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 Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore, (488RN)
£18.42100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More100x48 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 160kg -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 910kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (TFH150CI2H)
£76.44150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate ... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 910kg 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 Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KFMG125CRPCB)
£54.56125mm Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) with 105x80m ... Read Morem Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The wheel has a Crown Tread Polyurethane Tyred on Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg Fixed Castors are sometimes referred to as Rigid Castors because the bracket [frame] does not have any moving parts. Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Overall Height: 165mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Load Capacity: 350kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Crowned Polyurethane Tread for easy manoeuvrability. -
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 Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321968)
£10.79100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgThis is a 4 hole plate fitting castor and the bolt holes suit an 8mm bolt as well as being slotted (rather than round) to accommodate 80/76mm x 60x44.5mm. -
In Stock75mm Fixed Castor, 170kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (388CI)
£11.6975mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello Pressed Stee ... Read Morel) with 83x35mm Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Plain Bore and 32mm Wheel Tread Width. Load Capacity = 170kg -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (429NYB)
£17.36This heavy-duty 100mm Flexello Fixed Castor is des ... Read Moreigned for smooth, reliable movement under demanding conditions. With a strong pressed-steel frame and a high-load nylon wheel, it offers excellent durability for industrial and commercial use. Fixed castors are also known as Rigid Castors because the frame does not have any moving parts. Key Specifications: Load Capacity: 250kg (manual propulsion up to 4km/h) Top Plate Size: 100mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80 × 60mm Overall Height: 128mm Wheel Material: White nylon – impact-resistant and low-maintenance Bearing Type: Roller bearing for smooth, effortless rolling Why Choose Nylon? Nylon wheels are known for their strength and resistance to salts, greases, acids, and alkalis. They won't mark or damage concrete floors and offer a high load capacity — making nylon one of the most popular wheel materials in industrial environments. About Roller Bearings The roller bearing system reduces rolling resistance, making manoeuvring easier even with heavy loads. Tough, maintenance-free, and built for long life. Ideal for trolleys, warehouse equipment, manufacturing applications, and more -
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 Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF125RNB180)
£31.21125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Keystone Pressed Ste ... Read Moreel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an overall height of 159mm. The Caster Wheel is has a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Elastic rubber tyres is a type of rubber that it offers higher load capacities than standard rubber tyres. The roller bearing consists of steel rollers in a plastic cage that rotate between the axle tube and the wheel's hub. This greatly reduces rolling resistance even under load and roller bearings are maintenance free and robust. -
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 Stock80mm Fixed Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV080PN2B)
£6.9580mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centre ... Read More 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> -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFZ160NY1B)
£17.14Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing ... Read MoreBolt Hole Centres and a 160mm White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 135x114mm Mounting Bolt Hole Centre: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Size: 13.5x11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 190mm Bearing Type: Needle Roller Bearing -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (429RN)
£22.77100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) ... Read More with 80X60mm Bolt Hole Centres to suit an 8mm Bolt. Elastic Blue Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centre with a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 160Kg -
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100mm Fixed Castor, 225kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (TF4100PT04)
£32.48100mm Fixed Castor (REVVO Brand) with a Polyuretha ... Read Morene 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 Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250Kg -
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200mm Fixed Castor, 1090kg Capacity| Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (888CIB)
£70.38200mm 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.
