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, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFZ100NY2B)
£9.79100mm 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. -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Fixed Castor, 340kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH100PT1H)
£71.57100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate ... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 340kg 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. -
Out of Stock - On the Way150mm Fixed Castor, 380kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF150NYB380)
£34.77150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 380kg -
In Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 480kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK160PN2B)
£32.82160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with a 50mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 480kg. 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 injection moulded polyurethane wheel is resistant to aging, water, oxygen, vegetable & mineral oils and greases. It offers excellent elasticity, hardness and resistance to compression. This means that while it has a low rolling resistance it is also gentle on floors and absorbs some of the rolling vibration for user comfort and reduced noise compared to hard treads like Nylon and Cast Iron. -
In Stock80mm Fixed Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV080PN2B)
£6.9580mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centre ... Read More with a ball 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)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 ball 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.</p> -
In Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDSB100ARFLUD75)
£82.73100mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor with a Polyuret ... Read Morehane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre wheel complete with precision ball bearings Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/75x60/55mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 171mm - 20mm (compression) Castor offset: 45 - 54mm Wheel material: Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Tread Hardness: 90 Shore A Load Rating: 100kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h) Surface Finish: Powder Coated Note: Because of the spring in the rubber shock absorbing pad, the overall height unloaded is 171mm as the load increases, the compression of the rubber pad incrementally reduces the overall height by up to 20mm (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve). The castor is fully compressed at 75kg. The shock absorbing movement also means that the castors off set can range from 45mm to 54mm. -
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, 90kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (388RN)
£5.3475mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello - Pressed St ... Read Moreeel) with 83x35mm Bolt Hole Centres. Non-Marking Blue Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 90kg. Key Specifications Top Plate Dimensions: 102x64mm Bolt Hole Centres: 83x35mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 95mm Wheel Material: Blue Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Tyre Hardness: 60 Shore A Wheel Diameter: 75mm Wheel Tread Width: 32mm Load Rating: 90kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors with a protective bright zinc plate finish that is suitable for most industrial or domestic applications. -
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100mm Fixed Castor, 340kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (TFH100PT2H)
£77.70100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate ... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 340kg 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 Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG150RUB)
£46.83150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg -
In Stock150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF150RNB300)
£30.30150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg Blue elastic rubber tyre caster wheels offer a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubbers and will not mark floors. -
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 Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF20020241)
£105.43200mm 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 Stock160mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFZ160RN2B)
£30.81160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre (Shore 65 A) on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheels have a high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance. The elastic rubber allows for user comfort by reducing vibration, noise and rolling resistance. -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV200PP)
£18.35200mm 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.
