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 Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF20020441)
£60.00200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 1000kg- In Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK160RN2B)
£36.35160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg.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
125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (529RNB)
£25.86125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg.
Elastic rubber tyres is a type of rubber that it offers higher load capacities than standard rubber tyres. The roller bearing consists of steel rollers in a plastic cage that rotate between the axle tube and the wheel's hub. This greatly reduces rolling resistance even under load and roller bearings are maintenance free and robust.
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125mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFS125RNB)
£28.59125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Cast... Read Moreor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK125PA2B)
£36.76125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with a 38mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg.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 polyurethane elastomer wheel offers excellent elasticity, hardness and resistance to compression. This means that while it has a low rolling resistance it is also gentle on floors and absorbs some of the rolling vibration for user comfort and reduced noise. - In Stock
100mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MFS100NY)
£12.57100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with Brake (Stainless... Read More Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Fixing Hole Centres. This castor has a White Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/m (walking Speed).Fixed castors are sometimes called Rigid castors because the bracket [frame] has no moving parts.Key Specifications- Top Plate Size: 100x85mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x12mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolts)
- Overall Height: 128mm
- Stainless Steel Grade: AISI 304
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300mm Fixed Castor, 4080kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Taper Roller (EHF312SUTM)
£1,052.58Extra Heavy Duty Swivel Castor with 300mm Polyu... Read Morerethane Tyre Cast Iron wheel on taper roller bearings. The bracket is fabricated forge steel and coated with a black electrostatic finish. The load capacity of this castor is 4,080kg and is suitable for power towing,
The castor has an overall height of 422mm and the top plate measures 178mm x 1184mm with bolt hole centres of 127mm x 102mm that are suitable for 16mm bolts.
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200mm Fixed Castor, 1150kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH200CI15)
£63.89200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and a premium quality Cast Iron Wheel with a Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 1150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.The 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, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV160BRP1B)
£14.66160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel). The ... Read Morecastor wheel has a Black Rubber Tyre on a Black Polypropylene (Plastic) Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Key Specifications:- Plate Size: 135X110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts)
- Overall height: 196mm
- Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
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75mm Fixed Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV075RP)
£3.3875mm 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
150mm Fixed Castor (Powder Coated), 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP150ARFMUD)
Original price was: £100.76.£58.70Current price is: £58.70.Sale!150mm Heavy-duty Fixed Castor with a Powder Coated... Read More Pressed Steel Bracket and a 200mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball BearingsFeatures:- 700kg 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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63mm Fixed Castor, 122kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (288NY)
Original price was: £4.42.£2.71Current price is: £2.71.Sale!63mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 7... Read More6x35 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 122kg - In Stock
250mm Fixed Castor, 2950kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Taper Roller (EHF210SUTM)
£820.22Extra Heavy Duty Swivel Castor with 250mm Polyu... Read Morerethane Tyre Cast Iron wheel on taper roller bearings. The bracket is fabricated forge steel and coated with a black electrostatic finish. The load capacity of this castor is 2,950kg and is suitable for power towing,
The castor has an overall height of 368mm and the top plate measures 178mm x 153mm with bolt hole centres of 127mm x 102mm that are suitable for 16mm bolts.
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100mm Fixed Castor, 900kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100ARFMCD)
Original price was: £162.47.£102.54Current price is: £102.54.Sale!Fixed [Rigid] Castor - 100mm Mac... Read Morehine Cast Nylon Wheel - Load Capacity: 600kg and Power Towable to 4km/h.Engineered for extreme durability and precision performance, the GXT-100-ARF-MCD Fixed castor features a high-grade 100mm Machine Cast Nylon Wheel (80 Shore D). The wheel is housed within an extra-strong, fabricated top plate frame designed to withstand demanding industrial conditions.The top plate includes European and UK standard 80x60mm bolt hole centres, ensuring versatile installation across a wide range of equipment.Key features:- Exceptional Load Capacity: Handles up to 600kg at 4km/h for reliable heavy-duty performance.
- Durable Construction: Welded steel frame with a tough powder-coated finish resists corrosion and impact.
- Smooth, Floor-Safe Mobility: Extra-Strong Non-marking White Nylon Wheel.
- Precision Movement: Twin sealed ball bearings and an integrated axle shaft ensure effortless rolling and long service life.
- Ideal for applications requiring maximum strength, durability, and floor protection, this castor is built for heavy industrial use - where performance can’t be compromised.
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100mm High Temperature Fixed Castor, 125kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MFX100HT)
£17.16100mm Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with with 80x60... Read Moremm Bolt Hole centres and 128mm Overall Height. This castor houses a High Temperature Black Phenolic Wheel with a 35mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. It is Rated to +280 degrees C and has a Load Capacity = 120kg
