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, 340kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (488CIB)
£23.21100mm 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
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100mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV100PN1B)
£7.13100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centr... Read Moree 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 150kg 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 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 Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 125kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV100PP)
£4.76100mm Top plate Fixed Castor with a White Polyprop... Read Moreylene Wheel. It has 80x60mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 125kg 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. - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, KFMG200PCB (KFMG200PCB)
£85.70200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (429RN)
£22.10100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel Fra... Read Moreme) with 80X60mm Bolt Hole Centres to suit an 8mm Bolt. Elastic Blue Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centre with a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 160Kg
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200mm Fixed Castor, 205kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LFV200RMB)
£18.74200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Black Rubber T... Read Moreyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 105x80mm bolt hole centres, 235mm Overall Height and a load capacity of 205kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Black Rubber Tyre Wheel that is gentle on floors. The Caster wheel has a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance. It is ideal as a new or replacement castor for most domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley or dolly where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 155mm Height (529PNB)
£26.16125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The castor wheel has a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Grey Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFK200NY2B)
£33.16200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG160PAB)
£52.28160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor (Powder Coated), 900kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP200ARFMUD)
Original price was: £130.80.£75.83Current price is: £75.83.Sale!200mm Heavy-duty Fixed Castor with a Powder Coated... Read More Pressed Steel Bracket and a 250mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball BearingsFeatures:- 900kg Load Capacity: For the most demanding applications and heavy-duty loads.
- Silver/Grey Powder Coating: Making this the best looking heavy-duty industrial castor on the market. The powder-coating not only looks great but also provides corrosion protection which prolongs its optimal performance and keeps the castor looking good.
- Quality Ball Bearings: For the lowest rolling resistance to reduce the effort needed to move.
- Strong Pressed Steel Plate: The top plate measure 140x110mm with fixing bolt holes slotted to 105x80/75mm to suit 10mm bolts
- Precision Engineered: These castors have no sideways movement on the wheel to provide exceptional operating performance.
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125mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG125CIB)
£33.91125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kgFixed Castors are sometimes referred to as Rigid castors because there are no moving parts in the Bracket [Frame].Key Specifications and 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: 350kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h)
- Cast iron castor wheels have a very hard tread making them the easiest of wheels to move (low tractive resistance). They have a very high load capacity, extremely wear resistant and not affected by swarf or aggressive materials.
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50mm Shock Absorbing Fixed & Brake Castor, 40kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS050B65RF)
Original price was: £51.07.£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
150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG150EAB)
£36.40150mm 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 Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (488PAB)
£28.65100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with 100x48mm Bolt Ho... Read Morele Centres. The Wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 121x80mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 100x48mm
- Overall Height: 125mm
- Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre (94 Shore A) / Aluminium Centre
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearings
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100mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (1321986)
£10.76100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller 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.
