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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Fixed Castor (Twin Wheel), 300mm, 4000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2FT300PC2B)
£594.19300mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fixed Castor wit... Read Moreh. The Castor Comes with two 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. - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 225kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (TF4100NY14)
£13.49100mm Fixed Castor (REVVO Brand) with a White Nylo... Read Moren Wheel. The top plate measures 145mm x 110mm and the Fixing Bolt Hole Centres are 105x80mm.The castor wheel has a 35mm Tread Width with a Needle Roller Bearing and the Load Capacity is 225kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed).The white nylon wheel is a hard tread which provides the lowest rolling resistance and maximum mobility. Being nylon the wheel is non-marking and will not damage concrete floors. - In Stock
75mm Fixed Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV075RP)
£3.1675mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Grey Rubber Tyr... Read Moree Wheel on a Nylon centre. The Bolt Hole Centres are 55x42mm and the load capacity is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general, light duty general purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that is non-marking and gentle on floors. This castor is ideal for most domestic or industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy swivel castor in needed. - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (429RN)
£21.35100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel Fra... Read Moreme) with 80X60mm Bolt Hole Centres to suit an 8mm Bolt. Elastic Blue Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centre with a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 160Kg
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125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV125NY1B)
£8.20125mm White Nylon Wheel with a roller bearing f... Read Moreitted 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 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 roller bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket makes this castor a great choice for the widest range of industrial and domestic applications.
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150mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre wheel, Roller Bearing (629PNB)
£33.27150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG150RUB)
£43.92150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg - In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 910kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH150CI15)
£46.13150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with a 45mm Tread width and Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 910kgFeatures of the H Series Castor- The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel
- The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio
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200mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV200RN1B)
£27.69200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg - Out of Stock - On the Way
50mm Furniture Fixed Castor, 20kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KF050RPSM)
£4.9950mm castor wheel with grey rubber tyre wheel fitt... Read Moreed into an L-Shaped Side Mounting Plate. Low level furniture castor with 14mm floor clearance and a 58mm x 57mm Side mounting L-Shaped plate with 35x35mm bolt hole centres. This castor has a 20kg Load Capacity. - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG125NYB)
£23.33125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 900kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100ARFMCD)
£86.86100mm Machine... Read More Cast Nylon Wheel fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Fixed Castor with 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.
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200mm Fixed Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH200PT15)
£100.59200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kg - In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 730kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (TFH150PT2H)
£99.53150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 38mm Tread width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 730kgFeatures of the H Series Castor- The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel
- The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio
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125mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF125PCB300)
£48.39125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg