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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100NY1B)
£6.57100mm White Nylon Wheel with a roller bearing f... Read Moreitted into a pressed steel single bolt hole swivel castor bracket. The Swivel Bracket has a 12mm Single Bolt Hole top plate. The load capacity of this castor is 150kg 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, this makes nylon wheel castors probably the most popular choice. 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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82mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 650kg Capacity | 82mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS8270PTB)
£112.5082mm Low Level Top Plate Swivel Castor (Low Level ... Read MoreCastor) with 140x105 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 650kg - In Stock
150mm 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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50mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGDR-60FBLACK)
£47.5550mm Foot Master Levelling Castor with a black pow... Read Moreder coating finish. This product has a 4-hole top plate with 58mm x 58mm bolt hole centres and is also powder coated for added protection. The wheel is made from premium quality black Nylon with a 25mm Tread width and the Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad has a rubber pad vibration damping rubber pad. This foot pad has a Retractable Ratchet operation.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. - In Stock
160mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV160PP)
£14.81160mm Top Plate swivel Castor with a White Polypro... Read Morepylene wheel. It has 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and the load capacity is 200kg 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
Swivel Castor (Twin Wheel), 250mm, 2800kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2ST250PC2B)
£614.98250mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fabricated Swive... Read Morel Castor. The Swivel Head Turns On Thrust and Taper Roller Bearings For Extra Strength and The Bracket Is Finished In Black Epoxy Paint.This Castor Has A Top Plate Measuring 250mm X 250mm with Bolt Hole Spacings Of 190mm X 190mm Drilled To 19mm Diameter. The Two Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheels Each Have Ball Bearings Fitted To Reduce The Rolling Resistance.The Castor Has A 2800kg Load Rating At 4Km/H - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV100RNB200)
£15.17100mm Elastic Bl... Read Moreue Rubber Tyre Wheel on a black nylon centre fitted into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 80x60mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis popular general purpose castor is fitted with an elastic blue rubber tyre that provides a higher load capacity than a standard grey or black rubber tyred wheel. The wheel is fitted with a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance and rubber tyre is gentle on 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
160mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH160RN1B)
£23.23160mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor (Press... Read Moreed Steel). Blue Rubber Tyred / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg - In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Load Capacity | Puncture Proof Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS200EVA)
£44.04200mm Puncture Proof Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel ... Read MoreBracket) with 137x105mm Top Plate dimensions and 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole. The wheel is a 200mm Rib Tread Puncture Proof Wheel on a black polypropylene centre with 50mm Tread with and a needle roller bearing. 100kg Load Capacity.The Caster wheel's tyre is made from microcellular polyurethane with a 65 Shore A hardness. - In Stock
50mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor (BH), 50kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKABS050TPR)
£7.59This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional cas... Read Moretor comes with a 50mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has a 10mm Single Bolt Hole. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThe grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors.Download Series Data Sheet here - In Stock
65mm Compact Twin Wheel Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (2KS065PT2B)
£26.5065mm Low Level twin wheel swivel castor with 105x8... Read More0mm Top Plate and 80/76x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 86.5mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 2x22mmTread Width (49mm across both wheels) and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 250kg.The swivel head has a double ball race for excellent swivelling and the polyurethane tyres have a 95 Shore A hardness. - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor (Powder Coated), 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP150ASFMUD)
Original price was: £137.41.£79.66Current price is: £79.66.Sale!150mm Heavy-duty Swivel Castor with a Powder Coate... Read Mored Pressed Steel Bracket and a 200mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball BearingsFeatures:- 700kg 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.
- Double Ball Bearing Race and hardened bearing Seats in the swivel head: For an optimum swivel rotation function and durability.
- 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 an incredibly smooth swivelling function with no "rock" to the swivel head and no sideways movement on the wheel for exceptional operating performance.
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125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH125PN1B)
£10.86125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor (Press... Read Moreed Steel). Polyurethane Tyred / Nylon Centred Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125PNBBH)
£35.89125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas... Read Moretor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (MSW100APCB)
Original price was: £36.76.£20.22Current price is: £20.22.Sale!100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with an extra strong... Read More fabricated (welded) bracket. This castor has a top plate with 4 fixing holes with 105x80mm bolt hole centres. The wheel is a Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel running on two Ball Bearings for exceptional rolling performance. This castor has a Load Capacity of 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h (walking speed).Key Specifications- Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm
- Overall Height: 146mm
- Offset: 30mm +/- 2mm
- Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre
- Tread Width: 40mm
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearings
