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, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KFCR10020241)
£34.59100mm Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Tread... Read More Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg- In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (KF100NPSBJ300)
Original price was: £24.53.£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 CastorsKey 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
- Heavy Gauge Steel
- High Load Capacity Wheel
- Quiet Operation
- Non-Marking & Gentle on Floors
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80mm Low Level Fixed Castor, 700kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KF080NYBJ700)
Original price was: £37.22.£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 floorsKey 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
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100mm Fixed Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100ARFHUD)
Original price was: £228.56.£143.55Current price is: £143.55.Sale!100mm Polyure... Read Morethane tyre Wheel with an aluminium centre is fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Fixed Castor with 80x60mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 600kg at 4km/h
This high performance castor is fitted with a quality Polyurethane tyre Wheel with an aluminium centre 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.
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100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (429PNB)
£18.81100mm 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. - Out of Stock - On the Way
125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF125RNB180)
£30.30125mm 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 Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF125NYB250)
£25.81125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF125PCB300)
£50.09125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor,, 250kg Load | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 155mm Height (529SUB)
£42.18125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (429NYB)
£16.85This heavy-duty 100mm Flexello Fixed Casto... Read Morer is designed 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
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125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 529RTB (529RTB)
£34.75125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello 22 Series P... Read Moreressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg - Out of Stock - On the Way
125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (529RNB)
£25.10125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg.
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.
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100mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (429RN)
£22.10100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel Fra... Read Moreme) 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, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (429PN)
£18.98100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello - Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (429SUB)
£39.07100mm Fixed Castor (Flexello Pressed Steel) with T... Read Moreop Plate and 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Red Painted Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.
