Swivel Castors
Swivel castors provide 360-degree movement for trolleys, workbenches, transport platforms, machinery and material handling equipment. Keystone supplies a wide range of options, including top plate and bolt-hole fixings, bra...ked models, stainless steel designs and heavy-duty wheels for industrial, commercial and specialist applications.How Swivel Castors Work
The swivel head contains ball bearings that allow the castor to rotate smoothly. Swivel castors may use either a single ball race or a double ball race. Double ball race swivel castors are often used for medium duty and heavy duty applications because they provide good steerability, compact construction and reliable performance under static and moving loads.
Swivel Castor Fixing Types
The fixing determines how the castor attaches to your equipment. Common swivel castor fixing types include: Top plate fixing – usually square, rectangular or triangular and bolted directly to the equipment. Single bolt-hole fixing – fitted using a central bolt or stem connection. When choosing a plate-fixing swivel castor, check the plate size, bolt-hole diameter and fixing centres to make sure it matches your equipment.
Braked Swivel Castors
Swivel castors can be supplied with brake options to improve safety and control. Depending on the castor, the brake may lock the wheel, the swivel head or both. For options with integrated brakes, view our braked castors.
Swivel Castor Components
The diagram below shows the main parts of a swivel castor, including the fixing, swivel head, yoke and wheel. Swivel castor components diagram showing fixing, swivel head, yoke and wheel
Swivel Castor Offset
The swivel castor offset is the distance between the swivel axis and the centre of the wheel. This offset allows the castor to trail behind the swivel point and turn in the direction of movement. The offset and wheel diameter determine the swivel radius: Swivel radius = offset + wheel diameter ÷ 2 This measurement shows how much space the castor needs to rotate fully around the vertical axis. In general, a larger offset improves running performance and steering, but may reduce the castor’s load capacity.
Choosing the Right Swivel Castor
Use the filters on this page to compare swivel castors by wheel diameter, load capacity, fixing type, brake option, wheel material and bearing type. If you are unsure which castor is suitable for your application, contact Keystone for technical advice. Read More
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In Stock100mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 310kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GAAD100ASFHUD)
Original price was: £198.39.£192.61Current price is: £192.61. Sale!This Twin wheel 100mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AG ... Read MoreV) 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 castor is unique because it has a self-aligned function enabled by two swivelling axes each with different swivelling radii so that the castor's offset can automatically alter when changing direction to optimise the castor's turning circle for the AGV. Specifically, the offset can range from 10mm to 30mm which reduces the castors 'swing' enabling it to better follow the designated path. The Top Plate is 112mm x 112mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 92mm x 92mm, each with a 9mm hole diameter, 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. -
In Stock100mm Black Swivel Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K07HS100RN2B)
Original price was: £16.50.£10.73Current price is: £10.73. Sale!100mm All Black Single Bolt Hole swivel castor wit ... Read Moreh Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with a single ball bearing. This castor is designed for theatre applications to reduce reflection from lighting. It can also be used in any application where a pressed steel castor is required. The powder coating offers better castor protection against the elements than a standard Zinc Plated Castor. View catalogue page here Key Specifications: Bracket Material: Black Powder Coated Pressed Steel Fixing Type: 13mm Single Bolt (Suits 12mm Bolt) Overall Height: 125mm Load Capacity: 180kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h - walking speed) Wheel Material: Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Tread Width: 36mm Castor Offset: 36mm Swivel Radius: 128mm The Black Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is quiet and gentle on floors. The soft tread rubber (68 Shore A) absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. The ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products. -
In Stock100mm Black Swivel Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K07PS100RN2B)
Original price was: £16.85.£10.61Current price is: £10.61. Sale!100mm All Black Swivel Castor with Black Elastic R ... Read Moreubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with double ball bearings. This castor is designed for theatre applications to reduce reflection from lighting. It can also be used in any application where a pressed steel castor is required. View catalogue page here Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x80mm Bolt Holes: 80/76x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 125mm Castor Offset: 36mm Wheel Material: Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Tyre Hardness: 68 Shore A Load Capacity: 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Black Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is quiet and gentle on floors. The soft tread rubber (68 Shore A) absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. The ball bearings lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products. -
In Stock100mm Black Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV100BRN2B)
Original price was: £17.61.£10.74Current price is: £10.74. Sale!100mm All Black Swivel Castor with Black Elastic R ... Read Moreubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with a single ball bearing. This castor is designed for theatre applications to reduce reflection from lighting. It can also be used in any application where a pressed steel castor is required. The Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80/77x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Black Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is quiet and gentle on floors. The soft tread rubber (65 Shore A) absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. The ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products. DOWNLOAD CATALOGUE PAGE HERE -
In Stock100mm Heavy Duty Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | White Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HSV100NY2B)
