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 Stock250mm Fixed Castor, 1150kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF25025441)
£91.35250mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 1150kg -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG125CIB)
£34.93125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg Fixed Castors are sometimes referred to as Rigid castors because there are no moving parts in the Bracket [Frame]. 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 Load Capacity: 350kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Cast iron castor wheels have a very hard tread making them the easiest of wheels to move (low tractive resistance). They have a very high load capacity, extremely wear resistant and not affected by swarf or aggressive materials. -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 125kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV100PP)
£4.91100mm Top plate Fixed Castor with a White Polyprop ... Read Moreylene Wheel. It has 80x60mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 125kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This is one of our most popular castors and the White Polypropylene wheel is non-marking and won't damage concrete floors. Because it is a hard tread it has the lowest rolling and swivelling resistance. It is ideal as a new component or a replacement caster for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MFS160NY)
£32.08160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Cast ... Read Moreor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFS160RNB)
£48.61160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Cast ... Read Moreor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 70kg Capacity | Black Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFZ100RMB)
£7.75100mm Black Rubber Tyre on a Pressed Steel Centre ... Read Morewith a roller bearing fitted into a robust pressed steel Fixed castor bracket. The Fixed Bracket has a 4 hole top plate measuring 105x80mm with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specification: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/76X60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 125mm Tread width: 30mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Tyre Hardness: Shore A 85 Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation -
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, 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 -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATF150TPR)
£11.63Keystone Apparatus / Institutional Castor with 150 ... Read Moremm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Fixed Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5 mm. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Running on a quality ball bearing to offer excellent rolling performance, this popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors.The wheel has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress -
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 Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 225kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (HKF12520341)
£53.31125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Elastic Rubber Tyre / Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 225kg -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFK160PN1B)
£29.09160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre Wheel with a 40mm Tread Width and a Needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg. This castor is made from 4mm thick heavy gauge pressed steel. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The injection moulded polyurethane wheel is resistant to aging, water, oxygen, vegetable & mineral oils and greases. It offers excellent elasticity, hardness and resistance to compression. This means that while it has a low rolling resistance it is also gentle on floors and absorbs some of the rolling vibration for user comfort and reduced noise compared to hard treads like Nylon and Cast Iron. -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, 189mm Height (KF150PCB500)
£58.33150mm Fixed [Rigid] Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed St ... Read Moreeel) with Polyurethane Tyre (91 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Precision Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 135x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Size: 13x16mm (suits 12mm Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 189mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 91 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Load Rating: 500kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Features: Double Ball Bearing Race in swivel head for optimum manoeuvrability Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel for exceptional strength Zinc plated for protection -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG125NYB)
£24.88125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg Fixed castors are often referred to as Rigid castors because the Frame [bracket] has no 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 Load Capacity: 350kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Nylon castor wheels have a hard tread making them one of the easiest to move (Low tractive resistance). They have a high load capacity, are low maintenance and extremely resistant to water, salts, greases, acids and alkalis. -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF12520111)
£37.88125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg
