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 Black Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV100BRN2B)
Original price was: £13.97.£8.38Current price is: £8.38. Sale!100mm 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 Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80/77x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg 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 -
In Stock65mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 50kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS06565RF)
Original price was: £47.10.£35.51Current price is: £35.51. Sale!65mm Shock absorbing Fixed Castor with Top plate m ... Read Moreeasuring 55x55mm and 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 50kg. The Top Plate is made from pressed steel and the frame is aluminium. The parts have powder coated and zinc plated for protection The shock absorbing functions means that the overall height can vary by 10mm. The castor's height without load is 115mm 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 Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV125RN2B)
£15.55125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV125NY2B)
£9.81125mm White Nylon Wheel with a ball bearing fitted ... Read More 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 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Nylon Wheel has a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. Together with the strength of nylon and because it wont damage concrete floors, makes nylon wheel castors probably the most popular choice. The ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket makes this castor a great choice for the widest range of industrial and domestic applications.</p> -
In StockFixed 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 Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 10mm Bolt Hole (488PNB)
£21.68100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More100x48 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 910kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH150CI15)
£49.19150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate ... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with a 45mm Tread width and Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 910kg 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 -
In Stock80mm Fixed Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV080PN1BC)
£7.2880mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centre ... Read More 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) Overall Height: 105mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Wheel Material: Red Polyurethane Tyre on Grey Nylon Centre Shore Hardness: 95A 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 Stock100mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MFS100NY)
£12.57100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Cast ... Read Moreor) with 80x60mm Fixing Hole Centres. This castor has a White Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/m (walking Speed). Fixed castors are sometimes called Rigid castors because the bracket [frame] has no moving parts. Key Specifications Top Plate Size: 100x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x12mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 128mm Stainless Steel Grade: AISI 304 -
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 -
In Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV125PN2B)
£12.05Fixed [Rigid] Castor (Pressed Steel) - 125mm Polyu ... Read Morerethane Tyre with Nylon Centre Wheel (200kg Load Capacity) Engineered for durability and smooth performance, this Fixed Castor is built with a pressed steel frame and a red polyurethane tyre bonded to a white nylon centre. Fixed castors provide straight line travel and low rolling resistance, it’s perfect for industrial trolleys, carts, and medium-duty applications. The integral nylon thread guards protects the bearing from debris - ensuring long-lasting, reliable performance - and the single ball bearing provides smooth rolling performance Key Features Durable Construction: Pressed steel housing with high-quality polyurethane wheel. Low Rolling Resistance: Polyurethane-on-nylon wheel with single ball bearing ensures quiet, efficient movement. Long Service Life: Thread guards prevent dirt ingress for extended bearing performance. High Load Capacity: Rated to support up to 200kg per castor. Technical Specifications Top Plate Dimensions: 105×80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/77×60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (fits 8mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 155mm Wheel Diameter: 125mm Wheel Tread Width: 35mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane (92 Shore A) on Nylon Centre Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing -
In Stock75mm Fixed Castor, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (K18PF075TPR)
£5.3175mm Fixed [Rigid] with a Top Plate fitting with 5 ... Read More5.7x46.5mm Bolt Hole Centres. The fixing holes are slotted to 61.5/50 x 51.5/41.5mm and suit M8 Fixing Bolts. The Castor Wheel has a Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre on a Grey Polypropylene Centre and is fitted with a single ball bearing which reduces the effort required to push. This apparatus / institutional castor has a load capacity of 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Mounting Type: Top Plate Fitting Top Plate Dimensions: 77x67mm Bolt Hole Centres: 61.5/50x51.5/41.5mm (Slotted) Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x11mm Overall Height: 103mm Wheel Diameter: 75mm Wheel Tread Width: 28mm Wheel Material: Grey Thermoplastic Rubber on a Grey Polypropylene Centre Tyre Hardness: 85 Shore A Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing Load Rating: 75kg -
In Stock125mm Heavy Duty Fixed Castor, 700kg Capacity | White Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HFV125NY2B)
£21.56125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor with Heavy ... Read More Gauge Pressed Steel and a load capacity of 700kg. The swivel head has a double ball race with hardened ball race track. The Top Plate measure 100x88mm with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The bolt holes are slotted to 80/75x60/55mm and suits 8mm Bolts. The castor wheel is a white nylon wheel (polyamide) with a 40mm tread width and fitted with two precision ball bearings. The hard wheel is non-marking and has the lowest rolling and swivel resistance. This castor is an excellent all purpose heavy duty castor. It is often used with high load mobile storage and transportation equipment in domestic, mechanical and industrial applications. Download HDV Series Datasheet Here -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321958)
£8.19100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted to 80x60mm or 76x44.5mm Overall Height: 128mm Offset: 31mm Wheel Material: White Nylon Tread Width: 32mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 340kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (488CIB)
£23.91100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More100x48mm Fixing Hole Centres and a Cast Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 340kg at km/h using manual propulsion: Key Specifications: Wheel Material: Solid Cast Iron Tread Width: 38mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Top Plate Dimensions: 121x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 100x48mm Overall Height: 125mm
