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 Stock125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (529RNB)
£25.86125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg.
Elastic rubber tyres is a type of rubber that it offers higher load capacities than standard rubber tyres. The roller bearing consists of steel rollers in a plastic cage that rotate between the axle tube and the wheel's hub. This greatly reduces rolling resistance even under load and roller bearings are maintenance free and robust.
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125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (588RNB)
£29.43125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More121x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF125RNB180)
£31.21125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Keystone Pressed Ste... Read Moreel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an overall height of 159mm. The Caster Wheel is has a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Elastic rubber tyres is a type of rubber that it offers higher load capacities than standard rubber tyres. The roller bearing consists of steel rollers in a plastic cage that rotate between the axle tube and the wheel's hub. This greatly reduces rolling resistance even under load and roller bearings are maintenance free and robust. - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 529RTB (529RTB)
£35.80125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello 22 Series P... Read Moreressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV125NY2B)
£9.81125mm White Nylon Wheel with a ball bearing fit... Read Moreted 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>
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125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV125NY1B)
£8.75125mm White Nylon Wheel with a roller bearing f... Read Moreitted 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 roller 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.
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125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV125PN2B)
£12.05Fixed [Rigid] Castor (Pressed Ste... Read Moreel) - 125mm Polyurethane 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 performanceKey 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.
- 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
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125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV125PN1B)
£13.97125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg - In Stock
125mm 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 Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DFRN12511030)
Original price was: £11.62.£6.43Current price is: £6.43.Sale!125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pre... Read Moressed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kgKey Specifications:- Wheel Diameter: 125mm
- Wheel Tread Width: 28mm
- Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm
- Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (suits 8mm bolts)
- Overall Height 155mm
- Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Wheel / Black Nylon Centre
- Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
- Load Capacity: 200kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h - walking speed)
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125mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV125RN1B)
£14.27125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a Black Nylon Centre with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg - 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
125mm Fixed Castor, 225kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (KFMG125EAB)
£36.88125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 225kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed).Fixed castors are often called Rigid castors because the bracket [frame] has no moving partsKey Specifications & Features- Top Plate Size: 140x110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm
- Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm
- Overall Height: 165mm
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Load Capacity: 225kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h)
- Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort.
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125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF125NYB250)
£26.59125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MFK125NY)
£10.53125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with a 35mm Tread Width and a Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kg.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.The white nylon castor wheel is a hard tread which ensures the lowest rolling resistance Nylon is probably the most popular wheel used because it is relatively inexpensive, strong and long lasting. It is unaffected by water and resistant to most chemicals except acids and chlorines.
