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 Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFZ160PN1B)
£25.15Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel). This castor has a 16 ... Read More0mm Wheel with a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre with a Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. Fixed castors - sometimes called rigid castors - are the perfect choice for applications where straight-line movement and stability are required. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 130x110mm Fixing Bolt Hole Spacings: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 190mm Tread Width: 40mm Shore Hardness: Shore A 92+3 Load Rating: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) This is a quality product that is suitable for a wide variety of applications. The polyurethane tyred wheel has a high load capacity, is resistant to wear and tear and has a low rolling resistance. Polyurethane is a slightly softer tread than a hard tread (such as nylon) and offers a quieter operation and reduces vibrations making it more comfortable for users. -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (IFNY16014040)
Original price was: £52.77.£25.62Current price is: £25.62. Sale!160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello - Stainless ... Read More Steel Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg using manual propulsions at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 137x105mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm mounting bolt) Overall Height: 240mm -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (488PAB)
£25.67100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with 100x48mm Bolt Ho ... Read Morele Centres. The Wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 121x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 100x48mm Overall Height: 125mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre (94 Shore A) / Aluminium Centre Bearing Type: Ball Bearings -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (KFMG100CIB)
£25.70100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. The wheel is a solid Cast Iron Wheel with a Needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Fixed castors are often called Rigid castors because the bracket or frame has no moving parts Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Overall Height: 143mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Capacity: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Cast iron castor wheels have a very hard tread making them the easiest of wheels to move (low tractive resistance). They have a very high load capacity, extremely wear resistant and not affected by swarf or aggressive materials. -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK100APC2B)
£25.83100mm Fixed [Rigid] Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed St ... Read Moreeel) with a beige Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Dual Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 130mm Wheel Material: Beige Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 94 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 32mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Key Features: Heavy Gauge Steel: 5mm Top Plate / 4mm Bracket High Load Capacity Wheel Quiet Operation Non-Marking & Gentle on Floors -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (529RNB)
£25.86125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello Pressed Ste ... Read Moreel) 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. -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (429RNB)
£25.99100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 160kg -
In Stock80mm Low Level Fixed Castor, 700kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KF080NYBJ700)
Original price was: £47.79.£26.06Current price is: £26.06. Sale!80mm Low Level Fixed Castor fitted with an extra h ... Read Moreeavy duty Nylon Wheel running on Ball Bearings. The 4 hole Top Plate has 80x60mm Bolt Hole centres and the load capacity of this castor is 700kg. This castor is ideal for heavy duty applications where there is a height restriction and the White Nylon Wheel is non-marking and won't damage concrete floors Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 105x88mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/75mm x60/45mm Overall Height: 120mm Wheel Material: White Cast Nylon Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Load Capacity: 700kg -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearings (MFZ160PN2B)
£26.18160mm Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel). This castor ha ... Read Mores a 160mm Wheel with a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre with a Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. Fixed castors - sometimes called rigid castors - are the perfect choice for applications where straight-line movement and stability are required. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 130x110mm Fixing Bolt Hole Spacings: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 190mm Tread Width: 40mm Shore Hardness: Shore A 92+3 Load Rating: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) This high-quality polyurethane tyred castor wheel is designed for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Featuring a high load capacity, the polyurethane wheel is highly resistant to wear and tear. Dual ball bearings ensure low rolling resistance and smooth manoeuvrability, while the polyurethane tyre provides quieter operation and reduced vibration compared to hard treads such as solid nylon, improving comfort and ease of use -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 270kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG100NYB)
£26.28100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth a 4 hole top plate fitting and 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. This castor houses a Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 270kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Fixed castors are also known as Rigid castors because the frame or bracket has no moving parts. Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Overall Height: 143mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 270kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Nylon castor wheels have a high load capacity at a low cost. They are maintenance free and extremely resistant to water, salts, greases, acids and alkalis -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF125NYB250)
£26.59125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 155mm Height (529PNB)
£26.95125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The castor wheel has a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Grey Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (588RN)
£27.95125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More121x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 180kg -
In Stock50mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 40kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS05065RF)
Original price was: £43.64.£28.51Current price is: £28.51. Sale!50mm Shock absorbing Fixed Castor with Top plate m ... Read Moreeasuring 55x55mm and 42x42mm fixing bolt holes centres to suit 6mm fixing bolts. The wheel as a soft (Shore 80A) polyurethane tyre for high elasticity and is fitted with a precision ball bearing. This castor has as load capacity of 40kg. The Top Plate is made from pressed steel and the frame is aluminium. The parts have powder coated and zinc plated for protection The shock absorbing functions means that the overall height can vary by 10mm. The castor's height without load is 100mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 10mm as the load increases providing up t0 10mm of compression for a fine shock absorbing function. -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK160NY2B)
£28.59160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with a 50mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg. Key Specifications: Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/74mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 200mm 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 white nylon castor wheel is a hard tread and contains Ball Bearings which ensures the lowest rolling resistance. Nylon is probably the most popular wheel used because it is relatively inexpensive, strong and long lasting. It is unaffected by water and resistant to most chemicals except acids and chlorines.