£27.88This 100mm heavy-duty swivel castor is designed fo ... Read Morer demanding applications in both industrial and domestic settings. Featuring a top plate made from heavy gauge pressed steel, it offers exceptional durability and strength. The swivel head includes a double ball race with a hardened ball race track, ensuring smooth and reliable movement. Key Features: Load Capacity: Supports up to 500kg, making it ideal for heavy loads. Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 105x80mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 80x60mm. The slotted bolt holes (80/75×60/55mm) accommodate 8mm bolts for easy installation. Wheel Material: The castor features a white nylon (polyamide) wheel with a 37mm tread width, designed to provide non-marking performance. Precision Bearings: Fitted with two precision ball bearings, this castor offers the lowest rolling and swivel resistance in its class, ensuring effortless movement even under heavy loads. This versatile, all-purpose heavy-duty castor is perfect for use in high load mobile storage, transportation equipment, and other mechanical applications. Whether for industrial or domestic use, this castor delivers reliability and performance. Download HDV Series Datasheet Here -
In Stock100mm High Temperature Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Phenolic Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS100HT)
£31.37100mm High Temperature Top Plate Swivel Castor (St ... Read Moreainless Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres and 128mm overall height. Black Phenolic caster wheel with 35mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg This castor is rated from -40 Deg. C to +280 Deg. C and is made from AISI304 Stainless Steel with a double ball race in the swivel head. -
In Stock100mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 120kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX100HT)
£18.53100mm 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 Celsius and has a Load Capacity = 120kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 100x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/77x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x12mm (suits M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 128mm Castor Offset: 37mm Wheel Material: Black Phenolic Resin Wheel Tread width: 35mm Bore Type: Smooth Plain Bore Temperature Rating: -40 ºC to +280 ºC Load Rating: 120kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) -
In Stock100mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 125kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX100HTBH)
£18.86100mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Stee ... Read Morel) with 12mm Single Bolt Hole and a Black High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore). This product is rated to +280 degrees and a load capacity of 125kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) -
In Stock100mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 125kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX100HTBH10)
Original price was: £18.86.£12.26Current price is: £12.26. Sale!100mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Stee ... Read Morel) with 10mm Single Bolt Hole and a Black High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore). This product is rated to +280 degrees and a load capacity of 125kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). -
In Stock100mm LAG Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23603)
£49.84100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (LAG Pressed Steel) ... Read Morewith a Top Plate measuring 105x80mm and 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This caster has an overall height of 137mm and an offset of 37mm. The wheel is a quality Polyurethane Tyre on Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 30mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock100mm LAG Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23606)
£59.91100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (LAG Pressed Steel) ... Read More with a large Top Plate measuring 135 x 110mm and 105 x 80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This caster has an overall height of 137mm and an offset of 37mm. The wheel is a quality Polyurethane Tyre on Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 40mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS10075SF)
£88.42100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor with 78mm x 78 ... Read Moremm 4-hole Top Plate with 58mm x 58mm Bolt Hole spacings each fixing hole drilled to 7mm, The Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre is fitted with precision ball bearings, This caster has a load capacity of 100kg. The shock absorbing function of this castor means that the overall height can vary by 20mm. The casters height without load is 160mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 20mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve) and fully compressed with a load of 75kg. Furthermore, the castor's offset will also vary from 45mm (at its full height of 160mm) to 53mm as the load increases. -
In Stock100mm Spring Loaded Gate Castor with non-marking wheel, 57kg Load Capacity (GCLD100)
£14.75Standard Gate Castor spring loaded for use on unev ... Read Moreen surfaces. This gate castor comes with a swivel castor bracket with a 100mm non-marking wheel. It comes pre-drilled with two 10mm fixing holes spaced 60mm apart. Spring loaded gate castors help with opening and closing heavy gates (57kg) and because the spring allows the height to adjust with when it moves, it is suitable for use on uneven surfaces. The gate castor will help support the gate to help prevent it from dragging on the floor and hinge damage -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS100NY)
£18.25100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 80x60mm Fixing Hole Centres. This castor has a White Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/m (walking Speed). Key Specifications Top Plate Size: 100x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x12mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolts) Offset: 37mm Overall Height: 128mm Stainless Steel Grade: AISI 304 -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS100NYBH)
£19.89100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 12mm Bolt Hole and a White Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg Key Specifications: Bracket Material: Stainless Steel AISI 304 Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 12mm Overall Height: 126mm Wheel Material: White Nylon (non-marking) Tread Width: 30mm Bearing Type: Stainless Steel Roller Bearing Load Rating: 150kg (Hand pushed to 4km/h)
