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, Plain Bore, (488PN)
£15.74100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More100x48 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kg- In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 910kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH150CI15)
£47.75150mm 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 | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV200PN2B)
£38.43200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DFRN12511030)
Original price was: £8.93.£8.37Current price is: £8.37.Sale!125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) With ... Read More80X60mm Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel With Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200Kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LFV100RMB)
£6.00100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Black Rubber T... Read Moreyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 80x60mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 70kg 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 Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV160RP)
£17.60160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Grey Rubber Ty... Read Morere wheel on a Nylon Center. It as 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and a Load Capacity of 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Grey rubber tyre that is both non-marking and gentle on floors. The wheel has a roller bearing that lower the rolling resistance. It makes a great new component to make your equipment mobile or as a replacement castor. It is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley, dolly or furniture where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (429RNB)
£25.23100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 160kg - In Stock
125mm Heavy Duty Fixed Castor, 700kg Capacity | White Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HFV125NY2B)
£20.93125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor with Heavy... Read More Gauge Pressed Steel and a load capacity of 700kg. The swivel head has a double ball race with hardened ball race track.- 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 40mm 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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125mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF125PCB300)
£50.09125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (KFMG200NYB)
£33.92200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80mm Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 140x110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted to 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 12.7mm (suits M12 bolts)
- Overall Height: 240mm
- Offset: 56mm
- Wheel Tread Width: 46mm
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125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (529NYB)
£17.62125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg - In Stock
100mm 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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125mm 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 Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 295kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (488SUB)
£37.92100mm Top Plate Pressed Steel Fixed Castor (Flexel... Read Morelo Brand) with 100x48mm Hole Centres. The castor wheel is a Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with 43mm Tread with and Needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 295kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG125CIB)
£33.91125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kgFixed Castors are sometimes referred to as Rigid castors because there are no moving parts in the Bracket [Frame].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)
- Cast iron castor wheels have a very hard tread making them the easiest of wheels to move (low tractive resistance). They have a very high load capacity, extremely wear resistant and not affected by swarf or aggressive materials.
