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, 500kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG150CIB)
£41.29150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth a Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 140mm x 110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Overall Height: 190mm Tread Width: 45mm Cast iron wheels are generally the first choice for heavy duty and arduous applications. They have a high load capacity, are wear resistant and unaffected by swarf or aggressive materials. -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 550kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF200NYB550)
£41.52200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 550kg -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF12520441)
£42.53125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
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 Stock125mm Fixed Castor,, 250kg Load | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 155mm Height (529SUB)
£43.45125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KFMG125PCB)
£44.25125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Fixed castors are often called Rigid castors because there are no moving parts in the castor's bracket or frame. Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Overall Height: 165mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 400kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Polyurethane tyre castor wheels offer high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance—lasting up to 10 times longer than rubber wheels under similar conditions. With a soft tread that’s softer than concrete, they won’t damage floors and operate with minimal noise. Resistant to oils, greases, petrol, and a wide range of chemicals, they’re ideal for demanding environments. -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 225kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TF4100PT14)
£44.40100mm Fixed Castor (REVVO Branded Pressed Steel) w ... Read Moreith a Polyurethane Tyre Wheel. The top plate measures 145x110mm top plate size and has 105X80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron with a Needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 225Kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 145x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80mm / 116x635mm Overall Height: 139mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Rating: 225kg (hand pushed to 4km/h) -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (829NYB)
£44.49200mm Flexello Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Ste ... Read Moreel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball, Bearing (KF160NYBJ500)
£44.52160mm 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 Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (MFK200EA2B)
£44.56200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Fixed Castor, 320kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH100CI1H)
£45.45100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate ... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with 45mm Tread with and a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 320kg 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 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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Fixed Castor, 325kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (588SUB)
£46.21125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More121x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 325kg -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG150RUB)
£46.83150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 370kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearings (33675)
Original price was: £56.29.£47.12Current price is: £47.12. Sale!100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed (also known as Ri ... Read Moregid) 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. 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.
