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 Stock250mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GSST250RF)
Original price was: £593.44.£267.05Current price is: £267.05.Sale!250mm Fixed Castor with shock absorption and 30mm ... Read Morecompression. 175x1140mm Top Plate with 149/132x111/99mm slotted fixing bolt holes. Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel fitted with Ball Bearings.Power Towable:- Max. Load at 10km/h = 1,350kg
- Max. Load at 20km/h = 1,000kg
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150mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG150RUB)
£45.46150mm 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
100mm Heavy Duty Gate Castor, 75kg Spring Loaded | Fixed Castor with Rubber Tyre Wheel (GCOPENHD100RU)
Original price was: £54.09.£35.16Current price is: £35.16.Sale!Spring Loaded Heavy Duty Gate Castor with a robust... Read More 1 inch (25.4mm) square central steel stem - Zinc Galvanised for outside use.This gate castor has an overall height of 365mm and the fixing plate is pre-drilled with two 8mm fixing holes spaced 85mm apart. It moves on a fixed castor bracket fitted with a 100mm Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 38mm Tread Width running on two ball bearingsView 2D drawing for product dimensions by clicking on the thumbnail image above (below the main product image)This heavy duty gate castor is spring loaded to help with opening and closing a heavy gate and is suitable for use on uneven surfaces. The gate castor will help support the gate to help prevent hinge damage. The spring begins compression with a 20kg load and is fully compressed with 100kg's of force. - Out of Stock - On the Way
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 - Out of Stock - On the Way
200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (829NY)
£36.92200mm Flexello Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Ste... Read Moreel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KFMG125EAB)
£35.80125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed).Fixed castors are often called Rigid castors because the bracket [frame] has no moving partsKey Specifications & 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: 250kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h)
- Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort.
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150mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (629SUB)
£60.54150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 2000kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT200ARFHUD)
Original price was: £432.73.£271.76Current price is: £271.76.Sale!200mm Polyuretha... Read Morene tyre Wheel with an aluminium centre fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Fixed Castor with 148/132x111/99mm bolt hole centres. The slotted bolt holes cover the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 2000kg at 4km/hThis high performance castor is fitted with a quality polyurethane tyre 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 - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 75kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV100GRP1B)
£5.58100mm Grey Rubber Tyre wheel on a plastic centre w... Read Moreith 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 Grey Rubber Tyre is non-marking and has a softer wheel compared to hard tread wheels like nylon. The rubber absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option and will not mark or 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 castor a great choice for many industrial or domestic applications. - In Stock
63mm Fixed Castor, 45kg Capacity | 63mm Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (288RN)
£6.2063mm Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 4-hole top ... Read Moreplate and 76x35mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an overall height of 81mm. The wheel is Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre with a Black Nylon Centre with a 25mm Tread width and a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 45kgElastic Blue Rubber tyres are stronger than standard natural rubber. It has a soft tread and is both gentle on floors and non-marking while absorbing fine vibrations when moving which provides user comfort and limits noise. - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV200NY1B)
Original price was: £27.99.£20.99Current price is: £20.99.Sale!200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Hole Centres and 235mm Overall height. The White Nylon Wheel has a 50mm Tread Width and a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed).Key Specifications:- Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 105x84/76mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 11mm
- Overall Height: 235mm
- Load Capacity: 300kg
- Out of Stock - On the Way
150mm Fabricated Steel, 910kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (TFH150CI05)
£44.74150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Smooth Plain. 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, 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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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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125mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321468)
£10.64125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) wi... Read Moreth 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg
This is a 4 hole plate fitting castor and the bolt holes suit an 8mm bolt as well as being slotted (rather than round) to accommodate 80/76mm x 60x44.5mm.
