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, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (822PNBTSB)
£78.69200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG125NYB)
£40.89125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake). Locks the wheel and swivel rotation when applied. Overall Height: 165mm Offset: 39mm Swivel Radius: 147mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 350kg (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 Stock160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZ160PN1B)
£37.90Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wheel Brake (Press ... Read Moreed Steel). This castor has a 160mm Wheel with a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre with a Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 130x110mm Fixing Bolt Hole Spacings: 105x80mm drilled to suit 10mm fixing bolts Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (to suits a 10mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 190mm Swivel Radius: 203.5mm Offset: 60mm Tread Width: 40mm Brake Style: Swivel and Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake) which stops the swivel rotation as well as the wheel when applied Shore Hardness: Shore A 92+3 Load Rating: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) This is a quality product that is suitable for a wide variety of applications. The polyurethane tyred wheel has a high load capacity, is resistant to wear and tear and has a low rolling resistance. Polyurethane is a slightly softer tread than a hard tread (such as nylon) and offers a quieter operation and reduces vibrations making it more comfortable for users. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (1322028)
£17.59125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgThis is a 4 hole plate fitting castor and the bolt holes suit an 8mm bolt as well as being slotted (rather than round) to accommodate 80/76mm x 60x44.5mm. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 180kg Capacity | Blue Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZ100RN1B)
£16.56100mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre w ... Read Moreheel with a roller bearing fitted into a pressed steel swivel & brake castor bracket. The Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate measuring 105x80mm with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specification: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/76X60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel brake. Also know as a Total Stop Brake because it locks both the wheel and swivel rotation when applied. Overall Height: 125mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 130mm Tread width: 36mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Tyre Hardness: Shore A 68 Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation The Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is non-marking, gentle on floors and the rubber absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. 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 performer and one of our most popular products. -
In Stock60mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 120kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSVH060NY0BSWB)
£13.0360mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor to suit 12mm b ... Read Moreolt. This castor comes with a Swivel and Wheel Brake that locks both the wheel and the swivel head. The castor bracket is made from pressed steel and houses a solid nylon Wheel with a plain bore (without a bearing).This castor's load capacity is rated to 120kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h making it a great castor choice for most applications that require a small castor.This single bolt hole castor can be fitted with an expander fitting and requires a ACZ500 bolt hole reducer to reduce the 12mm bolt hole to 10mm for the expander fittings bolt that is 10mm. -
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 Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (Flexello 422RNTSB)
£32.23100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel and Whee ... Read Morel Brake (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel Frame). The four hole top plate has 80X60mm Bolt Hole Centres to suit a 8mm Bolt. The wheel is an Elastic Blue Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre with a Smooth Plain Bore. The load capacity is 160kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. A Swivel and Wheel Brake is also known as a Total Stop Brake because it locks both the swivel rotation and the wheel at the same time when applied. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre is stronger and takes more weight than standard rubber. It is a soft tread which is gentle on floors and non-marking. -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 370kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearings (33605FR)
Original price was: £132.01.£105.61Current price is: £105.61. Sale!100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor with Tota ... Read Morel Stop Brake and nylon wheel. The top plate and frames are made from AISI 304 Stainless Steel Castor and the Stainless Steel balls from AISI 420. This castor has a 137mm overall height. Upgrade your equipment with our 100mm Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, designed for superior performance in demanding environments. Ideal for both industrial and domestic applications, this castor is built to resist corrosion and heavy use. Featuring a top plate made from heavy gauge Stainless Steel, it offers exceptional durability and strength. The swivel head includes a double ball race with a hardened ball race track, ensuring smooth and reliable movement. Key Features: Load Capacity: Supports up to 370kg, making it ideal for heavy loads. Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 105x80mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 80x60mm and accommodates 8mm bolts for easy installation. Wheel Material: The castor features a white nylon (polyamide) wheel with a 37mm tread width, designed to provide non-marking performance. Precision Bearings: Fitted with two precision ball bearings, this castor offers the lowest rolling and swivel resistance in its class, ensuring effortless movement even under heavy loads. This heavy-duty stainless steel castor is perfect for high-load mobile storage, transportation equipment, and mechanical applications in wet environments or where hygiene is critical, such as in the food industry. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 370kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKB15020341)
£111.07150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 370kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 550kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS200NYB550SWB)
£72.90200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Wheel B ... Read Morerake (Industrial Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 550kg -
In Stock260mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 150kg Capacity | Pneumatic Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS260APNBBR)
£100.99260mm Pneumatic Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake ... Read More (Pressed Steel) with 150x115mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Pneumatic Tyre Wheel on a Metal Centre with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg The wheel is sized 3.00-8 with a 2 ply tyre thickness making it a strong Light-Medium duty wheel and though it has a 10" diameter, it is also commonly referred to as a 260mm wheel. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZ200PN1B)
Original price was: £49.21.£39.37Current price is: £39.37. Sale!200mm Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wheel Brake ... Read More(Top Plate - Pressed Steel) with a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel and Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 135x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (to suit 10mm fixing bolts) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when applied) Overall Height: 235mm Castor Offset: 54mm Swivel Radius: 204mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on Nylon (polyamide) Centre Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 50mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Rating: 350kg (hand pushed to 4km/h) This castor has a pressed steel housing with a double ball race in the swivel head. Together with the roller bearing this enables easy manoeuvrability. The Polyurethane tyre wheel is not affected by water, will not damage or mark most flooring and absorbs some of the rolling vibration increasing the comfort for the user and reducing the associated noise. It can be used in many applications making it a very versatile castor. -
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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH200RN1BSWB)
£35.73200mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Blue Rubber Tyred / Nylon Centred Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg
