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, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (522PNBTSB)
£41.57125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Swivel & ... Read MoreWheel Brake (Pressed Steel). This castor has 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and the wheel has a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Grey Nylon Centre with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock160mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH160RN1BSWB)
£28.22160mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Blue Rubber Tyred / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075RPBR)
£5.5775mm Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Nylon centre fitt ... Read Moreed into a Top Plate Swivel with brake Castor with 55x42mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that is non-marking and gentle on floors. This castor is ideal for most domestic or industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy swivel castor in needed. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (Flexello 461RNBR)
£37.79100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 160kg 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 and has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. The Blue Elastic Rubber offers a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubber tyres and will not mark floors. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 340kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (461CIBR)
£38.61100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 340kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 128x102mm Bolt Hole Centres: 100/105x76/80mm Fixing Bolt Size: 10mm Overall Height: 125mm Wheel Material: Cast Iron Wheel Diameter: 100mm Wheel Tread Width: 38mm Bearing Type: Smooth Plain Bore Brake Style: Wheel Brake (When applied the wheel is locked and the swivel head is free to rotate) 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, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV125NY1BSWB)
£13.16125mm White Nylon Wheel with a roller bearing fitt ... Read Moreed into a pressed steel swivel and brake castor bracket. The Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Nylon Wheel has a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. Together with the strength of nylon and because it wont damage concrete floors, makes nylon wheel castors probably the most popular choice. The roller bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castor a great choice for the widest range of industrial and domestic applications. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATB100TPR)
£13.82Keystone Apparatus / Institutional Castor with 100 ... Read Moremm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Top Plate fitting Pressed Steel Swivel and Brake Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5 mm. This castor has a total stop brake that brakes both the swivel action and the wheel. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Running on a quality ball bearing to offer excellent rolling performance, this popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors.The wheel has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress -
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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (HPTS150PNB)
£55.24150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake with 105x80mm Hole Centres. The castor has an overall height of 210mm and the wheel has a tread width of 45mm. The load capacity is 600kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Polyurethane Tyre wheel with a Nylon Centre Wheel contains a Roller Bearing to reduce the rolling resistance. -
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, 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. -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (KSMG200NYBBK)
£47.67200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side Mounted Wheel Brake. Brakes wheel when applied and allows the swivel head to rotate freely. Overall Height: 240mm Offset: 56mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Capacity: 600kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Nylon castor wheels have a hard tread making them one of the easiest to move (Low tractive resistance). They have a high load capacity, are low maintenance and extremely resistant to water, salts, greases, acids and alkalis. -
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 Stock125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSVH125PN2BSWB)
£16.68125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor with Swivel and Wheel Brake. This castor has a Polyurethane Tyred Wheel on a Nylon Centred Wheel with a single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit an M12 bolt) Overall Height: 154mm Castor Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 127mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when applied) Wheel Material: Polyurethane tyre on a Nylon Centre Tyre Hardness: 92 (+/- 3) Shore A -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100NY1BSWB)
£9.80100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg
