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, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (XF100NYB130)
Original price was: £8.38.£3.67Current price is: £3.67. Sale!Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with a 4 hole top pla ... Read Morete with a quality white nylon wheel that has a Needle Roller Bearing. This caster has a Load Capacity of 150kg when using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/77x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit an 8mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 128mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Rating: 150kg -
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 Stock25mm Furniture Fixed Castor, 40kg Capacity | Black Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (KF025NY40X17)
Original price was: £1.12.£0.65Current price is: £0.65. 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 40kg. Key Specifications: Plate Dimensions: 40 × 17mm Bolt Hole Centres: 30 × 8.5mm Bolt Hole Diameter: 4.3mm Overall Height: 28mm Wheel Diameter: 25mm Wheel Material: Polypropylene Wheel Tread Width: 13mm Bearing Type: Plain bearing Load Rating: 40kg -
In Stock50mm Furniture Fixed Castor, 20kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KF050RPSM)
Original price was: £5.31.£4.28Current price is: £4.28. Sale!50mm Grey Rubber Furniture Castor with L-Shaped Si ... Read Morede Mounting Plate Compact low-level furniture castor designed for applications requiring discreet installation, smooth movement and minimal floor clearance. Key Specifications Wheel Diameter: 50mm Wheel Material: Grey Rubber (Non-Marking) 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 helps provide: Quieter movement Reduced floor marking Improved grip on hard floor surfaces 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 2D Drawing -
Out of Stock - On the Way150mm Fixed Castor, 380kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF150NYB380)
£34.77150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 380kg -
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250mm Fixed Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF250NYB1100)
£107.01250mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More160x120 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way250mm Fixed Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF250PCB1500A)
£182.96250mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More160x120 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1500kg -
In Stock82mm Low Level Fixed Castor, 650kg Capacity | 82mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KF8270PTB)
£60.4982mm Low Level Fixed Castor (Low Level Castor) wit ... Read Moreh 140x105 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 650kg
