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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35mm Compact Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | 35mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PT2B)
£10.9735mm Low Level swivel castor with 60x60mm Top Plat... Read Moree and 48/38x48/38mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 52.5mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 27mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 100kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (168930)
Original price was: £4.72.£4.58Current price is: £4.58. Sale!... Read Moret-weight: bold;">Excess Project Stock: 100mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame). The swivel head has a double ball race and the load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance. - In Stock
100mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 120kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX100HT)
£17.38100mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm B... Read Moreolt Hole centres and 128mm Overall Height. This castor houses a High Temperature Black Phenolic Wheel with a 35mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. It is Rated to +280 degrees C and has a Load Capacity = 120kg - In Stock
35mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | 35mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PTBST)
£8.9235mm Heavy Duty Low Level swivel castor with M10x2... Read More0mm Threaded Stem and 59mm Overall Height. The wheel has an Grey Polyurethane Tyre on a steel centre with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 100kg - In Stock
50mm Swivel Castor, 40kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1350000)
£2.1550mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More54x25mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 40kg - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075RP)
£3.3875mm Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Nylon centre fitt... Read Moreed into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 55x42mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general, light duty general purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that is non-marking and gentle on floors. This castor is ideal for most domestic or industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy swivel castor in needed. - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor with 21.5mm to 24mm Expander Fitting, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (194551)
Original price was: £7.30.£7.09Current price is: £7.09. Sale!... Read Morefont-weight: bold;">Excess Project Stock: 100mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) complete with a 21.5mm - 24.5mm Round Expander. The swivel head has a double ball race and the load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.
The expander fitting is designed to fit into an round hollow tube with an internal diameter of 21.5mm to 24.5mm.
This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance.
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100mm Swivel Castor, 80kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV100RPBH)
£5.89100mm Grey Rubber Tyre wheel with a polypropyle... Read Morene centre fitted into a 12mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel castor frame). This castor has a 80kg load capacity using manual propulsion at 4 km/h.
This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings
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100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV100NY250)
Original price was: £7.60.£7.38Current price is: £7.38. Sale!100mm Top Plate ... Read MoreSwivel Castor with a White Nylon Wheel. The Top Plate measures 102mm x 84mm and has 80x60mm fixing bolt hole centres and an overall height of 128mm. The wheel has a tread width of 35mm, a smooth plain bore and the load capacity of this castor is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis popular general purpose castor is fitted with a White Nylon wheel that is non-marking and won't damage concrete floors making it ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor. - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV125RPBH)
£6.67125mm Grey Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel fit... Read Moreted in a 12mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel castor frame). This castor has a 100kg load capacity using manual propulsion at 4 km/h.This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075PP)
£3.2975mm 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/hThis 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 Stock
50mm Swivel Castor, 27kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (961RN)
£5.1050mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More54x25mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and 64mm Overall Height. The wheel is a Blue Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore and a 22mm Tread Width. Load Capacity = 27kg.The blue rubber tyre wheel has a soft tread and is both gentle on floors and non-marking. It also absorbs fine vibrations whilst moving which provides user comfort and limits noise. - In Stock
50mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050RP)
£2.2450mm Swivel Castor with a non-marking Grey Rubber ... Read MoreTyre Wheel on a nylon centre. This castor is made from Pressed Steel and has a Top Plate with 36x36mm bolt hole centres which suit a 6mm fixing bolt. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis popular general purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre wheel that will not mark or damage the floor. It is ideal for most domestic and industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy castor in needed. For example, on a trolley or dolly. - In Stock
63mm Footmaster Castor with Levelling Foot, 500kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (KGDH65ASFNYN)
Original price was: £62.55.£38.40Current price is: £38.40. Sale!This 63mm Swivel Castor has Black Nylon wheel (pla... Read Morein bore) with an extra long adjustable foot. The aluminium castor frame has a durable ivory coloured powder coating for protection against wear and tear.The Threaded section of the Adjustable Foot extends a maximum of 60mm above the top of the top plate (78mm including the hex head). The Hex Head can be operated by a drill for quick operation.The overall height of the castor is 98mm and the adjustable foot can extend by up to 48mm to enable precise levelling.The load capacity is 500kg and the recommended maximum total load to be carried by 4 castors is 1,500kg. - In Stock
63mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 550kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, KGD-80F (KGD-80F)
£49.6263mm Foot Master Levelling Castor with an Ivory Co... Read Morelour powder coating finish. This product has a 4-hole top plate with 70mm x 70mm bolt hole centres and is also powder coated for added protection. The wheel is made from premium quality black Nylon with a 28mm Tread width and the Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad has a rubber vibration damping pad. This foot pad has a Nylon Hand-wheel operationThis product's load capacity has increased to 550kg Static Load and 275kg Dynamic Load.Because of the lifting and lowering function of the Foot Master castor, like all Jacking Castors, it is important understand that each castor may be subjected to HALF THE TOTAL WEIGHT. Therefore, the recommended load capacity for each Foot Master Levelling Castor is half the castor's Static Load Capacity, that is, when the castors' levelling function is not being used. The load capacity of the Footmaster Castor when it is being moved and positioned is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity.This levelling castor is a multi-functional swivel castor that provides mobility, levelling and anti-vibration functions. This allows users to move and position large equipment into place with added stability using the levelling and anti-vibration features.