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 | 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 Stock80mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MBZH080PN2B)
£11.2680mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read MoreCastor with Swivel and Wheel Brake. This castor has a Polyurethane Tyred wheel on a Nylon Centre with a Single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock240mm Braked Castor 150kg Load Capacity, Puncture Proof, Pressed Steel Bracket (KS260EVABR)
£128.38240mm Puncture Proof Swivel Castor with Swivel and ... Read More Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel). This castors has a 200X160mm Top Plate Dimensions with 150X115mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an Overall Height of 297mm. The wheel has an 85mm Tread Width and Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 100kg Load Capacity | Puncture Proof Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS200EVABR)
£51.97200mm Puncture Proof Braked Castor (Pressed Steel ... Read MoreBracket) with 137x105mm Top Plate dimensions and 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole. The wheel is a 200mm Rib Tread Puncture Proof Wheel on a black polypropylene centre with 50mm Tread with and a needle roller bearing. 100kg Load Capacity. The Caster wheel's tyre is made from microcellular polyurethane with a 65 Shore A hardness. -
In Stock75mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKATB075TPR)
£11.60This 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 75kg 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 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 Stock75mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor (BH) With Brake, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKABB075TPR)
£11.26This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional cas ... Read Moretor comes with a 75mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has a 10mm Single Bolt Hole and a total stop brake. A total stop brake brakes both the swivel head and the wheel. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg 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 Stock50mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor (BH) With Brake, 50kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKABB050TPR)
£9.81This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional swi ... Read Morevel castor comes with a 50mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has a 10mm Single Bolt Hole and a total stop brake. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV200RN2BSWB)
£42.94200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg. Blue elastic rubber tyres are gentle on floors and non-marking. They are a popular choice when a castor with a rubber tyre is needed but the weight to be carried is heavier than what a castor with a standard rubber tyre wheel can hold. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV200PN2BSWB)
£43.17200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & ... Read More; Wheel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg -
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160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MBZ160RN2B)
£42.14160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre (Shore 65 A) on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheels have a high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance. The elastic rubber allows for user comfort by reducing vibration, noise and rolling resistance. -
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125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125RN2BSWB)
£18.82125mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre w ... Read Moreheel with a ball bearing fitted into a pressed steel swivel & 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 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 ball 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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125PN2BSWB)
£20.13Swivel with Brake Castor (Pressed Steel) - 125mm P ... Read Moreolyurethane Tyre with Nylon Centre Wheel (200kg Load Capacity) Engineered for durability and smooth performance, this Swivel Castor is built with a pressed steel frame and a red polyurethane tyre bonded to a white nylon centre. Designed to deliver exceptional manoeuvrability and low rolling resistance, it’s perfect for industrial trolleys, carts, and medium-duty applications. The swivel head features a double ball bearing race for effortless rotation and precise handling, while integral nylon thread guards protects the bearing from debris—ensuring long-lasting, reliable performance and smooth rolling. Key Features Excellent Mobility: Double ball bearing race provides smooth 360° swivel action. Durable Construction: Pressed steel housing with high-quality polyurethane wheel. Low Rolling Resistance: Polyurethane-on-nylon wheel with a single ball bearing ensures quiet, efficient movement. Long Service Life: Thread guards prevent dirt ingress for extended bearing performance. High Load Capacity: Rated to support up to 200kg per castor. Technical Specifications Top Plate Dimensions: 105×80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/77×60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (fits 8mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 155mm Castor Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 127mm Wheel Diameter: 125mm Wheel Tread Width: 35mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane (92 Shore A) on Nylon Centre Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also called a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and swivel rotation are locked when applied) -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125NY2BSWB)
£17.02125mm White Nylon Wheel with a ball bearing fitted ... Read More 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 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 makes this castor a great choice for the widest range of industrial and domestic applications. -
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100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MBZ100RN2B)
£18.36100mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre w ... Read Moreheel with a ball bearing fitted into a pressed steel swivel & wheel 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 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) 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 ball 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. This castor is often used on flight cases as well as in many medical, industrial and domestic applications.
