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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 205kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV200RMBBR)
£27.95200mm Top Plate Swivel and Brake Castor with a Bla ... Read Moreck Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 105x80mm bolt hole centres, an overall height of 235mm and a load capacity of 205kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Black Rubber Tyre Wheel that is gentle on floors. The Caster wheel has a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance. It is ideal as a new or replacement castor for most domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley or dolly where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 160kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV125PPBR)
£11.97125mm Top Plate swivel and Brake Castor with a Whi ... Read Morete Polypropylene wheel. It has 80x60mm fixing bolt hole centres and the load capacity is 160kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h This is one of our most popular castors and the White Polypropylene wheel is non-marking and won’t damage concrete floors. Because it is a hard tread it has the lowest rolling and swivelling resistance. It is ideal as a new component or a replacement caster for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In Stock150mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor With Brake, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150BRFMUD)
Original price was: £119.80.£63.98Current price is: £63.98. Sale!150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) fixed cas ... Read Moretor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kgFor the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is between 11 and 12mm. -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HBNY10022122)
Original price was: £22.54.£10.94Current price is: £10.94. Sale!100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor (Flexello Brand) with Total Stop Brake. This Wheel has an White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. 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: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings 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 -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel and Brake Castor, 120kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS080PNBBR)
£27.1280mm Top Plate Swivel Stainless Steel Castor with ... Read Morea Swivel and Wheel Brake. This caster has a 4-hole top plate measuring 100x85mm with 80x60mm fixing bolt hole centre. The castor wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre and a stainless steel Roller Bearing. The wheel's tread width is 30mm and the load capacity is 120kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. A swivel & wheel brake is also known as a total stop brake because it locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation when applied. -
In Stock200mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor With Brake, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS200NYBR)
£59.78200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor With Brake (Stainles ... Read Mores Steel Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV125PPBHBR)
£9.91125mm White Polypropylene wheel fitted in a 12mm S ... Read Moreingle Bolt Hole Swivel and Brake Castor (Pressed Steel castor frame). This castor has a 100kg load capacity using manual propulsion at 4 km/h.This castor is fitted with a White Polypropylene wheel that will not mark the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (MSK200NYBR)
£34.66200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain bore. 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. -
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160mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSK160NYBR)
£28.28160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK125RN1BBR)
£24.69125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Total Stop Br ... Read Moreake (Pressed Steel) and 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. The overall height of the castor is 157mm and the Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre with a Nylon Centre Wheel contains a Roller Bearing and has a 40m Tread Width. Load Capacity = 250kg. This castor is made from heavy gauge pressed steel with a 5mm thick Top Plate and 4mm Castor Forks. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. Blue elastic rubber tyres provide the benefits of a rubber tyre wheel such as being gentle on floors and absorbing fine vibrations but they can hold more weight and are non-marking. They are a great solution if you need a rubber tyre wheel but the load being carried is too much for a castor with a standard rubber tyre wheel. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG150NYB)
£44.70150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon 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 (suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake. Also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and the swivel rotation are locked when applied' Overall Height: 190mm Castor Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 149mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Load Capacity: 500kg (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. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 600kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (KBMG200CIB)
£65.00200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Brake (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Steel) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel and Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1322828)
£18.52100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with a Swivel & ... Read MoreWheel brake (Pressed Steel) and a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Fitting. The wheel has a Blue Rubber Tyre (non-marking) on a black Nylon Centre with a single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (422NYBTSB)
£32.08This heavy-duty 100mm Flexello swivel castor comes ... Read More with a Swivel & Wheel Brake. It is designed for smooth, reliable movement under demanding conditions. With a strong pressed-steel frame and a high-load nylon wheel, it offers excellent durability for industrial and commercial use. Key Specifications: Load Capacity: 250kg (manual propulsion up to 4km/h) Top Plate Size: 100mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80 × 60mm Overall Height: 128mm Wheel Material: White nylon – impact-resistant and low-maintenance Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake) locks the swivel rotation and wheel when applied. Bearing Type: Roller bearing for smooth, effortless rolling Why Choose Nylon? Nylon wheels are known for their strength and resistance to salts, greases, acids, and alkalis. They won't mark or damage concrete floors and offer a high load capacity — making nylon one of the most popular wheel materials in industrial environments. About Roller Bearings The roller bearing system reduces rolling resistance, making manoeuvring easier even with heavy loads. Tough, maintenance-free, and built for long life. Ideal for trolleys, warehouse equipment, manufacturing applications, and more -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (1322728)
£14.95100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor and Swivel & Whe ... Read Moreel Brake (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 100x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted to 80x60mm or 76x44.5mm Overall Height: 128mm Offset: 31mm Wheel Material: White Nylon Tread Width: 32mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake: Also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the wheel and swivel rotation are locked when applied
