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 Stock50mm Furniture Fixed Castor, 20kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KF050RPSM)
Original price was: £5.31.£4.28Current price is: £4.28. Sale!50mm Grey Rubber Furniture Castor with L-Shaped Si ... Read Morede Mounting Plate Compact low-level furniture castor designed for applications requiring discreet installation, smooth movement and minimal floor clearance. Key Specifications Wheel Diameter: 50mm Wheel Material: Grey Rubber (Non-Marking) Overall Floor Clearance: 14mm Mounting Type: L-Shaped Side Mounting Plate Mounting Plate Size: 58mm x 57mm Bolt Hole Centres: 35mm x 35mm Load Capacity: 20kg The grey rubber wheel helps provide: Quieter movement Reduced floor marking Improved grip on hard floor surfaces The integrated L-shaped side mounting plate makes this castor suitable for furniture and equipment where conventional top plate castors cannot be easily fitted. Suitable applications include: Display units Furniture Cabinets Mobile storage units Lightweight equipment Download 2D Drawing -
In Stock50mm Furniture Fixed Castor, 20kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KF050RPLL)
Original price was: £6.29.£4.58Current price is: £4.58. Sale!50mm Grey Rubber Fixed Furniture Castor with L-Sha ... Read Moreped Side Mounting Plate Compact low-level fixed castor designed for applications requiring discreet installation, controlled directional movement and minimal floor clearance. Key Specifications Wheel Diameter: 50mm Wheel Material: Grey Rubber (Non-Marking) Castor Type: Fixed Castor Overall Floor Clearance: 14mm Mounting Type: L-Shaped Side Mounting Plate Mounting Plate Size: 58mm x 57mm Bolt Hole Centres: 35mm x 35mm Load Capacity: 20kg The grey rubber wheel is housed within a fixed bracket to help provide: Improved wheel protection Neater appearance Quieter movement Reduced floor marking The integrated L-shaped side mounting plate makes this castor suitable for furniture and equipment where conventional top plate castors cannot be easily fitted. Suitable applications include: Display units Furniture Cabinets Mobile storage units Lightweight equipment Download the 2D Drawing -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (XF100NYB130)
Original price was: £8.38.£3.67Current price is: £3.67. Sale!Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with a 4 hole top pla ... Read Morete with a quality white nylon wheel that has a Needle Roller Bearing. This caster has a Load Capacity of 150kg when using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/77x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit an 8mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 128mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Rating: 150kg -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 170kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF125UERBLACK)
£15.76125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80X60mm Hole Centres.Black Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KFCR10020241)
£35.63100mm Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Tread ... Read More Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (KF100NPSBJ300)
Original price was: £25.31.£11.04Current price is: £11.04. Sale!Fixed Castor with 4-hole Top Plate (Heavy Gauge Pr ... Read Moreessed Steel) with a Soft Blue Polyurethane Tyre (80 Shore A) on a Black Fluted Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Fixed castors are also known as Rigid Castors Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 100x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9x12mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 135mm Wheel Material: Blue Polyurethane Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel Tread Width: 40mm Bearing Type: Shielded Ball Bearings Key Features: Heavy Gauge Steel High Load Capacity Wheel Quiet Operation Non-Marking & Gentle on Floors -
In Stock80mm Low Level Fixed Castor, 700kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KF080NYBJ700)
Original price was: £47.79.£26.06Current price is: £26.06. Sale!80mm Low Level Fixed Castor fitted with an extra h ... Read Moreeavy duty Nylon Wheel running on Ball Bearings. The 4 hole Top Plate has 80x60mm Bolt Hole centres and the load capacity of this castor is 700kg. This castor is ideal for heavy duty applications where there is a height restriction and the White Nylon Wheel is non-marking and won't damage concrete floors Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 105x88mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/75mm x60/45mm Overall Height: 120mm Wheel Material: White Cast Nylon Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Load Capacity: 700kg -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100ARFHUD)
Original price was: £227.45.£143.55Current price is: £143.55. Sale!Fixed [Rigid] Castor - 100mm Polyurethane Tyre, Al ... Read Moreuminium Centre Wheel - Load Capacity: 600kg and Power Towable to 4km/h. Engineered for extreme durability and precision performance, the GXT-100-ARF-HUD Fixed castor features a high-grade 100mm Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre (70 Shore D). The wheel is housed within an extra-strong, fabricated top plate frame designed to withstand demanding industrial conditions. The top plate includes European and UK standard 80x60mm bolt hole centres, ensuring versatile installation across a wide range of equipment. Key features: Exceptional Load Capacity: Handles up to 600kg 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 Polyurethane Tyre. 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 Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 900kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100ARFMCD)
Original price was: £162.47.£102.54Current price is: £102.54. Sale!Fixed [Rigid] Castor - 100mm Machine Cast Nylon Wh ... Read Moreeel - Load Capacity: 900kg and Power Towable to 4km/h. Engineered for extreme durability and precision performance, the GXT-100-ARF-MCD Fixed castor features a high-grade 100mm 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 European and UK standard 80x60mm bolt hole centres, ensuring versatile installation across a wide range of equipment. Key features: Exceptional Load Capacity: Handles up to 900kg 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 Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (429PNB)
£19.38100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello - Pressed S ... Read Moreteel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre with a Roller Bearing. The Load rating is 250kg using manual propulsion and 4km/h. -
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 Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF125NYB250)
£26.59125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF125PCB300)
£51.60125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
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 Stock75mm Fixed Castor, 170kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (388NY)
£4.9175mm Pressed Steel Fixed Castor (Flexello Brand). ... Read MoreThe top plate measures 102x64mm and is drilled with 4 fixing holes with 83x35mm Bolt Hole Centres. The castor houses a white Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg. The Nylon castor wheel is a hard tread made from quality nylon. It will not damage or mark concrete floors and is not susceptible to picking up floor debris and swarf. Nylon is a popular wheel choice because it is light weight and has a high load capacity relative to other wheel materials of the same size. It is not affected by water and is insensitive to many chemicals apart from acids.
