock absorbing function of this castor means that the overall height can vary by 20mm. The casters height without load is 160mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 20mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve) and fully compressed with a load of 75kg. Furthermore, the castor's offset will also vary from 45mm (at its full height of 160mm) to 53mm as the load increases. -
In Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor Brake, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDSB100BRFLUD75)
£95.07100mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor with Total Stop ... Read More Brake and a Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre wheel complete with precision ball bearings Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/75x60/55mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm Fixing Bolt) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake Overall Height: 171mm - 20mm (compression) Castor offset: 45 - 54mm Wheel material: Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Tread Hardness: 90 Shore A Load Rating: 100kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h) Surface Finish: Powder Coated Note: Because of the spring in the rubber shock absorbing pad, the overall height unloaded is 171mm as the load increases, the compression of the rubber pad incrementally reduces the overall height by up to 20mm (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve). The castor is fully compressed at 75kg. The shock absorbing movement also means that the castors off set can range from 45mm to 54mm. -
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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KBCR20020241)
£97.03200mm 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 -
In Stock175mm Swivel Castor with Brake (Powder Coated), 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP175BSFMUD)
Original price was: £169.64.£98.82Current price is: £98.82. Sale!175mm Heavy-duty Swivel & Wheel Brake Castor w ... Read Moreith a Powder Coated Pressed Steel Bracket and a 225mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 800kg 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 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 800kg Capacity, Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS200NYBJ800SWB)
£103.89200mm Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake (Heavy G ... Read Moreauge Pressed Steel Frame). This castor has a 135mm x 110mm Top Plate with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole spacings. The castor wheel is a Solid White Nylon Castor Wheel with two ball bearings. Load Capacity = 800kg The castor wheel is a heavy-duty polyamide 6 (usually referred to as nylon) wheel with shielded ball bearing and is not affected by water. Being a hard tread it offers the lowest rolling resistance and easiest mobility. This castor is a popular choice in a wide variety of heavy-duty applications and the Nylon wheel will not damage or mark concrete floors -
In Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel & Wheel Brake Castor With Brake, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDSB100BSFLUD75)
£104.63100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor with a Total S ... Read Moretop Brake and a Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre wheel complete with precision ball bearings Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/75x60/55mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm Fixing Bolt) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake Overall Height: 171mm - 20mm (compression) Castor offset: 45 - 54mm Wheel material: Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Tread Hardness: 90 Shore A Load Rating: 100kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h) Surface Finish: Powder Coated Note: Because of the spring in the rubber shock absorbing pad, the overall height unloaded is 171mm as the load increases, the compression of the rubber pad incrementally reduces the overall height by up to 20mm (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve). The castor is fully compressed at 75kg. The shock absorbing movement also means that the castors off set can range from 45mm to 54mm. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKB15020441)
£104.89150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with a Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 600kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake) which locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation. Top Plate Size: 149mm x 110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 120/105mm x 80/60mm Overall Height: 202mm Tread Width: 45mm Cast iron wheels are generally the first choice for heavy duty and arduous applications. They have a high load capacity, are wear resistant and unaffected by swarf or aggressive materials.
