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, 180kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MBZ100PN2B)
£18.80100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centr ... Read Moree with a ball 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 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. It is also a bit softer than hard tread wheels making the castor smoother and quieter running. The polyurethane tyre is also non-marking and gentle on floors while 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 and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications.</p> -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MBZ100NY2B)
£16.23100mm 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. -
In Stock80mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV080RN2BSWB)
£11.1380mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a nylon cen ... Read Moretre 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 130kg 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 truly great performer.</p> -
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80mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV080PN2BSWB)
£10.5880mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centtr ... Read Moree with a ball 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 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. It is also a bit softer than hard tread wheels making the castor smoother and quieter running. The polyurethane tyre is also non-marking and gentle on floors while 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 and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications.</p> -
Out of Stock - On the WaySwivel Castor With Brake (Twin Wheel), 300mm, 4000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (K2BT300PC2BD)
£1,018.66300mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Swivel Castor wi ... Read Moreth Brake and Directional Lock. The Castor Comes with 2 Heavy Duty Wheels with Polyurethane Tyres on a Cast Iron Centre. Each wheel runs on quality ball bearings. The load rating of this product is 4,000kg. The Braking Mechanism On This Product Is A Wheel Brake Only. This Means That When The Brake Is Applied The Brake acts only to stop the rotation of the Castor Wheels. The castor's Swivel head is free to Rotate. The Directional lock fixes the swivel head in one position stopping the swivel head from rotating while allowing the wheel to rotate and for the castor to travel in a fixed direction. -
In StockSwivel Castor With Brake (Twin Wheel), 200mm, 2000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2BT200PC2B)
£491.50200mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fabricated Swive ... Read Morel Castor with Brake. The swivel head turns on Thrust and Taper Roller Bearings for extra strength and the bracket is finished in Black Epoxy Paint. The Braking Mechanism on this product is a Wheel Brake only. This means that when the brake is applied it acts only on the castor wheels while the castor's swivel head is free to turn. This Castor has a Top Plate measuring 200mm X 200mm with Fixing Bolt Hole spacings of 160mm X 160mm drilled to 13mm diameter. The two Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre wheels each have Ball Bearings fitted to reduce the rolling resistance. The castor has s 2,000kg load rating at 4km/h -
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Swivel Castor With Brake (Twin Wheel), 200mm, 2000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (K2BT200PC2BD)
£699.76200mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Swivel Castor wi ... Read Moreth Brake and 4-Way Directional Lock. The Square Top Plate measures 230mm x 230mm and has 190mm x 190mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centre. This Caster Comes with Two Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheels Running On Quality Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity Of This Castor Is 2,000kg. The Braking Mechanism on this product is a Wheel Brake only. This means that when the brake is applied it acts only on the castor wheels while the castor's swivel head is free to turn. -
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Swivel Castor With Brake (Twin Wheel), 250mm, 2800kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2BT250PC2B)
£700.97250mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fabricated Swive ... Read Morel Castor with Brake. The Swivel Head Turns On Thrust and Taper Roller Bearings For Extra Strength and The Bracket Is Finished In Black Epoxy Paint. The Braking Mechanism On This Product Is A Wheel Brake Only. This Means That When The Brake Is Applied The Brake Acts Only On The Castor Wheels While The Castor'S Swivel Head Is Free To Turn. This Castor Has A Top Plate Measuring 230mm X 230mm with Bolt Hole Spacings Of 190mm X 190mm Drilled To 19mm Diameter. The Two Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheels Each Have Ball Bearings Fitted To Reduce The Rolling Resistance. The Castor Has A 2,000kg Load Rating At 4Km/H -
In StockSwivel Castor with Brake, 150mm, 1020kg Capacity, Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (655CIBSWB)
£136.17150mm Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brake and a Ca ... Read Morest Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing, 1020kg Load Capacity using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 162x140mm Bolt Hole Centres: 140x105mm Bolt Hole Size: 12.4mm (to suit 12mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 197mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel rotation and the wheel are locked when applied) Castor Offset: 36mm Swivel Radius: 160mm Wheel Material: Cast Iron c/w Grease Nipple Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Rating: 1020kg (hand pushed to 4km/h - walking speed) Surface Finish: Bright zinc finish This is a heavy duty castor suitable for arduous applications. The swivel head contains a single race of roller ball bearings for durability and optimum manoeuvrability. -
In StockSwivel Castor with Brake, 75mm, 140kg Capacity, Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSE075NYBR)
