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, 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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG100EABBK)
£34.28100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications & Features Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Brake Style: Side Mounted Brake. The brake is applied to the wheel and allows the swivel head to rotate freely Overall Height: 143mm Offset: 35mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 200kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Side Brake, 270kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG100NYBBK)
£39.97100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated 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: 12.7x25mm (to suit 12mm fixing bolts) Brake Style: Side Mounted Brake. The brake is applied to the wheel and allows the swivel head to rotate freely Overall Height: 143mm Offset: 35mm 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 Side Brake, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG100PCBBK)
£50.81100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Side Mounted Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Fabricated 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: Side Mounted Wheel Brake. The brake is applied to the wheel while the swivel head can rotate freely. Overall Height: 143mm Offset: 35mm 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 Stock125mm Black Swivel Castor with Brake, 220kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125BRN2BSWB)
Original price was: £26.36.£13.18Current price is: £13.18. Sale!125mm All Black Swivel & Brake Castor with Bla ... Read Moreck Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with a single ball bearing. This castor is designed for theatre applications to reduce reflection from lighting. It can also be used in any application where a pressed steel castor is required. The Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80/77x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 220kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Black Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is quiet and gentle on floors. The soft tread rubber (65 Shore A) 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. DOWNLOAD CATALOGUE PAGE HERE -
In Stock125mm Heavy Duty Swivel Brake Castor, 700kg Capacity | White Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HSV125NY2BBR)
£35.73125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor ... Read More with Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel and a load capacity of 700kg. The swivel head has a double ball race with hardened ball race track. The brake is a Total Stop Brake which is also known as a Swivel and Wheel Brake. This type of brake locks both the wheel and the swivel head so that the swivel head will not rotate while the brake is applied. The Top Plate measure 105x80mm with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The bolt holes are slotted to 80/75x60/55mm and suits 8mm Bolts. The castor wheel is a white nylon wheel (polyamide) with a 40mm tread width and fitted with two precision ball bearings. The hard wheel is non-marking and has the lowest rolling and swivel resistance. This castor is an excellent all purpose heavy duty castor. It is often used with high load mobile storage and transportation equipment in domestic, mechanical and industrial applications. Download HDV Series Datasheet Here -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 125kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX125HTBHBR)
£36.23125mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Stee ... Read Morel) with Swivel & Wheel Brake. High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load Capacity = 125kg -
In Stock125mm High Temperature Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX125HTBR)
£41.02125mm High Temperature Swivel with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree Castor (Pressed Steel). The top plate has four fixing holes with 80x60mm Bolt Hole spacing and the wheel is made from black phenolic resin with a smooth plain bore. It is Rated to +280 degrees C and has a load capacity of 150kg -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS125NYBHBR)
£36.30125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS125NYBR)
£26.92125mm 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: 42mm Overall Height: 155mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake) which locks both the wheel and swivel rotation when applied. Stainless Steel Grade: AISI 304 -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125PNBBHBR)
£43.07125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125PNBBR)
£34.51125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125RNBBHBR)
£47.74125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125RNBBR)
£42.86125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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.
