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 Stock175mm Swivel Castor with Brake (Powder Coated), 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP175BSFMUD)
Original price was: £169.64.£98.82Current price is: £98.82. Sale!175mm Heavy-duty Swivel & Wheel Brake Castor w ... Read Moreith a Powder Coated Pressed Steel Bracket and a 225mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 800kg Load Capacity: For the most demanding applications and heavy-duty loads. Silver/Grey Powder Coating: Making this the best looking heavy-duty industrial castor on the market. The powder-coating not only looks great but also provides corrosion protection which prolongs its optimal performance and keeps the castor looking good. Total Stop Brake System: Applying the brake pedal simultaneously locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation. Quality Ball Bearings: For the lowest rolling resistance to reduce the effort needed to move. Double Ball Bearing Race and hardened bearing Seats in the swivel head: For an optimum swivel rotation function and durability. Strong Pressed Steel Plate: The top plate measure 140x110mm with fixing bolt holes slotted to 105x80/75mm to suit 10mm bolts Precision Engineered: These castors have an incredibly smooth swivelling function with no "rock" to the swivel head and no sideways movement on the wheel for exceptional operating performance. Click here for catalogue page -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake (Powder Coated), 900kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP200BSFMUD)
Original price was: £191.57.£111.60Current price is: £111.60. Sale!200mm Heavy-duty Swivel & Wheel Brake Castor w ... Read Moreith a Powder Coated Pressed Steel Bracket and a 250mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 900kg Load Capacity: For the most demanding applications and heavy-duty loads. Silver/Grey Powder Coating: Making this the best looking heavy-duty industrial castor on the market. The powder-coating not only looks great but also provides corrosion protection which prolongs its optimal performance and keeps the castor looking good. Total Stop Brake System: Applying the brake pedal simultaneously locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation. Quality Ball Bearings: For the lowest rolling resistance to reduce the effort needed to move. Double Ball Bearing Race and hardened bearing Seats in the swivel head: For an optimum swivel rotation function and durability. Strong Pressed Steel Plate: The top plate measure 140x110mm with fixing bolt holes slotted to 105x80/75mm to suit 10mm bolts Precision Engineered: These castors have an incredibly smooth swivelling function with no "rock" to the swivel head and no sideways movement on the wheel for exceptional operating performance. Click here for catalogue page -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake (Powder Coated), 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP150BSFMUD)
Original price was: £155.25.£90.44Current price is: £90.44. Sale!150mm Heavy-duty Swivel & Wheel Brake Castor w ... Read Moreith a Powder Coated Pressed Steel Bracket and a 200mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 700kg Load Capacity: For the most demanding applications and heavy-duty loads. Silver/Grey Powder Coating: Making this the best looking heavy-duty industrial castor on the market. The powder-coating not only looks great but also provides corrosion protection which prolongs its optimal performance and keeps the castor looking good. Total Stop Brake System: Applying the brake pedal simultaneously locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation. Quality Ball Bearings: For the lowest rolling resistance to reduce the effort needed to move. Double Ball Bearing Race and hardened bearing Seats in the swivel head: For an optimum swivel rotation function and durability. Strong Pressed Steel Plate: The top plate measure 140x110mm with fixing bolt holes slotted to 105x80/75mm to suit 10mm bolts Precision Engineered: These castors have an incredibly smooth swivelling function with no "rock" to the swivel head and no sideways movement on the wheel for exceptional operating performance. Click here for catalogue page -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (33661FR)
Original price was: £182.39.£127.67Current price is: £127.67. Sale!125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor with Tota ... Read Morel Stop Brake, nylon wheel with a 600kg load capacity. 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 172mm overall height. Upgrade your equipment with our 125mm Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Swivel Brake 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. 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 600kg, making it ideal for heavy loads. Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 135x110mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 105x80mm and accommodates 12mm bolts for easy installation. Wheel Material: The castor features a white nylon (polyamide) wheel with a 45mm tread width, designed to provide non-marking performance. Total Stop Brake (Swivel & Wheel Brake): Brakes both the wheel and the swivel rotation 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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (522PNTSB)
£33.77125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Flexello Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Grey Nylon Centre Wheel with a smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 250kg -
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 Stock100mm LAG Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23606FR)
£72.60100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (LAG Pressed Steel) with a large Top Plate measuring 135 x 110mm and 105 x 80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This caster has an overall height of 137mm and an offset of 37mm. The wheel is a quality Polyurethane Tyre on Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 40mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg A Total Stop Brake means that when applied, both the wheel and swivel rotation is stopped. -
In Stock100mm LAG Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23603FR)
£62.54100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (LAG Pressed Steel) with a Top Plate measuring 105x80mm and 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This caster has an overall height of 137mm and an offset of 37mm. The wheel is a quality Polyurethane Tyre on Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 30mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg A Total Stop Brake means that when applied, both the wheel and swivel rotation is stopped. -
In Stock100mm Braked Castor with 24mm to 27mm Round Expander Fitting, 80kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (194555)
Original price was: £15.89.£9.54Current price is: £9.54. Sale!100mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a ny ... Read Morelon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) with Brake. This castor comes complete with a 24mm - 27mm Round Expander. The swivel head has a double ball race and the load capacity of this castor is 80kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. The expander fitting is designed to fit into an round hollow tube with an internal diameter of 24mm to 27mm. This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance. -
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100mm Braked Castor with 21.5mm to 24mm Round Expander Fitting, 80kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (194553)
Original price was: £15.89.£9.54Current price is: £9.54. Sale!100mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a ny ... Read Morelon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) with Brake. This castor comes complete with a 21.5mm - 24.5mm Round Expander. The swivel head has a double ball race and the load capacity of this castor is 80kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. The expander fitting is designed to fit into an round hollow tube with an internal diameter of 21.5mm to 24.5mm. This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance. -
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 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 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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 900kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Scratched Paint (GXT100BSFMCD-SCRTCHD)
Original price was: £291.93.£147.40Current price is: £147.40. Sale!****Minor and Superficial Scratching of Paint Work ... Read More**** 100mm Machine Cast Nylon Wheel fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with wheel brake and 80x60mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 900kg at 4km/h This high performance castor is fitted with a white machine cast nylon 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 double thrust bearing in the swivel head optimise heavy loads -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS160PNBBR)
£72.76160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (AISI 304 ... Read More Stainless Steel) with a 140x110mm Top Plate and 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The caster wheel has a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre Wheel with a stainless steel Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). This castor comes with a swivel & wheel brake. This is sometimes called a Total Stop Brake because it locks both the swivel rotation and the wheel when applied.
