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 Stock75mm Swivel & Brake Castor, 80kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS075PPBHBR)
£10.2375mm Twin Wheel Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor wit ... Read Moreh a Total Stop Brake (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Fixing Hole and 99mm overall height. Black Polypropylene Wheel with Plain Bore and a Load Capacity of 80kg. Total Stop Brakes are also known as Swivel and Wheel Brakes. They stop the plate and the wheel from rotating. -
In Stock75mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075PPBHBR)
£4.11This castor comes with a 75mm White Polypropylene ... Read MoreWheel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with a brake (Pressed Steel Frame). The load capacity of this castor is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis castor is fitted with a white polypropylene wheel that will not mark or damage concrete floors and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock75mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075RPBHBR)
£5.14This castor comes with a 75mm Grey Rubber Tyre Whe ... Read Moreel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with a brake (Pressed Steel Frame). The load capacity of this castor is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock75mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 75kg Capacity | Grey Thermoplastic Wheel, Ball Bearing (K18HB075TPR)
£7.8775mm Swivel and brake (Total Stop Brake) with 10m ... Read Moresingle bolt hole fitting and a Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre on a Grey Polypropylene Centre. The wheel is fitted with a single ball bearing which reduces the effort required to push. This apparatus / institutional castor has a load capacity of 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Mounting Type: 10.5mm Single Bolt Hole (suits M10 Bolts) Overall Height: 103mm Castor Offset: 30.5mm Wheel Diameter: 75mm Wheel Tread Width: 28mm Wheel Material: Grey Thermoplastic Rubber on a Grey Polypropylene Centre Tyre Hardness: 85 Shore A Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake, which locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation when applied Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock75mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 75kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KAHB075TPR)
£8.00This apparatus / institutional castor comes with a ... Read More 75mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with a total stop brake (Pressed Steel Frame) with a double ball race in the swivel head. A total stop brake brakes both the swivel head and the wheel. The load capacity of this castor is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis castor is fitted with a grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance.Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (361SUBR)
£35.1375mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Press ... Read Moreed Steel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres and 95mm Overall Height. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre castor wheel with 29mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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 -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 170kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (361NYBR)
£11.7575mm Pressed Steel Swivel Castor with a foot brake ... Read More (Flexello Brand). The 4 hole top plate measures 105x80mm with 8mm slotted fixing holes with 80/86mm x 60mm Bolt Hole centres. The castor houses a white Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg. The Nylon castor wheel is a hard tread made from quality nylon. It will not damage or mark concrete floors and is not susceptible to picking up floor debris and swarf. Nylon is a popular wheel choice because it is light weight and has a high load capacity relative to other wheel materials of the same size. It is not affected by water and is insensitive to many chemicals apart from acids. -
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 Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV075RMBBR)
£5.7875mm Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor with a Blac ... Read Morek Rubber Tyre Wheel on a pressed steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 55x42mm bolt hole centres and the load capacity is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Black Rubber Tyre Wheel that is gentle on floors. The Caster wheel has a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance. It is ideal as a new or replacement castor for most domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley or dolly where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075PPBR)
£4.8675mm white polypropylene Wheel fitted into a Top P ... Read Morelate 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 hard white polypropylene wheel that won't damage concrete floors. The hard tread lowers the rolling and swivelling resistance making this castor easier to push compared to softer treads. This castor is ideal for most domestic or industrial applications where a small yet sturdy braked castor in needed. -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATB075TPR)
£10.13Keystone Apparatus / Institutional Castor with 75m ... Read Morem Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Top Plate fitting Pressed Steel Swivel and Brake Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 48/39x48/39mm. This castor has a total stop brake that brakes both the swivel action and the wheel. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg 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 Stock75mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 90kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (361RNBR)
£13.2975mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flexe ... Read Morello 61 Series) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Non-Marking Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a Nylon Centre Wheel with a Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 90kg The Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors that is suitable for most industrial or domestic applications. This range has a single ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating. -
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 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.
