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, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (488PAB)
£28.65100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with 100x48mm Bolt Ho... Read Morele Centres. The Wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 121x80mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 100x48mm
- Overall Height: 125mm
- Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre (94 Shore A) / Aluminium Centre
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearings
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250mm Fixed Castor, 1200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH250PT1H)
£142.91250mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabric... Read Moreated Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 1200kg
Features 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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100mm Heavy Duty Gate Castor, 75kg Spring Loaded | Fixed Castor with Rubber Tyre Wheel (GCOPENHD100RU)
Original price was: £54.09.£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 Fixed Castor, 27kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (988RN)
£3.9850mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 5... Read More4x25mm Bolt Hole Centres and 64mm Overall Height. Blue Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre caster wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 27kg.The blue rubber tyre wheel has a soft tread and is both gentle on floors and non-marking. It also absorbs fine vibrations whilst moving which provides user comfort and limits noise. - In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 2200kg Capacity | Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT150ARFMCD)
Original price was: £308.50.£193.75Current price is: £193.75.Sale!150mm Machine Ca... Read Morest Nylon Wheel fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Fixed Castor with 148/132x111/99mm bolt hole centres. The slotted bolt holes cover the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 2200kg at 4km/hThis high performance castor is fitted with a white machine cast nylon wheel that will not mark the floor. An extra strong welded castor frame that is powder coated and fitted with a high performance castor wheel containing two ball bearings that turns on a specially designed integrated axle shaft arrangement makes this castor one of the most durable in the market. Perfect for moving very heavy loads where strength, durability and performance are critical - In Stock
Fixed Castor, 250mm, 615kg Capacity, Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (HKF25025341)
£115.44250mm 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 - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF125NYB250)
£25.81125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg - In Stock
300mm Fixed Castor, 1300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF30025241)
£180.02300mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 1300kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 180kg Capacity (MFZ100PN1B)
£10.43100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon 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 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. It is also a bit softer than hard tread wheels making the castor smoother and quieter running. The polyurethane tyre is also non-marking and gentle on floors while the roller bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications. - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG200PAB)
£60.13200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 600kg - 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
200mm Fixed Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF20020241)
£102.35200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 1000kg - 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
160mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity, Black Rubber Tyre wheel, Ball bearing (MFK160EA2B)
£39.01160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with a 50mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kg.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.Elastic rubber tyres provide the benefits of a rubber tyre wheel such as being gentle on floors and absorbing fine vibrations but they can hold more weight. They are a great solution if you need a rubber tyre wheel but the load being carried is too much for a castor with a standard rubber tyre wheel. - In Stock
100mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 370kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearings (33675)
£54.65100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed (also kno... Read Morewn as Rigid) Castor and nylon wheel with ball bearings. The top plate and frames are made from AISI 304 Stainless Steel Castor. This castor has a 137mm overall height.Upgrade your equipment with our 100mm Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, designed for superior performance in demanding environments. Ideal for both industrial and domestic applications, this castor is built to resist corrosion and heavy use.Key Features:- Load Capacity: Supports up to 370kg, making it ideal for heavy loads.
- Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 105x80mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 80x60mm and accommodates 8mm bolts for easy installation.
- Wheel Material: The castor features a white nylon (polyamide) wheel with a 37mm tread width, designed to provide non-marking performance.
- Precision Bearings: Fitted with two precision ball bearings, this castor offers the lowest rolling and swivel resistance in its class, ensuring effortless movement even under heavy loads.
