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 Stock150mm Twin Wheel Swivel Castor, 1240kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (2SH150PT15)
£249.90150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat... Read Moreed Castor - Twin Wheel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor comes with two high quality Polyurethane Tyre Wheels with a Cast Iron Centre complete with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 1240kg.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 140mm x 110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 105mm x 80/75mm
- Overall Height: 202mm
- Tread Width: 38mm (each wheel)
- Bearing Type: Needle Roller Bearing
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63mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, 500kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel (KGDR-80S)
£68.4463mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with M12 x 18m... Read Morem Threaded Stem Fitting. 500kg Static and 250kg Dynamic Load Capacity Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad With Vibration Damping Rubber Pad. Nylon Handwheel with Retractable Ratchet.
The Footmaster 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.
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 load capacity of the Footmaster Castor when being moved and positioned is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity.
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100mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 120kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX100HT)
£17.99100mm 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
50mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Stem Fitting, 280kg Capacity | Black Nylon Wheel (KGD-60S)
£32.56M12 x 18mm Threaded Stem Fitting Foot Master Level... Read Moreling Castor with an ivory coloured powder coating finish. This product has a black Nylon Wheel with a 25mm Tread width, Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad with a vibration damping rubber pad. This foot pad has a Nylon Hand-wheel operation.This product's load capacity has increased to 280kg Static Load and 140kg Dynamic Load (GD-60-S-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 of these castors is half the castor's Static Load Capacity, that is, when the castors' levelling function is not being used. The load capacity 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. - Out of Stock - On the Way
80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH080RN1B)
£8.0180mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with Bl... Read Moreue Rubber Tyre Wheel / Nylon Centre and Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 130kg - In Stock
75mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 250kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GAAD75ASFHUD)
Original price was: £178.02.£172.68Current price is: £172.68.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read More75mm 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 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 Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK200NY2B)
£36.34200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg. - In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS200APCB800)
£88.06200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed... Read More Steel Bracket) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 800kg - In Stock
75mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 1000kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-120F)
£67.7775mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with Top Plate Fi... Read Moretting (GD-120-F-NYN). 1000kg Static and 500kg Dynamic Load Capacity. Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad. Hex Adjuster with M16 Leveller (Spanner not included)This is a multi-functional swivel castor that provides mobility and levelling functions which allows users to move and position large equipment into place with added stability using the levelling feature.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 levelled is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity. - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (522RNB)
£30.43125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg - In Stock
80mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 700kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KS080NYBJ700)
Original price was: £32.39.£22.68Current price is: £22.68.Sale!80mm Low Level Swivel Castor fitted with an- Top Plate Size: 100x85mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 80/75mm x60/45mm
- Overall Height: 120mm
- Wheel Material: Cast White Nylon
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearings
- Load Capacity: 700kg
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100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100PN1B)
£8.28100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Ce... Read Morentre 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.
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200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (822SUB)
£103.73200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
125mm 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 - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (Flexello 422RN)
£27.16100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Heavy Duty Pressed ... Read MoreSteel Frame) with 80X60mm Bolt Hole Centres to suit an 8mm Bolt. The wheel is an Elastic Blue Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre with a smooth Plain Bore. The load capacity is 160kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed).The Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre is a soft tread and is gentle on floors and non-marking.
