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 Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFZ200PN2B)
Original price was: £39.03.£31.23Current price is: £31.23. Sale!200mm Fixed Castor (Top Plate - Pressed Steel) wit ... Read Moreh a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Precision Ball Bearings. This castor has a 350kg Load Capacity using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 135x114mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (to suit 10mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 235mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on Nylon (polyamide) Centre Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 50mm Bearing Type: Precision Ball Bearings Load Rating: 350kg (hand pushed to 4km/h) This castor has a pressed steel housing with a double ball race in the swivel head. Together with the precision ball bearings this enables easy manoeuvrability. The Polyurethane tyre wheel is not affected by water, will not damage or mark most flooring and absorbs some of the rolling vibration increasing the comfort for the user and reducing the associated noise. It can be used in many applications making it a very versatile castor. -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV200RN2B)
£33.90200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg. Blue elastic rubber tyres are gentle on floors and non-marking. They are a popular choice when a castor with a rubber tyre is needed but the weight to be carried is heavier than what a castor with a standard rubber tyre wheel can hold. -
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200mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV200RN1B)
£29.78200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFK200PN1B)
£37.27200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg -
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 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 -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK200RN2B)
£40.72200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with 105x80mm Bolt Ho ... Read Morele Centres. This castor houses a Blue Rubber Tyre wheel with a Nylon Centre and Ball Bearings. The load capacity is 400kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h -
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 Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK200NY2B)
£34.16200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (829NY)
£38.03200mm Flexello Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Ste ... Read Moreel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 500kg -
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200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MFK200NY)
£29.65200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 500kg -
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 -
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200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon wheel, Roller Bearing (MFK200NY1B)
£32.74200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG200RUB)
£59.12200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK200PC2B)
£62.55200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg
