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 Stock75mm Fixed Castor, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV075PP)
£3.0875mm White Polypropylene wheel fitted into a Top P... Read Morelate Fixed Castor with 55x42mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a White Polypropylene wheel which is non-marking and won't damage concrete floors. This castor is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor is low and generally should not exceed 4km/h (walking speed).- In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 1150kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (TFH200CI2H)
£89.10200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) and a high quality Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 1150kgThe 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
- 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
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200mm Fixed Castor, 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KF200APCB800)
£74.85200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed ... Read MoreSteel Bracket) with 105x80 bolt hole centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 800kg - In Stock
80mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MFS080NY)
£11.3080mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Casto... Read Morer) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon castor wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 340kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH100PT1H)
£69.48100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabric... Read Moreated 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
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80mm Fixed Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV080GRP1B)
£5.0580mm Grey Rubber Tyre wheel on a plastic centre... Read More 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 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)
The Grey Rubber Tyre is a softer wheel compared to hard tread wheels like nylon and the rubber absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option and will not mark or scratch the floor. The roller bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket makes this castor a great choice for many industrial or domestic applications.
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82mm Low Level Fixed Castor, 650kg Capacity | 82mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KF8270PTB)
£58.7282mm Low Level Fixed Castor (Low Level Castor) wit... Read Moreh 140x105 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 650kg - In Stock
150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (629RN)
£33.86150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG200EAB)
£36.41200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre / Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 180kg Capacity (MFZ100PN1B)
Original price was: £10.43.£7.04Current price is: £7.04.Sale!100mm 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 180kg 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 Heavy Duty Gate Castor, 75kg Spring Loaded | Fixed Castor with Rubber Tyre Wheel (GCOPENHD100RU)
Original price was: £54.09.£35.16Current price is: £35.16.Sale!Spring Loaded Heavy Duty Gate Castor with a robust... Read More 1 inch (25.4mm) square central steel stem - Zinc Galvanised for outside use.This gate castor has an overall height of 365mm and the fixing plate is pre-drilled with two 8mm fixing holes spaced 85mm apart. It moves on a fixed castor bracket fitted with a 100mm Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 38mm Tread Width running on two ball bearingsView 2D drawing for product dimensions by clicking on the thumbnail image above (below the main product image)This heavy duty gate castor is spring loaded to help with opening and closing a heavy gate and is suitable for use on uneven surfaces. The gate castor will help support the gate to help prevent hinge damage. The spring begins compression with a 20kg load and is fully compressed with 100kg's of force. - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG125NYB)
£24.15125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kgFixed castors are often referred to as Rigid castors because the Frame [bracket] has no moving parts.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)
- Nylon castor wheels have a hard tread making them one of the easiest to move (Low tractive resistance). They have a high load capacity, are low maintenance and extremely resistant to water, salts, greases, acids and alkalis.
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100mm Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH100RU1H)
£49.35100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgFeatures 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
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150mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, (629RNB)
£35.85150mm 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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250mm Fixed Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KF250NYB1100)
£103.89250mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More160x120 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kg
