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 Fixed Castor, 54kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (988NY)
£2.9150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 5... Read More4x25mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 54kg- In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFZ100RN2B)
£11.57100mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre w... Read Moreheel 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 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres. It is also non-marking, gentle on floors and the rubber absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. The ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products.This castor is often used on flight cases as well as in many medical, industrial and domestic applications. - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV100RP)
£5.07100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Grey Rubber Ty... Read Morere Wheel on a Nylon Centre. It has 80x60mm fixing bolt hole centres and the load capacity is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Grey rubber tyre that is both non-marking and gentle on floors. The wheel has a roller bearing that lower the rolling resistance. It makes a great new component to make your equipment mobile or as a replacement castor. It is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley, dolly or furniture where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. - In Stock
75mm Fixed Castor, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV075PP)
£3.0875mm White Polypropylene wheel fitted into a Top P... Read Morelate Fixed Castor with 55x42mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a White Polypropylene wheel which is non-marking and won't damage concrete 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 Stock
80mm Fixed Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV080RN1B)
£6.4180mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheel (65 Shore A) o... Read Moren a nylon centre with a roller 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)Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 105x80mm
- Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm fixing bolts)
- Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
- Overall Height: 105mm
- Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on Black Nylon Centre
- Shore Hardness: 65A
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63mm Fixed Castor, 122kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (288NY)
Original price was: £4.27.£2.71Current price is: £2.71.Sale!63mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 7... Read More6x35 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 122kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LFV100RMB)
£6.00100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Black Rubber T... Read Moreyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 80x60mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Black Rubber Tyre Wheel that is gentle on floors. The Caster wheel has a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance. It is ideal as a new or replacement castor for most domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley or dolly where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. - In Stock
25mm Furniture Fixed Castor, 50kg Capacity | Black Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (KF025NY40X17)
Original price was: £1.35.£0.94Current price is: £0.94.Sale!25mm Fixed Castor with a black nylon wheel fitted.... Read More Low level furniture castor with a 2-hole top plate.The top plate measures 40x17mm and has two 4.5mm diameter fixing bolt holes spaced 30mm apart. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg. - In Stock
80mm Fixed Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV080BRP1B)
£4.5780mm Black Rubber Tyre wheel on a plastic centr... Read Moree with a roller 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 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)
The Black Rubber Tyre is softer wheel compared to hard tread wheels like nylon and the rubber absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option and will not scratch the floor. The roller bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket makes this castors a great choice for many industrial or domestic applications.
The wheel might leave marks on the floor and if you want a non-marking version of this castor please order our MFV080GRP1B
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125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DFRN12511030)
Original price was: £14.27.£6.43Current price is: £6.43.Sale!125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pre... Read Moressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kgKey Specifications:- Wheel Diameter: 125mm
- Wheel Tread Width: 28mm
- Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm
- Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (suits 8mm bolts)
- Overall Height 155mm
- Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Wheel / Black Nylon Centre
- Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
- Load Capacity: 200kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h - walking speed)
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80mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MFS080NY)
£11.3080mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Casto... Read Morer) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon castor wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV200PP)
£17.81200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a White Polyprop... Read Moreylene wheel. It has 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres, 235mm overall height and the load capacity is 250kg 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 Stock
260mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Pneumatic Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF260APNB)
£52.97260mm Pneumatic Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed St... Read Moreeel) with 150x115mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Pneumatic Tyre on a Metal Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgThis wheel is sized 3.00-8 with a 2 ply tyre thickness making it a strong Light-Medium duty wheel and though it has a 10" diameter, it is also commonly referred to as a 260mm wheel. - In Stock
100mm High Temperature Fixed Castor, 125kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MFX100HT)
£16.66100mm Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with with 80x60... Read Moremm Bolt Hole centres and 128mm Overall Height. This castor houses a High Temperature Black Phenolic Wheel with a 35mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. It is Rated to +280 degrees C and has a Load Capacity = 120kg - In Stock
125mm Black Fixed Castor, 220kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV125BRN2B)
Original price was: £19.09.£12.98Current price is: £12.98.Sale!125mm All Black Fixed Castor with Black Elastic Ru... Read Morebber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with a single ball bearing. This castor is designed for theatre applications to reduce reflection from lighting. It can also be used in any application where a pressed steel castor is required.The Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 220kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Black Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is quiet and gentle on floors. The soft tread rubber (65 Shore A) absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. The ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products.DOWNLOAD CATALOGUE PAGE HERE