£12.4075mm Medium Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor with Foot ... Read More Brake. Nylon Wheel and Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 140kg This castor has a 105x80mm Top Plate with 80mm x 60mm Bolt Hole Centres. The overall height is 95mm and the brake locks the wheel but not the swivel head. The Nylon castor wheel is a hard tread made from quality nylon. It will not damage or mark concrete floors and is not susceptible to picking up floor debris and swarf. Nylon is a popular wheel choice because it is light weight and has a high load capacity relative to other wheel materials of the same size. It is not affected by water and is insensitive to many chemicals apart from acids. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor With Brake, 6000kg Capacity | Machine Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (UGXT200BSFMCQ)
Original price was: £1,395.30.£871.30Current price is: £871.30. Sale!Extra Strong Fabricated Swivel with Brake Castor – ... Read More 200mm Machined Cast Nylon Wheel | 6000kg Load Capacity Engineered for extreme strength and performance, this Extra Strong Fabricated Swivel & Brake Castor is built to handle the toughest heavy-duty applications. Designed with precision and durability in mind, it delivers outstanding load capacity, smooth rolling, and long-lasting reliability. A set of 4 of these castors has a total load capacity of 18,000kg! Product Overview Crafted with forged steel brackets and equipped with taper roller and thrust bearings in the swivel head, this castor ensures excellent manoeuvrability even under maximum load. The powder-coated frame provides superior corrosion resistance, while a grease nipple allows for easy maintenance and consistent lubrication. This castor has a hand operated wheel brake system. The 200mm machined cast nylon wheel (80 Shore D hardness) is non-marking, smooth-running, and fitted with precision ball bearings for exceptional performance and quiet operation. Its integrated axle shaft design guarantees maximum strength and stability, making it one of the most durable castors available today. Key Specifications Load Capacity: 6000kg Top Plate Size: 255 x 215mm Bolt Hole Centres: 210 x 160mm Bolt Hole Size: 18mm Overall Height: 280mm Castor Offset: 75mm Wheel Material: Machined Cast Nylon (80 Shore D) Wheel Tread Width: 100mm Bearings: Precision Ball Bearings Finish: Powder Coated Steel Load Rating: 6000kg. Power Towable to 4 km/h Brake Style: Wheel Brake (the wheel is locked when applied and the swivel head is free to rotate) Why Choose This Castor? Designed for extreme heavy-duty applications Exceptional strength and durability from forged steel construction Smooth and reliable swivel motion with precision bearings Non-marking nylon wheel ideal for protecting floors Low maintenance with grease nipple for easy lubrication Perfect for use in industrial equipment, manufacturing environments, heavy transport systems, and machinery applications, this castor delivers unmatched performance where strength, durability, and manoeuvrability are critical. Download UGXT & GXT Data Sheet Here -
Discontinued250mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 1200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (TSH250PT2HF)
£302.76250mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor With Swiv ... Read Moreel & Wheel Brake (Fabricated Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1200kg The TSH250 with a brake (TSH250PT2HF) has been discontinued. The closest alternative is HKB25025241. Features of the H Series Castor The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel with a hardened ball race in the swivel race that serve as both thrust and radial bearings. The swivel head comes with a metal swivel seal and hydraulic grease nipple The closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricant The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 535kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH200RU15F)
£143.68200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor With Swiv ... Read Moreel & Wheel Brake (Fabricated Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 535kg The Bolt Holes of the H series castor are slotted to 120x60mm and 105x80/75mm. Use 12mm diameter bolts when fitting at 120 x 60mm Use 10mm diameter bolts when fitting at 105x80/75mm Features of the H Series Castor The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel with a hardened ball race in the swivel race that serve as both thrust and radial bearings. The swivel head comes with a metal swivel seal and hydraulic grease nipple The closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricant The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio A four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181 Power Towable to 6km/h. -
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200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (TSH200PT2HF)
£218.93200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor With Swiv ... Read Moreel & Wheel Brake (Fabricated Castor) and 105x80m Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kg The Bolt Holes of the H series castor are slotted to 120x60mm and 105x80/75mm. Use 12mm diameter bolts when fitting at 120 x 60mm Use 10mm diameter bolts when fitting at 105x80/75mm Features of the H Series Castor The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel with a hardened ball race in the swivel race that serve as both thrust and radial bearings. The swivel head comes with a metal swivel seal and hydraulic grease nipple The closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricant The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio A four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181 Power Towable to 6km/h. -
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250mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 1200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH250PT1HF)
£276.91250mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor With Swiv ... Read Moreel & Wheel Brake (Fabricated Castor) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 1200kg The TSH250 with a Brake (TSH250PT1HF) has been discontinued. The closest alternative is HKB25025241. Features of the H Series Castor The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel with a hardened ball race in the swivel race that serve as both thrust and radial bearings. The swivel head comes with a metal swivel seal and hydraulic grease nipple The closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricant The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio
