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 Stock80mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MFS080NY)
£11.6480mm 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 StockFixed Castor (Twin Wheel), 200mm, 2000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2FT200PC2B)
£325.77200mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fixed Castor, Po ... Read Morelyurethane Tyre Wheel, 2000kg Load Rating -
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Fixed Castor (Twin Wheel), 250mm, 2800kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2FT250PC2B)
£464.55250mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fixed Castor, Po ... Read Morelyurethane Tyre Wheel, 2800kg Load Rating -
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Fixed Castor (Twin Wheel), 300mm, 4000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2FT300PC2B)
£633.44300mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fixed Castor wit ... Read Moreh. The Castor Comes with two Heavy Duty Wheels with Polyurethane Tyres on a Cast Iron Centre. Each wheel runs on quality ball bearings. The load rating of this product is 4,000kg. -
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Fixed Castor, 1000kg Capacity | 150mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (K2FT150PC2B)
£189.07150mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fixed Castor, Po ... Read Morelyurethane Tyre Wheel, 1000Kg Load Rating -
In StockFixed Castor, 100mm, 140kg Capacity, Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DFRN10011030)
Original price was: £11.59.£5.63Current price is: £5.63. Sale!100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80X60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 140kg -
In StockFixed Castor, 100mm, 150kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DFPN10011030)
Original price was: £11.95.£5.80Current price is: £5.80. Sale!100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80X60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In StockFixed Castor, 150mm, 1020kg Capacity, Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (688CIB)
£49.69150mm Fixed Castor with a Cast Iron Wheel with Rol ... Read Moreler Bearing, 1020kg Load Capacity using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 165x112mm Bolt Hole Centres: 140x73mm Bolt Hole Size: 12.4mm (to suit 12mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 197mm Wheel Material: Cast Iron c/w Grease Nipple Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Rating: 1020kg (hand pushed to 4km/h - walking speed) Surface Finish: Bright zinc finish This is a heavy duty castor suitable for arduous applications. -
In StockFixed Castor, 250mm, 615kg Capacity, Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (HKF25025341)
£118.91250mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105X80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 615kg -
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Fixed Castor, 80mm, 130kg Capacity, Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DFRN08011030)
Original price was: £9.89.£3.84Current price is: £3.84. Sale!80mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 8 ... Read More0x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
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Fixed Castor, 80mm, 150kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DFPN08011030)
Original price was: £8.94.£3.90Current price is: £3.90. Sale!80mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 8 ... Read More0X60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF150RNB300)
£30.30150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg Blue elastic rubber tyre caster wheels offer a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubbers and will not mark floors. -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 900kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HFT150PC2B)
£78.30150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Black Painted Fabric ... Read Moreated Steel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 900kg -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 6000kg Capacity | Machine Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (UGXT200ARFMCQ)
Original price was: £847.74.£529.42Current price is: £529.42. Sale!Extra Strong Fabricated Fixed [Rigid] Castor – 200 ... Read Moremm Machined Cast Nylon Wheel | 6000kg Load Capacity Engineered for extreme strength and performance, this Extra Strong Fabricated Fixed Castor is built to handle the toughest heavy-duty applications. Designed with precision and durability in mind, it delivers outstanding load capacity, smooth rolling, and long-lasting reliability. A set of 4 of these castors has a total load capacity of 18,000kg! Product Overview Crafted with forged steel brackets, this castor ensures excellent manoeuvrability even under maximum load. The powder-coated frame provides superior corrosion resistance. The 200mm machined cast nylon wheel (80 Shore D hardness) is non-marking, smooth-running, and fitted with precision ball bearings for exceptional performance and quiet operation. Its integrated axle shaft design guarantees maximum strength and stability, making it one of the most durable castors available today. Key Specifications Load Capacity: 6000kg Top Plate Size: 255 x 215mm Bolt Hole Centres: 210 x 160mm Bolt Hole Size: 18mm Overall Height: 280mm Wheel Material: Machined Cast Nylon (80 Shore D) Wheel Tread Width: 100mm Bearings: Precision Ball Bearings Finish: Powder Coated Steel Load Rating: 6000kg. Power Towable to 4 km/h Why Choose This Castor? Designed for extreme heavy-duty applications Exceptional strength and durability from forged steel construction Smooth and reliable swivel motion with precision bearings Non-marking nylon wheel ideal for protecting floors Perfect for use in industrial equipment, manufacturing environments, heavy transport systems, and machinery applications, this castor delivers unmatched performance where strength, durability, and manoeuvrability are critical. Download UGXT & GXT Data Sheet Here -
In Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDSB100ARFLUD75)
£82.73100mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor with a Polyuret ... Read Morehane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre wheel complete with precision ball bearings Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/75x60/55mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 171mm - 20mm (compression) Castor offset: 45 - 54mm Wheel material: Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Tread Hardness: 90 Shore A Load Rating: 100kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h) Surface Finish: Powder Coated Note: Because of the spring in the rubber shock absorbing pad, the overall height unloaded is 171mm as the load increases, the compression of the rubber pad incrementally reduces the overall height by up to 20mm (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve). The castor is fully compressed at 75kg. The shock absorbing movement also means that the castors off set can range from 45mm to 54mm.
