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, 900kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100ARFMCD)
£86.86100mm Machine... Read More Cast Nylon Wheel fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Fixed Castor with 80x60mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 900kg at 4km/h
This high performance castor is fitted with a white machine cast nylon 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.
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125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (588RN)
£25.32125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More121x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 180kg - In Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV160PP)
£13.53125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a White Polyprop... Read Moreylene wheel. It has 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and the load capacity is 200kg 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
100mm Fixed Castor, 225kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (TF4100NY04)
£11.63100mm Fixed Castor (REVVO Brand) with a White Nylo... Read Moren Wheel. The top plate measures 145mm x 110mm and the Fixing Bolt Hole Centres are 105x80mm.The castor wheel has a 35mm Tread Width with a Smooth Plain Bore and the Load Capacity is 225kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed).The white nylon wheel is a hard tread which provides the lowest rolling resistance and maximum mobility. Being nylon the wheel is non-marking and will not damage concrete floors. - 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 - Out of Stock - On the Way
125mm Fixed Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT125ARFMCD)
£145.47125mm Machine... Read More Cast Nylon Wheel 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 1500kg at 4km/h
This high performance castor is fitted with a white machine cast nylon 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
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150mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KFMG150CRPCB)
£57.82150mm Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) and Crown Tr... Read Moreead Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KF200APCB800)
£72.31200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed ... Read MoreSteel Bracket) with 105x80 bolt hole centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 800kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KFMG125CRPCB)
£51.17125mm Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Tread... Read More Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 529RTB (529RTB)
£34.72125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg - In Stock
80mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 120kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFS080PNB)
£16.5680mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Casto... Read Morer) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg - In Stock
300mm Fixed Castor, 4080kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Taper Roller (EHF312SUTM)
£987.36Extra 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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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, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KFCR10020241)
£33.42100mm Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Tread... Read More Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg