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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Out of Stock - On the Way160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV160BRP1BSWB)
£18.36160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel). The castor wheel has a Black Rubber Tyre on a Black Polypropylene (Plastic) Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Plate Size: 135X110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts) Overall height: 196mm Offset: 55mm Swivel Radius: 165mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Brake Type: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because it locks both the swivel action and wheel when applied) -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS080NYBR)
£20.0280mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake ... Read More (Stainless Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon caster wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (HBRN10022122)
Original price was: £20.81.£14.14Current price is: £14.14. Sale!100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor (Flexello Brand) with Total Stop Brake. This Wheel has an Elastic Blue Rubber Tyred Wheel on a Nylon Centred with a Single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specification: Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit 12mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 125mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 127mm Tread width: 35mm Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing Tyre Hardness: Shore A 65 Brake Type: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation -
In Stock80mm Swivel & Brake Castor, 50kg Capacity | Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel (D1877PJO080P30)
Original price was: £18.15.£8.81Current price is: £8.81. Sale!80mm Swivel Castor and Brake with a 12mm Single Bo ... Read Morelt Hole Fitting and a Chrome Plated Finish. Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a plastic centre with a smooth plain bore. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Designed for smooth, reliable mobility in a wide range of light-duty applications delivering quiet operation and floor protection. Key Specifications: Castor Overall Height: 107mm Castor Offset: 30mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and wheel are locked when the brake is applied. Wheel Diameter: 80mm Wheel Tread Width: 22mm Wheel Material: Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre on a Grey Polypropylene Centre Tread Hardness: 88 Shore A Load Capacity: 50kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Key Features: Grey Non-Marking Tyre Chrome Plated Finish Double Ball Bearing Swivel Head Metal Thread Guards -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS160NYBR)
£48.67160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG200PAB)
£76.65200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Aluminum Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg -
In Stock50mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 60kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050NYBHBR)
Original price was: £10.64.£6.14Current price is: £6.14. Sale!50mm Twin Wheel Single Bolt Hole Swivel and Brake ... Read MoreCastor (Pressed Steel) with 10mm Fixing Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 60kg -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 120kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS080RNBBR)
£26.2780mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Stainless ... Read More Steel Castor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSVH125NY2BSWB)
£14.42125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor with Swivel and Wheel Brake. This castor has a Nylon Wheel with a Single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV200NY1BSWB)
£30.35200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Swivel & Wh ... Read Moreeel Brake (Pressed Steel) . This castor has 105x80mm Hole Centres and 235mm Overall height. The White Nylon Wheel has a 50mm Tread Width and a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 105x84/76mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 235mm Castor Offset: 55mm Swivel Radius: 165mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (Both the swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Load Capacity: 300kg -
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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK200PN2BBR)
£51.82200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg. This castor has a heavy gauged pressed steel housing. With a 5mm thick Top Plate and 4mm thick forks, it is a castor built to last and suitable for arduous applications. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG150PCB)
£70.00150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg 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: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Often referred to as a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and swivel rotation are locked when applied. Overall Height: 190mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 149mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 500kg (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 Stock50mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 55kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050TPRPLBR)
£13.7950mm Twin Wheel Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor ... Read More(Pressed Steel) with 46x46mm Fixing Holes. Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre / Polypropylene Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 55kg
