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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Out of Stock - On the Way100mm 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 Stock40mm Swivel Castor, 15kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (YS040RP15KP)
£2.3040mm Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitt ... Read Moreed into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 27x27mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 15kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h This popular general, light duty purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most domestic and industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy castor in needed. -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160RN2B)
£38.38160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg. Blue elastic rubber tyres are gentle on floors and non-marking. They are a popular choice when a castor with a rubber tyre is needed but the weight to be carried is heavier than what a castor with a standard rubber tyre wheel can hold. -
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 Stock75mm AGV Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GAPL75ASFHUD)
Original price was: £23.71.£23.01Current price is: £23.01. Sale!75mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor has a b ... Read Moreracket made from strong pressed steel with precision ball bearings in the swivel head for smooth swivelling action and durability. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg The bolt holes are slotted to 78mm x 45mm / 72mm x 45mm with a 9mm hole diameter, This castors is fitted a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 90) on an Aluminium centre 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. Many AGV applications require the castor to run 24 hours a day and the durability of the castor is important to reduce costs associated with stoppage. By using bearing steel with a higher strength than general steel in the swivel head, this castor has an exceptional performance. -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG200EAB)
£44.59200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications & Features Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 240mm Offset: 56mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 400kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 900kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HST150PC2B)
£109.44150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Black Painted Fabri ... Read Morecated Steel) with 120mm x 60mm or 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings and the load capacity is 900kg and 4km/h (walking speed) using manual propulsion. -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 370kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearings (33605)
Original price was: £102.90.£82.32Current price is: £82.32. Sale!100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor and nylon ... Read More wheel with ball bearings. The top plate and frames are made from AISI 304 Stainless Steel Castor and the Stainless Steel balls from AISI 420. This castor has a 137mm overall height. Upgrade your equipment with our 100mm Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, designed for superior performance in demanding environments. Ideal for both industrial and domestic applications, this castor is built to resist corrosion and heavy use. 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 370kg, making it ideal for heavy loads. Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 105x80mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 80x60mm and accommodates 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 heavy-duty stainless steel castor is perfect for high-load mobile storage, transportation equipment, and mechanical applications in wet environments or where hygiene is critical, such as in the food industry. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG150NYB)
£38.72150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 190mm Offset: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Load Capacity: 500kg (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. -
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 Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100PN1B)
£8.53100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centr ... Read Moree with a roller bearing fitted into a single bolt hole pressed steel swivel castor bracket. The Swivel Bracket has 12mm single bolt hole. 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 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 and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1321780)
£7.78100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV200NY1B)
£25.99200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80mm Hole Centres and 235mm Overall height. The White Nylon Wheel has a 50mm Tread Width and a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 105x84/76mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 235mm Castor Offset: 55mm Swivel Radius: 155mm Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (Both the swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Load Capacity: 300kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor, 350kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV200RN1B)
£33.60200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) -
In Stock75mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 800kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-100F)
£64.6475mm 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 which is also powder coated for added protection. The wheel is made from premium quality black Nylon with a 30mm Tread width and the Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad has a rubber vibration damping pad. This foot pad has a Nylon Hand-wheel operation This product's load capacity has increased to 750kg Static Load and 375kg Dynamic Load (GDR-100-F-NYN). 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.
