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 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, 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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Fixed Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT125ARFMCD)
Original price was: £176.86.£171.70Current price is: £171.70. Sale!125mm 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 1500kg at 4km/hThis 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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Fixed Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT125ARFHUD)
Original price was: £338.95.£213.91Current price is: £213.91. Sale!125mm 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 1100kg at 4km/hThis 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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way250mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GSST250RF)
Original price was: £275.07.£267.05Current price is: £267.05. Sale!250mm Fixed Castor with shock absorption and 30mm ... Read Morecompression. 175x1140mm Top Plate with 149/132x111/99mm slotted fixing bolt holes. Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel fitted with Ball Bearings. Power Towable: Max. Load at 10km/h = 1,350kg Max. Load at 20km/h = 1,000kg The special rubber pad absorbs shocks like a sponge to largely reduce external shocks coming from uneven floors to prevent damage to the products and allows for 30mm compression / shock absorption. The castor's overall height given is when the castor is not under any load. -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Fixed Castor, 2500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT200ARFMCD)
Original price was: £351.83.£222.03Current price is: £222.03. Sale!200mm Machine Cast Nylon Wheel - Fixed Castor - Lo ... Read Moread Capacity: 2500kg and Power Towable to 4km/h. Engineered for extreme durability and precision performance, the GXT-200-ARF-MCD fixed [Rigid] castor features a high-grade 200mm Machine Cast Nylon Wheel (80 Shore D). The wheel is housed within an extra-strong, fabricated top plate frame designed to withstand demanding industrial conditions. The top plate includes slotted bolt holes (148/132×111/99mm) compatible with European and UK standard 140×105mm bolt hole centres, ensuring versatile installation across a wide range of equipment. Key features: Exceptional Load Capacity: Handles up to 2500kg at 4km/h for reliable heavy-duty performance. Durable Construction: Welded steel frame with a tough powder-coated finish resists corrosion and impact. Smooth, Floor-Safe Mobility: Extra-Strong Non-marking white nylon wheel. Precision Movement: Twin sealed ball bearings and an integrated axle shaft ensure effortless rolling and long service life. Ideal for applications requiring maximum strength, durability, and floor protection, this castor is built for heavy industrial use - where performance can’t be compromised. Want to see more options? Check out our full GXT range in the catalogue. -
In Stock200mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GSST200WRF)
Original price was: £551.88.£214.33Current price is: £214.33. Sale!200mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor with 30mm compr ... Read Moreession. 160x120mm Top Plate with 140/110x105/80mm slotted bolt holes. Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel fitted with Ball Bearings. Power Towable: Max Load at 10km/h = 500kg Max Load at 20km/h = 400kg The special rubber pad absorbs shocks like a sponge to largely reduce external shocks coming from uneven floors to prevent damage to the products and allows for 30mm compression / shock absorption. The castor's overall height given is when the castor is not under any load. -
In Stock100mm Heavy Duty Gate Castor, 75kg Spring Loaded | Fixed Castor with Rubber Tyre Wheel (GCOPENHD100RU)
Original price was: £75.83.£35.16Current price is: £35.16. Sale!Spring Loaded Heavy Duty Gate Castor with a robust ... Read More 1 inch (25.4mm) square central steel stem - Zinc Galvanised for outside use. This gate castor has an overall height of 365mm and the fixing plate is pre-drilled with two 8mm fixing holes spaced 85mm apart. It moves on a fixed castor bracket fitted with a 100mm Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 38mm Tread Width running on two ball bearings View 2D drawing for product dimensions by clicking on the thumbnail image above (below the main product image) This heavy duty gate castor is spring loaded to help with opening and closing a heavy gate and is suitable for use on uneven surfaces. The gate castor will help support the gate to help prevent hinge damage. The spring begins compression with a 20kg load and is fully compressed with 100kg's of force. -
In Stock300mm Fixed Castor, 4080kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Taper Roller (EHF312SUTM)
£1,052.58Extra Heavy Duty Swivel Castor with 300mm Polyuret ... Read Morehane 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. -
Out of Stock - On the Way250mm Fixed Castor, 2950kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Taper Roller (EHF210SUTM)
£820.22Extra Heavy Duty Swivel Castor with 250mm Polyuret ... Read Morehane 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 2,950kg and is suitable for power towing,The castor has an overall height of 368mm and the top plate measures 178mm x 153mm with bolt hole centres of 127mm x 102mm that are suitable for 16mm bolts. -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DFRN12511030)
Original price was: £11.62.£6.43Current price is: £6.43. Sale!125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg Key Specifications: Wheel Diameter: 125mm Wheel Tread Width: 28mm Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (suits 8mm bolts) Overall Height 155mm Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Wheel / Black Nylon Centre Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Capacity: 200kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h - walking speed) The Blue Elastic Rubber offers a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubber tyres and will not mark floors. It is a great choice where you need a softer yet resilient wheel that will not mark or damage floors. The wheel is fitted with a roller bearing which consists of steel rollers housed in a plastic cage that lowers rolling resistance even when under load. -
In Stock82mm Low Level Fixed Castor, 650kg Capacity | 82mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KF8270PTB)
£60.4982mm Low Level Fixed Castor (Low Level Castor) wit ... Read Moreh 140x105 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 650kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way250mm Fixed Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF250PCB1500A)
£182.96250mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More160x120 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1500kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way250mm Fixed Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF250NYB1100)
£107.01250mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More160x120 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kg -
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150mm 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
