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 Stock125mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (33736)
Original price was: £68.09.£57.87Current price is: £57.87. Sale!125mm Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Top Plate Swivel ... Read MoreCastor and nylon wheel with a 600kg load capacity. The top plate and frames are made from AISI 304 Stainless Steel Castor and castor has a 172mm overall height. Upgrade your equipment with our 125mm Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, designed for superior performance in demanding environments. Ideal for both industrial and domestic applications, this castor is built to resist corrosion and heavy use. Key Features: Load Capacity: Supports up to 600kg, making it ideal for heavy loads. Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 135x110mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 105x80mm and accommodates 12mm bolts for easy installation. Wheel Material: The castor features a white nylon (polyamide) wheel with a 45mm tread width, designed to provide non-marking performance. This heavy-duty stainless steel castor is perfect for high-load mobile storage, transportation equipment, and mechanical applications in wet environments or where hygiene is critical, such as in the food industry. -
In Stock130mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | 130mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS13075RF)
£143.51130mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor (GDS130ARFHUD) ... Read Morewith special rubber shock absorbing pad. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 95x95mm Bolt Hole Centres: 70x70mm Overall Height: 200mm - 30mm Spring Compression Castor Offset: 36 ~ 50mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane tyre on an aluminium centre Bearing Type: Precision Ball Bearings Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A Surface Treatment: Powder coating Load Rating: 350kg Note: Because of the spring in the rubber shock absorbing pad, the overall height unloaded is 200mm as the load increases, the compression of the rubber pad incrementally reduces the overall height by up to 30mm (see image 2 - GDS130 Compression Curve). The castor is fully compressed at 120kg. The shock absorbing movement also means that the castors off set can range from 36mm to 50mm. -
In Stock150mm Fabricated Steel, 910kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (TFH150CI05)
£46.09150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate ... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Smooth Plain. Load Capacity = 910kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 150x115mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm (using 10mm fixing Bolts), or, 120x60mm (using 12mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 202mm Wheel Material: Cast Iron Wheel Tread Width: 45mm Bearing Type: Smooth Plain Bore Load Rating: 910kg The Bolt Holes of the H series castor are slotted to 120x60mm and 105x80/75mm. Use 12mm diameter bolts when fitting at 120x60mm Use 10mm diameter bolts when fitting at 105x80/75mm 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 -
In Stock150mm 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 Bearings Features: 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. Click here for catalogue page -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATF150TPR)
£11.63Keystone Apparatus / Institutional Castor with 150 ... Read Moremm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Fixed Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5 mm. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Running on a quality ball bearing to offer excellent rolling performance, this popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors.The wheel has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress -
Out of Stock - On the Way150mm Fixed Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (2HKF15020241)
£148.96150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate ... Read Mored Castor - Twin Wheel). The Top Plate measures 175x150mm with 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. The load capacity of this dual wheel castor is 1100kg. The Wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre (92 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The polyurethane tyre is abrasion resistant with a low rolling resistance. The elasticity of the polyurethane allows the wheel absorb some of the rolling vibrations. This provides the user with a smoother and quieter operation yet is gentler on concrete floors compared to hard treads such as Cast Iron. -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT150ARFHUD)
Original price was: £364.91.£230.29Current price is: £230.29. Sale!150mm Polyurethane tyre Wheel with an aluminium ce ... Read Morentre 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 and Power Towable to 4km/h. This high performance castor is fitted with a quality polyurethane tyre 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 -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 2200kg Capacity | Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT150ARFMCD)
Original price was: £307.00.£193.75Current price is: £193.75. Sale!150mm Machine Cast Nylon Wheel fitted into an extr ... Read Morea 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 2200kg and Power Towable to 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 -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG150EAB)
£37.50150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Fixed Castors are sometimes referred to as Rigid Castors because the castor's bracket has no moving parts. Key Specifications & Features Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 190mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort. -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (629RN)
£34.88150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF150RNB300)
£30.30150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg Blue elastic rubber tyre caster wheels offer a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubbers and will not mark floors. -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, (629RNB)
£36.93150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. The Castor Wheel has a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a black Nylon Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion @ 4km/h (walking speed). Blue elastic rubber castor wheels are widely used in industrial, commercial, and institutional settings due to their excellent performance characteristics. Here are the key features of a blue elastic rubber castor wheel: Features of a Blue Elastic Rubber Castor Wheel High Elasticity and Shock Absorption: These wheels absorb shocks and vibrations effectively. Floor Protection: The soft, non-marking rubber protects floors from scratches and scuffs, making them perfect for indoor use on tiles, wood, and other surfaces. Quiet Operation: The elastic rubber compound reduces noise during movement, making these wheels suitable for environments where quiet operation is important, such as hospitals, schools, and offices. Excellent Traction and Grip: Provides superior grip on a variety of surfaces, reducing slippage and enhancing safety in wet or slick environments. Resistance to Wear and Tear: The rubber is highly durable and resists abrasion, ensuring a long service life even in demanding conditions. Smooth Rolling Performance -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 370kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF15020341)
£63.48150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 370kg -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 370kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH150RU15)
£56.25150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate ... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre on a Black Painted Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 45mm Tread Width and a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 370kg 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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way150mm Fixed Castor, 380kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF150NYB380)
£34.77150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 380kg
