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 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 -
In Stock75mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075RPBHBR)
£5.14This castor comes with a 75mm Grey Rubber Tyre Whe ... Read Moreel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with a brake (Pressed Steel Frame). The load capacity of this castor is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage 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 Side Brake, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KSMG125PCBBK)
£53.54125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm Bolt Holes (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side mounted wheel brake. Brakes the wheel and allows the swivel head to rotate freely. Overall Height: 165mm Offset: 39mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 400kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Polyurethane tyre castor wheels offer high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance—lasting up to 10 times longer than rubber wheels under similar conditions. With a soft tread that’s softer than concrete, they won’t damage floors and operate with minimal noise. Resistant to oils, greases, petrol, and a wide range of chemicals, they’re ideal for demanding environments. -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (Flexello 461RNBBR)
£42.60100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 160kg The 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 and has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. The Blue Elastic Rubber offers a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubber tyres and will not mark floors. The roller bearing consists of steel rollers in a plastic cage that minimise rolling resistance even under heavy loads. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT125BSFHUD)
Original price was: £532.21.£335.87Current price is: £335.87. Sale!125mm 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 1100kg at 4km/hThis 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 criticalThe 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. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (422SUBTSB)
£48.33100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Red Painted Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg. -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 60kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050NYPLBR)
£8.742x50mm Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 38.5/48x38.5/48mm Fixing Holes. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 60kg -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS100NYBR)
£21.90100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Fixing Hole Centres. This castor has a White Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/m (walking Speed). Key Specifications Top Plate Size: 100x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x12mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolts) Offset: 37mm Overall Height: 128mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake). Both the swivel rotation and the wheel is locked when applied. Stainless Steel Grade: AISI 304 -
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 -
In Stock130mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 350kg Capacity | 130mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS130B75SF)
£152.68130mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor with Brake (GD ... Read MoreS130BSFHUD) with special rubber shock absorbing pad. This castor has a double ball race swivel head with specially hardened bearing seat for durability. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 95x95mm Bolt Hole Centres: 70x70mm Overall Height: 200mm - 30mm Spring Compression Brake Style: Wheel Brake (When applied, the wheel is locked while the swivel head is free to rotate) Castor Offset: 36 ~ 50mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane tyre on an aluminium centre Bearing Type: Precision Ball Bearings Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A Surface Treatment: Powder coating Load Rating: 350kg Note: Because of the spring in the rubber shock absorbing pad, the overall height unloaded is 200mm as the load increases, the compression of the rubber pad incrementally reduces the overall height by up to 30mm (see image 2 - GDS130 Compression Curve). The castor is fully compressed at 120kg. The shock absorbing movement also means that the castors off set can range from 36mm to 50mm. -
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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (622RNBTSB)
£60.67150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The castor wheel has a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Blue elastic rubber castor wheels are widely used in industrial, commercial, and institutional settings due to their excellent performance characteristics. Here are the key features of a blue elastic rubber castor wheel: Features of a Blue Elastic Rubber Castor Wheel High Elasticity and Shock Absorption: These wheels absorb shocks and vibrations effectively. Floor Protection: The soft, non-marking rubber protects floors from scratches and scuffs, making them perfect for indoor use on tiles, wood, and other surfaces. Quiet Operation: The elastic rubber compound reduces noise during movement, making these wheels suitable for environments where quiet operation is important, such as hospitals, schools, and offices. Excellent Traction and Grip: Provides superior grip on a variety of surfaces, reducing slippage and enhancing safety in wet or slick environments. Resistance to Wear and Tear: The rubber is highly durable and resists abrasion, ensuring a long service life even in demanding conditions. Smooth Rolling Performance -
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 Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GDS100B75SF)
£92.28100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel with Wheel Brake Cast ... Read Moreor which locks only the wheel when applied allowing the swivel head to rotate freely. The Top Plate measures 78mm x 78mm with 58mm x 58mm Bolt Hole spacings each fixing hole drilled to 7mm (to suit a 6mm fixing bolt). The Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre is fitted with precision ball bearings. This caster has a load capacity of 100kg. The shock absorbing function of this castor means that the overall height can vary by 20mm. The casters height without load is 160mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 20mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve) and fully compressed with a load of 75kg. Furthermore, the castor's offset will also vary from 45mm (at its full height of 160mm) to 53mm as the load increases. -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100NY1BSWB)
£9.80100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with S ... Read Morewivel and Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg
