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 Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KFCR10020241)
£34.59100mm Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Tread... Read More Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg- In Stock
250mm Fixed Castor, 1150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF25025241)
£124.89250mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Its overall height is 303mm and the castor wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre and a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearings. The load Capacity is 1150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG100PCB)
£38.48100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed).Fixed castors are often called Rigid castors because there are no moving parts in the castor's bracket or frame.Key Specifications and Features:- Top Plate Size: 140x110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm
- Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm
- Overall Height: 143mm
- Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Load Capacity: 300kg (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.
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150mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG150NYB)
£29.50150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth White Nylon Wheel and 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. The Nylon Wheel has a50mm Tread Width and comes with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MFK160NY)
£19.68160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with a 40mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. 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 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. - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor (Powder Coated), 900kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP200ARFMUD)
Original price was: £130.80.£75.83Current price is: £75.83.Sale!200mm Heavy-duty Fixed Castor with a Powder Coated... Read More Pressed Steel Bracket and a 250mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball BearingsFeatures:- 900kg Load Capacity: For the most demanding applications and heavy-duty loads.
- Silver/Grey Powder Coating: Making this the best looking heavy-duty industrial castor on the market. The powder-coating not only looks great but also provides corrosion protection which prolongs its optimal performance and keeps the castor looking good.
- Quality Ball Bearings: For the lowest rolling resistance to reduce the effort needed to move.
- Strong Pressed Steel Plate: The top plate measure 140x110mm with fixing bolt holes slotted to 105x80/75mm to suit 10mm bolts
- Precision Engineered: These castors have no sideways movement on the wheel to provide exceptional operating performance.
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125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFK125RN1B)
£15.81125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Heavy Duty Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 80x60mm Hole Centres and an overall height of 157mm. The Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel contains a Roller Bearing and has a 40mm Tread Width. Load Capacity = 250kg.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.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 Stock
80mm 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)Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 105x80mm
- Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm fixing bolts)
- Overall Height: 105mm
- Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
- Wheel Material: Red Polyurethane Tyre on Grey Nylon Centre
- Shore Hardness: 95A
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200mm Fixed Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (TFH200PT2H)
£132.89200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80 Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kgThe 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
- 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
- Power Towable to 6km/h.
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160mm 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. - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG125NYB)
£24.15125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kgFixed castors are often referred to as Rigid castors because the Frame [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: 165mm
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Load Capacity: 350kg (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.
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160mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFS160RNB)
£47.19160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Cast... Read Moreor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV100RN2B)
£8.90100mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centr... Read Moree wheel with a ball 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 160kg 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. It is also 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 makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products.</p>
This castor is often used on flight cases as well as in many medical, industrial and domestic applications.<br></p>
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150mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre wheel, Roller Bearing (629PNB)
£34.44150mm 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
125mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KFMG125CRPCB)
£52.97125mm Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80m... Read Morem Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The wheel has a Crown Tread Polyurethane Tyred on Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kgFixed Castors are sometimes referred to as Rigid Castors because the bracket [frame] does not have any moving parts.Key Specifications and Features:- Top Plate Size: 140x110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm
- Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm
- Overall Height: 165mm
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A
- Load Capacity: 350kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h)
- Crowned Polyurethane Tread for easy manoeuvrability.
