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 Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 600kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF15020441)
£47.50150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth a Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 600kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h (walking speed)Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 149mm x 110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 120/105mm x 80/60mm
- Overall Height: 202mm
- Tread Width: 45mm
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150mm Fixed Castor, 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF15020241)
£69.04150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 700kg - In Stock
130mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | 130mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS13075RF)
£143.51130mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor (GDS130ARFHUD),... Read More Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre, Load Capacity = 350kg. Overall height without load = 200mm. Overall height reduces incrementally up to 30mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS130 Compression Curve) and is fully compressed with a load of 120kg. - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 1045kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (888SUB)
£126.40200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More140x73 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 1045kg - In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, (629RNB)
£36.93150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. The Castor Wheel has a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a black Nylon Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion @ 4km/h (walking speed).Blue elastic rubber castor wheels are widely used in industrial, commercial, and institutional settings due to their excellent performance characteristics. Here are the key features of a blue elastic rubber castor wheel:Features of a Blue Elastic Rubber Castor Wheel- High Elasticity and Shock Absorption: These wheels absorb shocks and vibrations effectively.
- Floor Protection: The soft, non-marking rubber protects floors from scratches and scuffs, making them perfect for indoor use on tiles, wood, and other surfaces.
- Quiet Operation: The elastic rubber compound reduces noise during movement, making these wheels suitable for environments where quiet operation is important, such as hospitals, schools, and offices.
- Excellent Traction and Grip: Provides superior grip on a variety of surfaces, reducing slippage and enhancing safety in wet or slick environments.
- Resistance to Wear and Tear: The rubber is highly durable and resists abrasion, ensuring a long service life even in demanding conditions.
- Smooth Rolling Performance
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150mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (629NYB)
£33.48150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 340kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (488CI)
£21.65100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More100x48mm Fixing Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 340kgKey Specifications:- Top Plate Dimensions: 121x80mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 100x48mm
- Overall Height: 125mm
- Wheel Tread Width: 38mm
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200mm Fixed Castor, 6000kg Capacity | Machine Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (UGXT200ARFMCQ)
Original price was: £847.74.£529.42Current price is: £529.42.Sale!Extra Strong Fabricated Fixed [Rigid]... Read Moreong> Castor – 200mm Machined Cast Nylon Wheel | 6000kg Load CapacityEngineered for extreme strength and performance, this Extra Strong Fabricated Fixed Castor is built to handle the toughest heavy-duty applications. Designed with precision and durability in mind, it delivers outstanding load capacity, smooth rolling, and long-lasting reliability. A set of 4 of these castors has a total load capacity of 18,000kg!Product OverviewCrafted with forged steel brackets, this castor ensures excellent manoeuvrability even under maximum load. The powder-coated frame provides superior corrosion resistance.The 200mm machined cast nylon wheel (80 Shore D hardness) is non-marking, smooth-running, and fitted with precision ball bearings for exceptional performance and quiet operation. Its integrated axle shaft design guarantees maximum strength and stability, making it one of the most durable castors available today.Key Specifications- Load Capacity: 6000kg
- Top Plate Size: 255 x 215mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 210 x 160mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 18mm
- Overall Height: 280mm
- Wheel Material: Machined Cast Nylon (80 Shore D)
- Wheel Tread Width: 100mm
- Bearings: Precision Ball Bearings
- Finish: Powder Coated Steel
- Load Rating: 6000kg. Power Towable to 4 km/h
- Designed for extreme heavy-duty applications
- Exceptional strength and durability from forged steel construction
- Smooth and reliable swivel motion with precision bearings
- Non-marking nylon wheel ideal for protecting floors
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80mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 120kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFS080PNB)
£17.6680mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Casto... Read Morer) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg - In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATF150TPR)
£11.63Keystone Apparat... Read Moreus / Institutional Castor with 150mm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Fixed Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5 mm. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hRunning on a quality ball bearing to offer excellent rolling performance, this popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors.The wheel has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 220kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore, (488PN)
£16.22100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More100x48 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 220kg - In Stock
75mm Bolt Hole Fixed Castor, 75kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (BF2075NY02)
Original price was: £4.91.£2.09Current price is: £2.09.Sale!75mm White Nylon... Read More Wheel fitted into a Single Bolt Hole Fixed Castor (Revvo Brand) to suit an M10 Fixing bolt. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Fixed castors are sometime referred to as Rigid Castors.Key Specifications:- Mounting Bolt Hole Size: M10
- Overall Height: 96mm
- Wheel Material: Nylon
- Wheel Diameter: 75mm
- Wheel Tread Width: 20mm
- Load Rating: 75kg
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50mm 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 protectionThe 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 Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon wheel, Roller Bearing (MFK200NY1B)
£32.74200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
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
