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, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100ARFHUD)
Original price was: £227.45.£143.55Current price is: £143.55.Sale!Fixed [Rigid] Castor - 100mm Poly... Read Moreurethane Tyre, Aluminium Centre Wheel - Load Capacity: 600kg and Power Towable to 4km/h.Engineered for extreme durability and precision performance, the GXT-100-ARF-HUD Fixed castor features a high-grade 100mm Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre (70 Shore D). The wheel is housed within an extra-strong, fabricated top plate frame designed to withstand demanding industrial conditions.The top plate includes European and UK standard 80x60mm bolt hole centres, ensuring versatile installation across a wide range of equipment.Key features:- Exceptional Load Capacity: Handles up to 600kg at 4km/h for reliable heavy-duty performance.
- Durable Construction: Welded steel frame with a tough powder-coated finish resists corrosion and impact.
- Smooth, Floor-Safe Mobility: Extra-Strong Non-marking Polyurethane Tyre.
- Precision Movement: Twin sealed ball bearings and an integrated axle shaft ensure effortless rolling and long service life.
- Ideal for applications requiring maximum strength, durability, and floor protection, this castor is built for heavy industrial use - where performance can’t be compromised.
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150mm Fabricated Steel, 910kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (TFH150CI05)
£46.09150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Smooth Plain. Load Capacity = 910kgFeatures of the H Series Castor- The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel
- The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio
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125mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF12520441)
£42.53125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
125mm 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 - In Stock
63mm Fixed Castor, 122kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (288NY)
Original price was: £4.42.£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
150mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG150CIB)
£41.29150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth a Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 140mm x 110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm
- Overall Height: 190mm
- Tread Width: 45mm
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160mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV160RP)
£18.13160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Grey Rubber Ty... Read Morere wheel on a Nylon Center. It as 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and a Load Capacity of 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This 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
125mm 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 Stock
250mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GSST250RF)
Original price was: £275.07.£267.05Current price is: £267.05.Sale!250mm Fixed Castor with shock absorption and 30mm ... Read Morecompression. 175x1140mm Top Plate with 149/132x111/99mm slotted fixing bolt holes. Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel fitted with Ball Bearings.Power Towable:- Max. Load at 10km/h = 1,350kg
- Max. Load at 20km/h = 1,000kg
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130mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | 130mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS13075RF)
£143.51130mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor (GDS130ARFHUD),... Read More Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre, Load Capacity = 350kg. Overall height without load = 200mm. Overall height reduces incrementally up to 30mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS130 Compression Curve) and is fully compressed with a load of 120kg. - In Stock
100mm Heavy Duty Gate Castor, 75kg Spring Loaded | Fixed Castor with Rubber Tyre Wheel (GCOPENHD100RU)
Original price was: £75.83.£35.16Current price is: £35.16.Sale!Spring Loaded Heavy Duty Gate Castor with a robust... Read More 1 inch (25.4mm) square central steel stem - Zinc Galvanised for outside use.This gate castor has an overall height of 365mm and the fixing plate is pre-drilled with two 8mm fixing holes spaced 85mm apart. It moves on a fixed castor bracket fitted with a 100mm Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 38mm Tread Width running on two ball bearingsView 2D drawing for product dimensions by clicking on the thumbnail image above (below the main product image)This heavy duty gate castor is spring loaded to help with opening and closing a heavy gate and is suitable for use on uneven surfaces. The gate castor will help support the gate to help prevent hinge damage. The spring begins compression with a 20kg load and is fully compressed with 100kg's of force. - In Stock
50mm Shock Absorbing Fixed & Brake Castor, 40kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS050B65RF)
Original price was: £49.10.£34.54Current price is: £34.54.Sale!50mm Shock absorbing Fixed Castor with a Brake. Th... Read Moree top plate measures 55x55mm with 42x42mm fixing bolt holes centres to suit 6mm fixing bolts. The wheel as a soft (Shore 80A) polyurethane tyre for high elasticity and is fitted with a precision ball bearing. This castor has as load capacity of 40kg.The brake locks the wheel only allowing the swivel head to rotate freely when applied. The Top Plate is made from pressed steel and the frame is aluminium. The parts have powder coated and zinc plated for protectionThe shock absorbing functions means that the overall height can vary by 10mm. The castor's height without load is 100mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 10mm as the load increases providing up t0 10mm of compression for a fine shock absorbing function. - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFK100NY1B)
£10.92100mm Fixed [Rigid] Castor (Heavy-Gauge Steel) - W... Read Morehite Nylon wheel - 250kg Load RatingA durable and versatile castor designed for demanding industrial and commercial environments. Its heavy-gauge [4mm thick Frame] steel bracket provides exceptional strength and stability, while the high-impact nylon wheel delivers smooth rolling performance with minimal maintenance. The non-marking wheel protects concrete and other hard flooring surfaces, and the roller bearing enhances manoeuvrability under load.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit an 8mm fixing bolt)
- Overall Height: 130mm
- Bearing Type: Needle Roller Bearing
- Load Capacity: 250kg
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100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (429NY)
£11.46100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kgNylon is a high quality, low maintenance, impact resistant wheel that has a high load capacity. The nylon material is extremely resistant to salts, greases, acids and alkalis and will not mark or damage concrete floors. This makes Nylon probably the most castor wheel material. - In Stock
100mm High Temperature Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Phenolic Wheel, Plain Bore (MFS100HT)
£24.72100mm High Temperature Top Plate Fixed Castor (Sta... Read Moreinless Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres and 128mm overall height. Black Phenolic caster wheel with 35mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kgThis castor is rated from -40 Deg. C to +280 Deg. C and is made from AISI304 Stainless Steel with a double ball race in the swivel head.
