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 Castor with Brake, 270kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG100NYB)
£40.98100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80mm fixing Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a white Nylon Wheel and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 270kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). 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: 143mm Offset: 35mm Swivel Radius: 138mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 270kg (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. -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 270kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (461NYBR)
£19.03100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) The top plate measures 128x102mm and has 100/105x76/80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres (105X80mm). White Nylon Wheel with a 32mm Tread Width and a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 270kg 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. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. -
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100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 270kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (461NYBBR)
£20.65100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel fitted with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 270kg 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. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 295kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (461SUBBR)
£60.07100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Red Painted Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 295kg 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. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (KBMG100CIB)
£40.26100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80mm fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). 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: 143mm Offset: 35mm Swivel Radius: 138mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Cast iron castor wheels have a very hard tread making them the easiest of wheels to move (low tractive resistance). They have a very high load capacity, extremely wear resistant and not affected by swarf or aggressive materials. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK100NY2BBR)
£21.68100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KBMG100CRPCB)
£50.99100mm Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) with a Swiv ... Read Moreel & Wheel brake. The top plate has 4 fixing holes with 105X80mm bolt hole centres. This castor comes with a Crown Tread Polyurethane Tyre on a cast iron centre wheel complete with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake). Locks the wheel and swivel rotation when applied. Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Overall Height: 143mm Offset: 35mm Swivel Radius: 138mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Crowned Tread for easy manoeuvrability -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK100APC2BBR)
£33.74100mm Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake (Heavy G ... Read Moreauge Pressed Steel) a Beige Polyurethane Tyre (94 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105X85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 130mm Offset: 45mm Swivel Radius: 117mm Wheel Material: Beige Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 94 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 32mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (Also known as a Total Stop Brake - Swivel Action and Wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Key Features: Heavy Gauge Steel: 5mm Top Plate / 4mm Bracket High Load Capacity Wheel Quiet Operation Gentle on Floors -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK100PC2BBR)
£60.97100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel) an Orange Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel and Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105X85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 130mm Offset: 45mm Swivel Radius: 117mm Wheel Material: Orange Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (Also known as a Total Stop Brake - Swivel Action and Wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Key Features: Heavy Gauge Steel: 5mm Top Plate / 4mm Bracket High Load Capacity Wheel Quiet Operation Gentle on Floors -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (MSW100APCBBR)
Original price was: £37.81.£21.90Current price is: £21.90. Sale!100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake. The housing is made with an extra strong fabricated (welded) bracket and the top plate has 4 fixing holes with 105x80mm bolt hole centres. The wheel is a Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel running on two Ball Bearings for exceptional rolling performance. This castor has a Load Capacity of 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 146mm Offset: 30mm +/- 2mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tread Width: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Brake Style: Wheel Brake: When applied, the wheel is locked but the swivel head can freely rotate. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 340kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (461CIBR)
£38.61100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 340kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 128x102mm Bolt Hole Centres: 100/105x76/80mm Fixing Bolt Size: 10mm Overall Height: 125mm Wheel Material: Cast Iron Wheel Diameter: 100mm Wheel Tread Width: 38mm Bearing Type: Smooth Plain Bore Brake Style: Wheel Brake (When applied the wheel is locked and the swivel head is free to rotate) 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. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. -
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100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 340kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (461CIBBR)
£42.52100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Footbrake (Flex ... Read Moreello 61 Series) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 340kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 128x102mm Bolt Hole Centres: 100/105x76/80mm Fixing Bolt Size: 10mm Overall Height: 125mm Wheel Material: Cast Iron Wheel Diameter: 100mm Wheel Tread Width: 38mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Brake Style: Wheel Brake (When applied the wheel is locked and the swivel head is free to rotate) 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. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG100PCB)
£52.27100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. This castor has a high quality Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). 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: 143mm Offset: 35mm Swivel Radius: 138mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 350kg (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. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100BSFHUD)
Original price was: £356.96.£225.27Current price is: £225.27. Sale!Swivel Castor c/w Wheel Brake - 100mm Polyurethane ... Read More Tyre, Aluminium Centre Wheel - Load Capacity: 600kg and Power Towable to 4km/h. Engineered for extreme durability and precision performance, the GXT-100-BSF-HUD swivel with brake castor features a high-grade 100mm Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre (70 Shore D) wheel. The wheel is housed within an extra-strong, fabricated top plate frame designed to withstand demanding industrial conditions. The top plate includes European and UK standard 80x60mm bolt hole centres, ensuring versatile installation across a wide range of equipment. Key features: Exceptional Load Capacity: Handles up to 600kg at 4km/h for reliable heavy-duty performance. Superior Swivel Head: Thrust bearing and taper roller bearing Durable Construction: Welded steel frame with a tough powder-coated finish resists corrosion and impact. Smooth, Floor-Safe Mobility: Extra-Strong Non-marking Polyurethane Tyre. Precision Movement: Twin sealed ball bearings and an integrated axle shaft ensure effortless rolling and long service life. Castor Offset: 40mm Ideal for applications requiring maximum strength, durability, and floor protection, this castor is built for heavy industrial use - where performance can’t be compromised. Want to see more options? Check out our full GXT range in the catalogue. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 70kg Capacity | Black Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MBZ100RMB)
£12.68100mm Black Rubber Tyre on a Pressed Steel centre ... Read Morewheel with a roller bearing fitted into a robust 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 70kg 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: 30mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Tyre Hardness: Shore A 85 Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation
