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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100mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV100NY2B)
£6.48100mm White Nylon Wheel with a ball bearing fitted... Read More 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 150kg 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 ball 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. - Out of Stock - On the Way
200mm Fixed Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG200PAB)
£58.09200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 600kg - In Stock
150mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150ARFMUD)
£68.60150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) fixed ... Read Morecastor and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kg
For the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is between 11 and 12mm.
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63mm Fixed Castor, 45kg Capacity | 63mm Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (288RN)
£5.9963mm 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. - Out of Stock - On the Way
200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (829PNB)
£50.42200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFK125PN1B)
£12.66125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Heavy Duty Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and 157mm Overall Height. Red Polyurethane Tyre caster wheel with a white nylon Centre Wheel and 34mm Tread Width with Roller Bearing. 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. - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV125NY2B)
£9.19125mm White Nylon Wheel with a ball bearing fit... Read Moreted 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 ball 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.</p>
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200mm Fixed Castor, 1045kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (888SUB)
£114.55200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More140x73 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 1045kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 75kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV100GRP1B)
£5.39100mm 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
125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 155mm Height (529PNB)
£25.27125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 535kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (HKF20020341)
£77.81200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 535kg - In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 520kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (688NYB)
£35.79150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Heavy Duty Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 140x73 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 520kg - In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (629RN)
£31.60150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LFV160RMB)
£12.85160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Black Rubber T... Read Moreyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 105x80mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 160kg 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
200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, 238mm Height (KFCR20020241)
£73.15200mm Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Tread... Read More Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg