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 Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK160RN2B)
£36.35160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg. 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. Blue 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 and are non-marking. 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 Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321448)
£12.20125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgThis is a 4 hole plate fitting castor and the bolt holes suit an 8mm bolt as well as being slotted (rather than round) to accommodate 80/76mm x 60x44.5mm. -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (MFK200EA2B)
£44.56200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 535kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (HKF20020341)
£82.96200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 535kg -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG160EAB)
£49.94160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre / Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFZ160RN1B)
£23.12160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock50mm Fixed Castor, 54kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (988NY)
£3.0050mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 5 ... Read More4x25mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 54kg -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH200PT15)
£124.20200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate ... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80/75mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kg The Bolt Holes of the H series castor are slotted to 120x60mm and 105x80/75mm. Use 12mm diameter bolts when fitting at 120 x 60mm Use 10mm diameter bolts when fitting at 105x80/75mm Polyurethane tyres have a very high tear and abrasion resistance providing up to 10 times the life of natural rubber when used under similar conditions and loads. Furthermore, they have approximately 30% less rolling resistance compared with comparable rubber tyre wheels making them easier to move. 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 Power Towable to 6km/h. -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (33736)
Original price was: £68.09.£57.87Current price is: £57.87. Sale!125mm Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Top Plate Swivel ... Read MoreCastor and nylon wheel with a 600kg load capacity. The top plate and frames are made from AISI 304 Stainless Steel Castor and castor has a 172mm overall height. Upgrade your equipment with our 125mm Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Fixed 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 600kg, making it ideal for heavy loads. Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 135x110mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 105x80mm and accommodates 12mm bolts for easy installation. Wheel Material: The castor features a white nylon (polyamide) wheel with a 45mm tread width, designed to provide non-marking performance. This heavy-duty stainless steel castor is perfect for high-load mobile storage, transportation equipment, and mechanical applications in wet environments or where hygiene is critical, such as in the food industry. -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (829NY)
£38.03200mm Flexello Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Ste ... Read Moreel) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (829PNB)
£55.65200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock50mm 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 protection The 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 Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KFMG100CRPCB)
£42.72100mm Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) and Crown Tr ... Read Moreead Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Overall Height: 143mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Crowned Tread for easy manoeuvrability -
In Stock100mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK100PC2B)
£53.23100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read Morean Orange Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Dual Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 130mm Wheel Material: Orange Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Key Features: Heavy Gauge Steel: 5mm Top Plate / 4mm Bracket High Load Capacity Wheel Quiet Operation Non-Marking & Gentle on Floors -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV160BRP1B)
£14.66160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel). The ... Read Morecastor wheel has a Black Rubber Tyre on a Black Polypropylene (Plastic) Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Plate Size: 135X110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts) Overall height: 196mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
