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Fixed Castors
Fixed Castors are sometimes referred to as rigid castors. This is because Fixed castors are indeed Rigid and can only perform straight line movements. The bracket is formed from a single sheet of steel or stainless steel pressed into the desired shape. Alternatively, fabricated castors are made from forged steel, the yokes (or side plates...) are welded to the top plate.In both cases, fixed castors do not have any moving parts. The wheel sits directly under the top plate so that the castor offset is zero. Conversely, swivel castors have the centre of the wheel offset from the centre of the top plate (where the swivel axis is). The longer the offset the more easily the castor can self-align to the direction of force. That is, direction you want to castor to go. See here for swivel castors.
Fixed castors are generally used either in perfectly straight aisles where you want your trolley to only move forwards and backwards. It is more common that Rigid Castors are used in in conjunction with swivel or lockable swivel castors. They provide stability to your trolleys movement when travelling in a straight line and steering when rounding curves or corners.
Using Fixed Castors
A combination of Fixed and Swivelling castors is the most common configuration (two fixed and two swivel). With this configuration turning on the spot is quite hard. If you need to do this maybe all swivel castors is what you need. The addition of a directional locks can turn some castors into fixed castors and back again. Call us on 0121 772 1010 to learn more.
A word of caution. If you are using a six castor configuration, the two central castors should be Rigid Castors and at least one size bigger than those at the front and at the back. Furthermore, the two central castors must be able to hold at least half the total weight so they are strong enough to enable the platform to pivot on them. For more information about recommended load capacities, please click here. Read More
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In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV160NY1B)
£16.64160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock80mm Fixed Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV080PN1BC)
£7.0680mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centre... Read More with a roller bearing fitted into a pressed steel Fixed castor bracket. The Fixed 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 roller bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications. -
In Stock125mm High Temperature Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MFX125HT)
£31.50125mm Hight Temperature Fixed Castor (Pressed Stee... Read Morel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Spacing and Black Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore). Rated to +280 degrees C. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 270kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG100NYB)
£25.51100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth a 4 hole top plate fitting and 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. This castor houses a Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 270kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Fixed castors are also known as Rigid castors because the frame or bracket has no moving parts. Key Specifications and Features:- Top Plate Size: 140x110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm
- Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm
- Overall Height: 143mm
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Load Capacity: 270kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h)
- Nylon castor wheels have a high load capacity at a low cost. They are maintenance free and extremely resistant to water, salts, greases, acids and alkalis
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In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 1045kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (888SUB)
£122.71200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More140x73 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 1045kg -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK160NY2B)
£27.75160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with a 50mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg. This castor is made from 4mm thick heavy gauge pressed steel. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The white nylon castor wheel is a hard tread and contains Ball Bearings which ensures the lowest rolling resistance. Nylon is probably the most popular wheel used because it is relatively inexpensive, strong and long lasting. It is unaffected by water and resistant to most chemicals except acids and chlorines.
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In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball, Bearing (KF160NYBJ500)
£43.22160mm Fixed Castor (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel) with... Read More a 135mm x 110mm Top Plate with 105x80mm Fixing Hole spacings. The castor wheel is a Solid White Nylon Castor Wheel with two ball bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 155mm Height (529PNB)
£26.16125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV100NY250)
Original price was: £8.24.£7.74Current price is: £7.74. Sale!100mm Fixed Castor (Plate Fixing) with a White Nyl... Read Moreon Wheel. The top plate measures 102mm x 84mm with 80x60mm fixing bolt hole centres and an overall height of 128mm. The wheel has a tread width of 35mm, a smooth plain bore and the load capacity of this castor is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a White Nylon wheel. Because the wheel has a hard tread it has the lowest rolling resistance and yet won't damage or mark concrete floors making it deal for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor. -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (588RN)
£27.13125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More121x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 180kg -
In Stock75mm Heavy Duty Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | White Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HFV075NY2B)
£14.8375mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor with Heavy ... Read MoreGauge Pressed Steel and a load capacity of 300kg. Fixed castors are sometimes referred to as Rigid Castors.- The Top Plate measure 100x88mm 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 32mm 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.
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In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF150RNB300)
£29.41150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg Blue elastic rubber tyre caster wheels offer a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubbers and will not mark floors. -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (829RNB)
£57.59200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 75kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV100BRP1B)
£4.83100mm Black Rubber Tyre wheel on a plastic centre ... Read Morewith a roller bearing fitted into a pressed steel Fixed castor bracket. The Fixed Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Black Rubber Tyre is softer wheel compared to hard tread wheels like nylon and the rubber absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option and will not scratch the floor. The roller bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket makes this castors a great choice for many industrial or domestic applications. The wheel might leave marks on the floor and if you want a non-marking version of this castor please order our MFV100GRP1B -
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100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFK100NY1B)
£10.60100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60mm Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg
