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 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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (1322108)
£16.79125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel brake (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1322070)
£11.07125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel brake (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way250mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS250PCB1500SWB)
£322.08250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Industrial Castor) with 160x120 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1500kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way250mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 1100kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS250NYB1100SWB)
£180.13250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Wheel B ... Read Morerake (Industrial Castor) with 160x120 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 170kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS125UERSWBBLACK)
£22.74125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 80X60mm Hole Centres.Black Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100BSFHUD)
Original price was: £356.96.£225.27Current price is: £225.27. Sale!Swivel Castor c/w Wheel Brake - 100mm Polyurethane ... Read More Tyre, Aluminium Centre Wheel - Load Capacity: 600kg and Power Towable to 4km/h. Engineered for extreme durability and precision performance, the GXT-100-BSF-HUD swivel with brake castor features a high-grade 100mm Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre (70 Shore D) wheel. The wheel is housed within an extra-strong, fabricated top plate frame designed to withstand demanding industrial conditions. The top plate includes European and UK standard 80x60mm bolt hole centres, ensuring versatile installation across a wide range of equipment. Key features: Exceptional Load Capacity: Handles up to 600kg at 4km/h for reliable heavy-duty performance. Superior Swivel Head: Thrust bearing and taper roller bearing Durable Construction: Welded steel frame with a tough powder-coated finish resists corrosion and impact. Smooth, Floor-Safe Mobility: Extra-Strong Non-marking Polyurethane Tyre. Precision Movement: Twin sealed ball bearings and an integrated axle shaft ensure effortless rolling and long service life. Castor Offset: 40mm Ideal for applications requiring maximum strength, durability, and floor protection, this castor is built for heavy industrial use - where performance can’t be compromised. Want to see more options? Check out our full GXT range in the catalogue. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (422PNBTSB)
£25.40100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Flexello - Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125RNB180SWB)
£64.13125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Industrial Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg -
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125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125NYB250SWB)
£49.37125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Wheel B ... Read Morerake (Industrial Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (522SUBTSB)
£55.17125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Flexello - Pressed Steel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. The wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel complete with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (522RTBTSB)
£46.12125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Flexello 22 Series Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg -
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 Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 170kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (361CIBR)
£21.5575mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Press ... Read Moreed Steel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron castor wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg -
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100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (Flexello 422RNTSB)
£32.23100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel and Whee ... Read Morel Brake (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel Frame). The four hole top plate has 80X60mm Bolt Hole Centres to suit a 8mm Bolt. The wheel is an Elastic Blue Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre with a Smooth Plain Bore. The load capacity is 160kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. A Swivel and Wheel Brake is also known as a Total Stop Brake because it locks both the swivel rotation and the wheel at the same time when applied. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre is stronger and takes more weight than standard rubber. It is a soft tread which is gentle on floors and non-marking.
