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Swivel Castors
Swivel Castors and wheels can swivel 360 degrees about the vertical axis (see figure below). They consist of a housing and a caster wheel. The housing itself is made up of a plate fitting, swivel bearings and a yoke. The Yoke is often referred to as the castor's frame (see figure below).The plate fitting determines how the... castor is going to be attached to the equipment. It is usually either a single bolt hole fitting or a plate fixing which is generally square, rectangular or triangular. Plate fittings are usually bolted to equipment so knowing your required bolt hole centres is important. The Swivel Head consists of a ball race and a number of ball bearings that roll within it. Swivel Castors can either have a single ball race or a double ball race. They perform the same function. The double ball race was developed for medium and heavy applications. This is because they are compact, perform well under static and dynamic loads and provide excellent steerability.
Swivel castors can be fitting with locks which lock (brake) wither the wheel or the swivel head or both. See Brake Castors.
Swivel Castor Components
Swivel Castor Offset
The Swivel Castor's offset it the distance from the swivel axis to the centre of the wheel (where it is secured to the castor frame). It is the reason a swivel castor will go in the direction you want it to go regardless its starting direction. The offset and castor wheel's diameter make up the swivel radius where the swivel radius = Offset + (Wheel Diameter / 2).
This is the radius of circle described but the outer dimension of the wheel swivelling around the vertical axis. Basically, this is important because it tells you how much room is needed for the swivel caster to swivel. Furthermore, the general rule is the bigger the offset the better the castor's running performance but the lower the weight it can carry. Read More
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In Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075PP)
£3.4175mm white polypropylene Wheel fitted into a Top P... Read Morelate Swivel 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 hard white polypropylene wheel that won't damage concrete floors. The hard tread lowers rolling and swivelling resistance making this castor easier to push compared to softer treads. This castor is ideal for most domestic or industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy swivel castor in needed. -
In Stock63mm Swivel Castor, 122kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (261NYST)
£10.0063mm Threaded Stem Fitting Swivel Castor (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with M12x25mm Threaded Stem and 81mm Overall Height. The White Nylon castor wheel has a 22mm Tread Width and a Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 122kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125PN2B)
£16.84125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Grey Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way50mm Compact Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | 50mm Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050NYBJ200)
£9.1250mm Low Level swivel castor (Black Painted Frame)... Read More. This High Load small and compact Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 71mm and a Black Nylon Wheel with Ball bearings. The Load Capacity is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 71x55mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 53x36mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole size: 6mm
- Overall Height: 71mm
- Swivel Radius: 55mm
- Wheel Material: Black Nylon
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearings
- Tread width: 24mm
- Load Capacity: 200kg
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In Stock150mm AGV Swivel Castor ,Twin Wheel, 630kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GATD150ASFHUD)
Original price was: £828.35.£320.14Current price is: £320.14. Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read More150mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor has a bracket made from strong Forged steel that is zinc plated. There is a hardened Taper Roller Bearing in he swivel head, which has a grease nipple, for smooth swivelling action and durability. The Top Plate is 145mm x 145mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 120mm x 120mm, each with a 11mm hole diameter. The castor is able to tilt +/- 5o from its central axis according to the flatness of the floor. This ensures that this castor's wheels keep contact with the floor allowing smooth AGV movement and protection of the loaded cargo when changing directions (See illustration below)
The wheels are more widely separated from each other than most Twin Wheel Castors. When changing direction, the two wheels spin in opposite directions to each other which reduces the castor offset. The smaller the offset the less chance that the AGV will deviate from its designated line.
This castor frame has two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre each containing ball bearings, The polyurethane wheel has excellent elasticity the minimises slipping that can happen when an AGV starts or stops. In addition, the elasticity also absorbs small shocks arising from small imperfections in the floor. The wheel itself is non marking and will not damage the floor. -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Swivel Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT125ASFMCD)
Original price was: £376.72.£236.60Current price is: £236.60. Sale!125mm Machine... Read More Cast Nylon Wheel fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with 148/132x111/99mm bolt hole centres. The slotted bolt holes cover the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 1500kg at 4km/h
This high performance castor is fitted with a white machine cast nylon wheel that will not mark the floor. An extra strong welded castor frame that is powder coated and fitted with a high performance castor wheel containing two ball bearings that turns on a specially designed integrated axle shaft arrangement makes this castor one of the most durable in the market. Perfect for moving very heavy loads where strength, durability and performance are critical
The swivel head of the 125mm - 250mm sizes of the GXT range come with a thrust bearing and a taper roller bearing in the swivel head.
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Out of Stock - On the Way125mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX125HTBH)
£32.66125mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Stee... Read Morel) with High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load capacity = 125kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 520kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (655NY)
£68.63150mm Flexello Top Plate Swivel Castor. The 4 h... Read Moreole top plate measures 162mm x 140mm with 140mm x 105mm Bolt Hole Centres. to suit a 10mm Fixing Bolt. The Castor Wheel is solid Nylon with smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 520kg.
The 55 series castor is made from heavy duty pressed steel with a bright zinc finish and roller ball bearing in the swivel head.
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In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS160NYBH)
£46.61160mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas... Read Moretor) with 16mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock300mm Swivel Castor, 1300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS30025241)
£213.90300mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 1300kg -
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100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV100PN2B)
£9.44100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centr... Read Moree with a ball bearing fitted into a pressed steel swivel castor bracket. The Swivel 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 ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications.</p> -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LI160RMBNOTG)
Original price was: £10.58.£9.92Current price is: £9.92. Sale!160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre / Metal Centre Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 135kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (522PNB)
£29.82125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV100NY1B)
£7.61100mm White Nylon Wheel with a roller bearing f... Read Moreitted into a pressed steel swivel castor bracket. The Swivel 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 Nylon Wheel is a hard wheel giving it a low tractive resistance which makes it it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. The strength of nylon and because it wont damage concrete floors makes it one of the most popular choices. The roller bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castor a great choice for the widest range of industrial and domestic applications.
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In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 370kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (MSW125APCB)
£36.27125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel). ... Read More105x80 bolt hole centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Journal. Load Capacity = 370kg
