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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Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 295kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (461SUBBR)
£60.07100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Red Painted Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 295kg The Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors that is suitable for most industrial castor uses. This range has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. -
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 Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 480kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160PN2BBR)
£40.33160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 480kg. -
In Stock125mm 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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Black Swivel Castor with Brake, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K07PB100RN2B)
Original price was: £20.75.£12.45Current price is: £12.45. Sale!100mm All Black Swivel and Brake Castor with Black ... Read More Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with double ball bearings. 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. View catalogue page here Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x80mm Bolt Holes: 80/76x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 125mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Locks both the swivel rotation and wheel when applied. Also known as a Total Stop Brake. Castor Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 130mm Wheel Material: Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Tyre Hardness: 68 Shore A Load Capacity: 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) 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 bearings 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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG150PCB)
£70.00150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg 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 Brake. Often referred to as a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and swivel rotation are locked when applied. Overall Height: 190mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 149mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 500kg (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 Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS100RNBBR)
£30.21100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Total Stop Br ... Read Moreake (Stainless Steel Bracket) with 80x60mm Hole Centres and 128mm overall height. The non-marking Elastic Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel has a 36mm Tread Width and contains a Stainless Steel Needle Roller Bearing to reduce the rolling resistance. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock200mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS200NYBR)
£59.78200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel and brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon wheel, Plain Bore (MSS080NYBHBR)
£22.8280mm Bolt Hole Swivel Stainless Steel Castor (ASIS ... Read More 304 Stainless Steel) with a Swivel and Wheel Brake. Nylon (Plain Bore) Wheel with 30mm Tread Width. The load capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) A Bolt Hole castor is mounted to equipment using a single bolt through the central fixing hole in the swivel head. This castor suits a 12mm fixing bolt. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (822SUBTSB)
£120.88200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (HKB15020111)
£130.23150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV160BRP1BSWB)
£18.36160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel). The castor wheel has a Black Rubber Tyre on a Black Polypropylene (Plastic) Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Plate Size: 135X110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts) Overall height: 196mm Offset: 55mm Swivel Radius: 165mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Brake Type: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because it locks both the swivel action and wheel when applied) -
In Stock75mm Swivel with Brake Castor, 80kg Capacity | Polypropylene wheel, Plain Bore (2KS075PPPLBR)
£11.4675mm Twin Wheel Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Tot ... Read Moreal Stop Brake (Pressed Steel) with 38.5/48x38.5/48mm Fixing Holes and a 60x60mm Top Plate. Two Black Polypropylene Wheel each with a tread width of 24mm and a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 80kg. Total Stop Brakes are also known as Swivel and Wheel Brakes and they stop the plate and wheels from rotating. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (622RNBTSB)
£60.67150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The castor wheel has a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Blue elastic rubber castor wheels are widely used in industrial, commercial, and institutional settings due to their excellent performance characteristics. Here are the key features of a blue elastic rubber castor wheel: Features of a Blue Elastic Rubber Castor Wheel High Elasticity and Shock Absorption: These wheels absorb shocks and vibrations effectively. Floor Protection: The soft, non-marking rubber protects floors from scratches and scuffs, making them perfect for indoor use on tiles, wood, and other surfaces. Quiet Operation: The elastic rubber compound reduces noise during movement, making these wheels suitable for environments where quiet operation is important, such as hospitals, schools, and offices. Excellent Traction and Grip: Provides superior grip on a variety of surfaces, reducing slippage and enhancing safety in wet or slick environments. Resistance to Wear and Tear: The rubber is highly durable and resists abrasion, ensuring a long service life even in demanding conditions. Smooth Rolling Performance -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV200PPBR)
Original price was: £33.72.£16.92Current price is: £16.92. Sale!200mm Top Plate swivel and Brake Castor with a Whi ... Read Morete Polypropylene wheel. It has 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres, 235mm overall height and the load capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This is one of our most popular castors and the White Polypropylene wheel is non-marking and won’t damage concrete floors. Because it is a hard tread it has the lowest rolling and swivelling resistance. It is ideal as a new component or a replacement caster for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed.
