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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV125BRP1BSWB)
£9.08125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre / Plastic Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 100kg -
In Stock100mm Braked Castor with 24mm to 27mm Round Expander Fitting, 80kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (194555)
Original price was: £15.89.£9.54Current price is: £9.54. Sale!100mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a ny ... Read Morelon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) with Brake. This castor comes complete with a 24mm - 27mm Round Expander. The swivel head has a double ball race and the load capacity of this castor is 80kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. The expander fitting is designed to fit into an round hollow tube with an internal diameter of 24mm to 27mm. This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake (Powder Coated), 900kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP200BSFMUD)
Original price was: £191.57.£111.60Current price is: £111.60. Sale!200mm Heavy-duty Swivel & Wheel Brake Castor w ... Read Moreith a Powder Coated Pressed Steel Bracket and a 250mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 900kg 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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (522NYBTSB)
£27.76125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Flexello Brand - Pressed Steel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking Speed) -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 535kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH200RU15F)
£143.68200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor With Swiv ... Read Moreel & Wheel Brake (Fabricated Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 535kg The Bolt Holes of the H series castor are slotted to 120x60mm and 105x80/75mm. Use 12mm diameter bolts when fitting at 120 x 60mm Use 10mm diameter bolts when fitting at 105x80/75mm Features of the H Series Castor The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel with a hardened ball race in the swivel race that serve as both thrust and radial bearings. The swivel head comes with a metal swivel seal and hydraulic grease nipple The closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricant The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio A four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181 Power Towable to 6km/h. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1322038)
£18.44125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgThis is a 4 hole plate fitting castor and the bolt holes suit an 8mm bolt as well as being slotted (rather than round) to accommodate 80/76mm x 60x44.5mm. -
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 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) -
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 Stock80mm Black Swivel Castor with Brake, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K07HB080RN2B)
Original price was: £17.35.£11.28Current price is: £11.28. Sale!80mm All Black Single Bolt Hole Swivel & Brake ... Read More Castor with Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with a single ball bearing. This castor is designed for theatre applications to reduce reflection from lighting. It can also be used in any application where a pressed steel castor is required. The powder coating offers better castor protection against the elements than a standard Zinc Plated Castor. View catalogue page here Key Specifications: Bracket Material: Black Powder Coated Pressed Steel Fixing Type: 13mm Single Bolt (Suits 12mm Bolt) Overall Height: 100mm Brake Type: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and Swivel Rotation are stopped when the brake is applied. Load Capacity: 130kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h - walking speed) Wheel Material: Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Tread Width: 36mm Castor Offset: 36mm Swivel Radius: 128mm The Black Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is quiet and gentle on floors. The soft tread rubber (68 Shore A) absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. The ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (522RNBTSB)
£39.67125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg -
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, 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 Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (1322786)
£16.99100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel brake (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 800kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (TSH150NY2HF)
£144.56150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor With Swiv ... Read Moreel & Wheel Brake (Fabricated Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 800kg The Bolt Holes of the H series castor are slotted to 120x60mm and 105x80/75mm. Use 12mm diameter bolts when fitting at 120 x 60mm Use 10mm diameter bolts when fitting at 105x80/75mm Features of the H Series Castor The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel with a hardened ball race in the swivel race that serve as both thrust and radial bearings. The swivel head comes with a metal swivel seal and hydraulic grease nipple The closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricant The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio Power Towable to 6km/h.
