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 Stock80mm Black Swivel Castor with Brake, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K07PB080RN2B)
Original price was: £17.65.£11.48Current price is: £11.48. Sale!80mm All Black Swivel & Brake Castor with Blac ... Read Morek 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 The Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80/76x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 130kg 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 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. -
In Stock80mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 100kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX080HTBHBR)
£24.8180mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel ... Read More) with Swivel & Wheel Brake. High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load Capacity = 100kg -
In Stock80mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 100kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX080HTBR)
£20.1980mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) and Swivel & ... Read More; Wheel Brake. It has 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres, 108mm Overall Height and High Temperature Black Phenolic Wheel with 35m Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. This castor is Rated to +280 degrees C. and has a Load Capacity of 100kg -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel and Brake Castor, 120kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS080PNBBR)
£27.1280mm Top Plate Swivel Stainless Steel Castor with ... Read Morea Swivel and Wheel Brake. This caster has a 4-hole top plate measuring 100x85mm with 80x60mm fixing bolt hole centre. The castor wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre and a stainless steel Roller Bearing. The wheel's tread width is 30mm and the load capacity is 120kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. A swivel & wheel brake is also known as a total stop brake because it locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation when applied. -
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 Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 120kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS080PNBBHBR)
£26.4580mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainless ... Read More Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 120kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS080RNBBR)
£26.2780mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Stainless ... Read More Steel Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS080NYBR)
£20.0280mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake ... Read More (Stainless Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon caster wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock80mm Swivel & Brake Castor, 50kg Capacity | Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel (D1877PJO080P30)
Original price was: £18.15.£8.81Current price is: £8.81. Sale!80mm Swivel Castor and Brake with a 12mm Single Bo ... Read Morelt Hole Fitting and a Chrome Plated Finish. Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a plastic centre with a smooth plain bore. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Designed for smooth, reliable mobility in a wide range of light-duty applications delivering quiet operation and floor protection. Key Specifications: Castor Overall Height: 107mm Castor Offset: 30mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when the brake is applied. Wheel Diameter: 80mm Wheel Tread Width: 22mm Wheel Material: Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre on a Grey Polypropylene Centre Tread Hardness: 88 Shore A Load Capacity: 50kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Key Features: Grey Non-Marking Tyre Chrome Plated Finish Double Ball Bearing Swivel Head Metal Thread Guards -
In Stock80mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZH080PN1B)
£9.6480mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with Sw ... Read Moreivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Polyurethane Tyred / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock80mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MBZH080RN2B)
£12.1280mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read MoreCastor with Swivel and Wheel Brake. This castors has an Elastic Blue Rubber Tyred wheel on a Nylon Wheel with a Single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
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80mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZH080RN1B)
£10.4580mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with Sw ... Read Moreivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Blue Rubber Tyred / Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock80mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZH080NY1B)
£9.3180mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with Sw ... Read Moreivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
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80mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MBZH080PN2B)
£11.2680mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read MoreCastor with Swivel and Wheel Brake. This castor has a Polyurethane Tyred wheel on a Nylon Centre with a Single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
Out of Stock - On the Way80mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 130kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV080NY1BSWB)
£10.4080mm White Nylon Wheel with a roller bearing fitte ... Read Mored 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 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 105mm Castor Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 127mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Wheel Material: White Nylon 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, this 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.
