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 Stock100mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 370kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearings (33675)
£54.65100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed (also kno... Read Morewn as Rigid) Castor and nylon wheel with ball bearings. The top plate and frames are made from AISI 304 Stainless Steel Castor. This castor has a 137mm overall height.Upgrade your equipment with our 100mm Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Swivel 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 370kg, making it ideal for heavy loads.
- Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 105x80mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 80x60mm and accommodates 8mm bolts for easy installation.
- Wheel Material: The castor features a white nylon (polyamide) wheel with a 37mm tread width, designed to provide non-marking performance.
- Precision Bearings: Fitted with two precision ball bearings, this castor offers the lowest rolling and swivel resistance in its class, ensuring effortless movement even under heavy loads.
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160mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFS160PNB)
£52.58160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (AISI 304 Stainless S... Read Moreteel) with a 140x110mm Top Plate and 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The caster wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with a stainless steel Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 1400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, ball Bearing (2HKF20020241)
£182.26200mm 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 1400kg.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 Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (2HKF15020241)
£144.62150mm 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 Stock
100mm High Temperature Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Phenolic Wheel, Plain Bore (MFS100HT)
£24.00100mm High Temperature Top Plate Fixed Castor (Sta... Read Moreinless Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres and 128mm overall height. Black Phenolic caster wheel with 35mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kgThis castor is rated from -40 Deg. C to +280 Deg. C and is made from AISI304 Stainless Steel with a double ball race in the swivel head. - Out of Stock - On the Way
200mm Fixed Castor, 800kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF200NYBJ800)
£61.60200mm Fixed Castor with a 135mm x 110mm Top Plate ... Read Moreand 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole spacings. The castor wheel is a Solid White Nylon with two shielded ball bearings. Load Capacity = 800kg- The castor wheel is a heavy-duty polyamide 6 (usually referred to as nylon) wheel with shielded ball bearing and is not affected by water.
- Being a hard tread it offers the lowest rolling resistance and easiest mobility.
- This castor is a popular choice in a wide variety of heavy-duty applications and the Nylon wheel will not damage or mark concrete floors
- The castor wheel is a heavy-duty polyamide 6 (usually referred to as nylon) wheel with shielded ball bearing and is not affected by water.
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160mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball, Bearing (KF160NYBJ500)
£43.22160mm Fixed Castor (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel) with... Read More a 135mm x 110mm Top Plate with 105x80mm Fixing Hole spacings. The castor wheel is a Solid White Nylon Castor Wheel with two ball bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity, Black Rubber Tyre wheel, Ball bearing (MFK160EA2B)
£39.01160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with a 50mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg.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.Elastic rubber tyres provide the benefits of a rubber tyre wheel such as being gentle on floors and absorbing fine vibrations but they can hold more weight. They are a great solution if you need a rubber tyre wheel but the load being carried is too much for a castor with a standard rubber tyre wheel. - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 1090kg Capacity| Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (888CIB)
£68.33200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with 140x73mm Bolt Ho... Read Morele Centres each suiting an M10 fixing bolt. The heavy duty bracket is made from pressed steel with a bright zinc finish. The Cast Iron Wheel contains a Roller Bearing to reducing rolling resistance. The Load Capacity of this castor is 1090kg.Cast Iron Castor Wheels are a great choice for many rough service applications because they are strong, shock resistant and have a long working life. They have a very low tractive resistance which aids in the ease of movement and are not susceptible to picking up swarf and other floor debris which may hamper the performance of other Castor Wheel materials. - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV200RN2B)
£32.91200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg.Blue elastic rubber tyres are gentle on floors and non-marking. They are a popular choice when a castor with a rubber tyre is needed but the weight to be carried is heavier than what a castor with a standard rubber tyre wheel can hold. - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV200PN2B)
£38.43200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg - In Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFZ160RN2B)
£29.91160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre (Shore 65 A) on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheels have a high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance. The elastic rubber allows for user comfort by reducing vibration, noise and rolling resistance. - In Stock
80mm Fixed Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV080PN2B)
£6.7480mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Cen... Read Moretre with a ball 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 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)
The Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. It is also a bit softer than hard tread wheels making the castor smoother and quieter running. The polyurethane tyre is also non-marking and gentle on floors while the ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications.</p>
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Fixed Castor (Twin Wheel), 300mm, 4000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2FT300PC2B)
£614.99300mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fixed Castor wit... Read Moreh. The Castor Comes with two Heavy Duty Wheels with Polyurethane Tyres on a Cast Iron Centre. Each wheel runs on quality ball bearings. The load rating of this product is 4,000kg. - In Stock
Fixed Castor (Twin Wheel), 200mm, 2000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2FT200PC2B)
£316.28200mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fixed Castor, Po... Read Morelyurethane Tyre Wheel, 2000kg Load Rating
