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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75mm Fixed Castor, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV075PP)
£2.9775mm White Polypropylene wheel fitted into a Top P... Read Morelate Fixed Castor with 55x42mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a White Polypropylene wheel which is non-marking and won't damage concrete floors. This castor is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor is low and generally should not exceed 4km/h (walking speed). - In Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV160PN2B)
£22.75160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321468)
£10.28125mm 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.
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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
100mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (KF100NPSBJ300)
£20.80100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel). 80x6... Read More0 Bolt Hole Centres. Soft Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 80) on a Black Nylon Centre. The wheel has two quality ball bearing and the load capacity of this castor is 300kg at 4km/h (walking speed) - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV200PP)
£17.20200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a White Polyprop... Read Moreylene wheel. It has 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres, 235mm overall height and the load capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This is one of our most popular castors and the White Polypropylene wheel is non-marking and won’t damage concrete floors. Because it is a hard tread it has the lowest rolling and swivelling resistance. It is ideal as a new component or a replacement caster for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFK200PN1B)
£34.95200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg - In Stock
75mm Fixed Castor, 170kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (388CI)
£10.9575mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello Pressed Stee... Read Morel) with 83x35mm Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Plain Bore and 32mm Wheel Tread Width. Load Capacity = 170kg - In Stock
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. - In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 910kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (TFH150CI2H)
£71.70150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball 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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125mm Fixed Castor, 425kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH125PT1H)
£58.70125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabric... Read Moreated Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 425kg
Features 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, 550kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF200NYB550)
£38.94200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 550kg - In Stock
50mm Furniture Fixed Castor, 20kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KF050RPSM)
£4.9950mm castor wheel with grey rubber tyre wheel fitt... Read Moreed into an L-Shaped Side Mounting Plate. Low level furniture castor with 14mm floor clearance and a 58mm x 57mm Side mounting L-Shaped plate with 35x35mm bolt hole centres. This castor has a 20kg Load Capacity. - In Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV160PN1B)
£22.20160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321428)
£8.20125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) wi... Read Moreth 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon 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.