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 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. -
In Stock80mm 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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV125RMBBR)
£10.52125mm Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor with a Bla ... Read Moreck Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 80x60mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 100kg 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 Stock50mm Compact Swivel and Brake Castor, 200kg Capacity | 50mm Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KB050NYBJ200)
£10.5550mm Low Level swivel with wheel brake castor (Bla ... Read Moreck Painted Frame). This High Load small and compact Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 71mm and a Black Nylon Wheel with ball bearings. The Load Capacity is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (Walking speed) When the brake is applied, the wheel is braked but the swivel head is able to rotate freely. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 71x55mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 53x36mm Fixing Bolt Hole size: 6mm Overall Height: 71mm Swivel Radius: 76mm Wheel Material: Black Nylon Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Tread width: 24mm Load Capacity: 200kg -
In Stock80mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV080PN2BSWB)
£10.5880mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centtr ... Read Moree with a ball 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 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. It is also a bit softer than hard tread wheels making the castor smoother and quieter running. The polyurethane tyre is also non-marking and gentle on floors while the ball 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 and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications.</p> -
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100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZ100NY1B)
£10.62100mm 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 Stock50mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 50kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKATB050TPR)
£10.69This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional cas ... Read Moretor comes with a 50mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has total stop brake and a 60x60mm 4 hole Top Plate with slotted fixing bolt holes at 48/39x48/39mm. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg 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, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSVH100NY2BSWB)
£10.73100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor with Swivel and Wheel Brake. This castor has Nylon Wheel with a Single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100PN1BSWB)
£10.74100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Polyurethane Tyred / Nylon Centred Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV125GRP1BSWB)
£10.84125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Grey Rubber Tyre / Plastic Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 100kg -
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80mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV080PN1BSWB)
£10.8880mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centre ... Read More with 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 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: Red Polyurethane Tyre on Grey Nylon Centre Shore Hardness: 95A The Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. It is also a bit softer than hard tread wheels making the castor smoother and quieter running. The polyurethane tyre is also non-marking and gentle on floors while 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 and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor With Brake, 80kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (1322197)
Original price was: £21.86.£10.94Current price is: £10.94. Sale!125mm Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake that bra ... Read Morekes both the wheel and the swivel action. The castor comes with an M12x35mm Threaded Stem. This pressed steel castor bracket houses a non-marking Grey Rubber Tyre wheel with a Polypropylene Centre Wheel with a Thread Guard and a precision ball bearing for smooth running. This castor has a very low rolling resistance. The tread hardness is 75 Shore A and the castor has a Load Capacity of 80kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications Fixing Type: M12x35mm Threaded Stem Overall Height: 152mm Swivel Radius: 128mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and the swivel rotation is locked when the brake is applied) Tread width: 30mm Wheel Material: Grey Rubber Tyre on a Polypropylene Wheel Tyre Hardness: 75 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HBNY10022122)
Original price was: £22.54.£10.94Current price is: £10.94. Sale!100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor (Flexello Brand) with Total Stop Brake. This Wheel has an White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specification: Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit 12mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 125mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 127mm Tread width: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Brake Type: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance -
In Stock50mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 55kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050TPRBHBR)
£11.0550mm Twin Wheel Single Bolt Hole Swivel and Brake ... Read MoreCastor (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Fixing Hole. Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre / Polypropylene Centre Wheels with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 55kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1322070)
£11.07125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel brake (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg
