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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (KBMG200NYB)
£45.65200mm Top Plate Swivel & Brake Castor (Fabrica ... Read Moreted 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: Swivel and Wheel Brake locks both the swivel rotation and the wheel when applied and is also called a Total Stop Brake. 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 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 Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (4677FTP160P63)
£128.93Heavy-duty 160mm swivel castor with brake, fitted ... Read Morewith a polyurethane tyre wheel on a cast iron centre with precision ball bearings. The swivel and wheel brake helps keep equipment securely in place when stationary. The polyurethane tyre gives a durable, smooth-rolling option for heavy-duty handling applications. Suitable for loads up to 800kg per castor using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Features 160mm polyurethane tyre wheel Cast iron wheel centre Ball bearing wheel for smoother rolling Swivel bracket with Total Stop Brake (wheel and swivel are braked when applied) Pressed steel top plate bracket Heavy-duty 800kg load rating 4-hole top plate fixing -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT150BSFHUD)
Original price was: £583.96.£368.53Current price is: £368.53. Sale!150mm Polyurethane tyre Wheel with an aluminium ce ... Read Morentre fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with wheel brake and 148/132x111/99mm bolt hole centres. The slotted bolt holes cover the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 1500kg and Power Towable to 4km/h. This high performance castor is fitted with a quality polyurethane tyre wheel that will not mark the floor. An extra strong welded castor frame that is powder coated and fitted with a high performance castor wheel containing two ball bearings that turns on a specially designed integrated axle shaft arrangement makes this castor one of the most durable in the market. Perfect for moving very heavy loads where strength, durability and performance are critical The swivel head of the 125mm - 250mm sizes of the GXT range come with a thrust bearing and a taper roller bearing in the swivel head. -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (461PNBBR)
£34.60100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kgThe 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 Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS125NYBHBR)
£36.30125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKB12520441)
£105.14125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock75mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor (BH) With Brake, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKABB075TPR)
£11.26This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional cas ... Read Moretor comes with a 75mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has a 10mm Single Bolt Hole and a total stop brake. A total stop brake brakes both the swivel head and the wheel. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h The grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Download Series Data Sheet here -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 80kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV100RPBHBR)
£8.00100mm Grey Rubber Tyre wheel with a polypropylene ... Read Morecentre fitted into a 12mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel with brake Castor (Pressed Steel castor frame). This castor has a 80kg load capacity using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark 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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV125PN1BSWB)
£19.02125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake and with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS100NYBHBR)
£26.29100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg Key Specifications: Bracket Material: Stainless Steel AISI 304 Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 12mm Overall Height: 126mm Brake Type: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and the wheel are stopped when applied) Wheel Material: White Nylon Tread Width: 30mm Bearing Type: Stainless Steel Roller Bearing Load Rating: 150kg (Hand pushed to 4km/h) -
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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (422NYBTSB)
£32.08This heavy-duty 100mm Flexello swivel castor comes ... Read More with a Swivel & Wheel Brake. It is designed for smooth, reliable movement under demanding conditions. With a strong pressed-steel frame and a high-load nylon wheel, it offers excellent durability for industrial and commercial use. Key Specifications: Load Capacity: 250kg (manual propulsion up to 4km/h) Top Plate Size: 100mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80 × 60mm Overall Height: 128mm Wheel Material: White nylon – impact-resistant and low-maintenance Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake) locks the swivel rotation and wheel when applied. Bearing Type: Roller bearing for smooth, effortless rolling Why Choose Nylon? Nylon wheels are known for their strength and resistance to salts, greases, acids, and alkalis. They won't mark or damage concrete floors and offer a high load capacity — making nylon one of the most popular wheel materials in industrial environments. About Roller Bearings The roller bearing system reduces rolling resistance, making manoeuvring easier even with heavy loads. Tough, maintenance-free, and built for long life. Ideal for trolleys, warehouse equipment, manufacturing applications, and more -
In Stock80mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV080BRP1BSWB)
£7.3480mm Black Rubber Tyre wheel on a plastic centre w ... Read Moreith a roller bearing fitted 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 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Black Rubber Tyre is softer wheel compared to hard tread wheels like nylon and the rubber absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option and will not scratch the floor. The roller 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 choice for many industrial or domestic applications. The wheel might leave marks on the floor and if you want a non-marking version of this castor please order our MSV080GRP1BSWB -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG200EAB)
£53.92200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications & Features Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Braked lock both the wheel and the swivel rotation. They are sometimes called Total Stop Brakes. Overall Height: 240mm Offset: 56mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 400kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort.
