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
- Display 15 Products per page
-
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KFMG100CRPCB)
£42.72100mm Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) and Crown Tr ... Read Moreead Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Overall Height: 143mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Crowned Tread for easy manoeuvrability -
In Stock75mm Fixed Castor, 90kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (388RN)
£5.3475mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello - Pressed St ... Read Moreeel) with 83x35mm Bolt Hole Centres. Non-Marking Blue Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 90kg. Key Specifications Top Plate Dimensions: 102x64mm Bolt Hole Centres: 83x35mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 95mm Wheel Material: Blue Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Tyre Hardness: 60 Shore A Wheel Diameter: 75mm Wheel Tread Width: 32mm Load Rating: 90kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors with a protective bright zinc plate finish that is suitable for most industrial or domestic applications. -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 225kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KFMG125EAB)
£36.88125mm 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 = 225kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Fixed castors are often called Rigid castors because the bracket [frame] has no moving parts Key Specifications & Features Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Overall Height: 165mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 225kg (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 Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (429PN)
£19.55100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello - Pressed S ... Read Moreteel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFZ100PN2B)
£12.36100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centr ... Read Moree 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 180kg 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. -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG200EAB)
£37.51200mm 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 = 400kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). 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: 240mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 400kg (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 Stock100mm Fixed Castor | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 180kg Capacity (MFZ100PN1B)
£10.75100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centr ... Read Moree with a roller 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 180kg 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 roller 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. -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG100EAB)
£28.89100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth a 4 hole top plate fitting and 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. The castor wheel is a Black Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Fixed castors are often referred to as 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: 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 Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 535kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (TFH200RU2H)
£99.93200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate ... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 535kgFeatures of the H Series CastorThe Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steelThe side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (829RNB)
£59.32200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LFV100RNB200)
£15.36100mm Elastic Blue Rubber Tyre Wheel on a black ny ... Read Morelon centre fitted into a Top Plate Fixed Castor with 80x60mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h This popular general purpose castor is fitted with an elastic blue rubber tyre that provides a higher load capacity than a standard grey or black rubber tyred wheel. The wheel is fitted with a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance and rubber tyre is gentle on 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 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 Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV160BRP1B)
£14.66160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel). The ... Read Morecastor wheel has a Black Rubber Tyre on a Black Polypropylene (Plastic) Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Plate Size: 135X110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts) Overall height: 196mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFZ160RN2B)
£30.81160mm 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 Stock150mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (MFS150PN)
£31.41150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Cast ... Read Moreor) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with a smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 150kg
