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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 170kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS125UERBLACK)
£16.94125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80X60mm Hole Centres.Black Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg -
In Stock200mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200ASFMUD)
Original price was: £138.37.£73.89Current price is: £73.89. Sale!200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) Swivel ca ... Read Morestor and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kgFor the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is just over 10mm. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (461PNB)
£24.53100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Series) ... Read More with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kgThe Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors that is suitable for most industrial castor uses. This range has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. -
In Stock63mm Swivel Castor, 60kg Capacity | 63mm Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (261RN)
£9.0763mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with 4-hole top ... Read More plate and 76x44.5mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an overall height of 81mm. The wheel has a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre with a black Nylon Centre, 25mm Tread Width and a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 60kg. Elastic Blue Rubber tyres are stronger than standard natural rubber. It has a soft tread and is both gentle on floors and non-marking while absorbing fine vibrations when moving which provides user comfort and limits noise. -
In StockSwivel Castor (Twin Wheel), 300mm, 4000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2ST300PC2B)
£793.87300mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Swivel Castor. T ... Read Morehe Castor Comes with 2 Heavy Duty Wheels with Polyurethane Tyres on a Cast Iron Centre. Each wheel runs on quality ball bearings. The load rating of this product is 4,000kg. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 205kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV200RP)
£22.29200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Grey Rubber T ... Read Moreyre wheel on a Nylon Center. It as 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and a Load Capacity of 205kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Grey rubber tyre that is both non-marking and gentle on floors. The wheel has a roller bearing that lower the rolling resistance. It makes a great new component to make your equipment mobile or as a replacement castor. It is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley, dolly or furniture where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In StockSwivel Castor, 1000kg Capacity | 150mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (K2ST150PC2BD)
£468.52150mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fabricated Swive ... Read Morel Castor fitted with a directional lock to fix the swivel head in position. 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 230mm x 230mm with bolt hole spacings of 190mm x 190mm drilled to 13mm 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 1000kg Load Rating at 4km/h -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (MSK100NY2B)
£18.13100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG150RUB)
£53.90150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 140mm x 110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted to 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Overall Height: 190mm Tread Width: 45mm Castor Offset: 40mm -
In Stock100mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 310kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GATD100ASFHUD)
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 Top Plate is 112mm x 112mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 92mm x 92mm, each with a 9mm hole diameter. The castor is able to tilt +/- 5o from its central axis according to the flatness of the floor. This ensures that this castor's wheels keep contact with the floor allowing smooth AGV movement and protection of the loaded cargo when changing directions (See illustration below) The wheels are more widely separated from each other than most Twin Wheel Castors. When changing direction, the two wheels spin in opposite directions to each other which reduces the castor offset. The smaller the offset the less chance that the AGV will deviate from its designated line. 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 Stock60mm Swivel Castor, 40kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (LSM060RP)
Original price was: £9.49.£5.69Current price is: £5.69. Sale!60mm Pressed Steel Swivel Castor with a 60mm x 60m ... Read Morem Top Plate, 40mm x 40mm Slotted Bolt Hole Centres (suits 6mm fixing bolts) and 83mm overall height. The wheel is a Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Polypropylene Centre with a smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 40kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 1020kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (655CIB)
£111.13150mm Swivel Castor with a Cast Iron Wheel with Ro ... Read Moreller Bearing, 1020kg Load Capacity using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 162x140mm Bolt Hole Centres: 140x105mm Bolt Hole Size: 12.4mm (to suit 12mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 197mm Castor Offset: 36mm Swivel Radius: 111mm Wheel Material: Cast Iron c/w Grease Nipple Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Rating: 1020kg (hand pushed to 4km/h - walking speed) Surface Finish: Bright zinc finish This is a heavy duty castor suitable for arduous applications. The swivel head contains a single race of roller ball bearings for durability and optimum manoeuvrability. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Single Ball Bearing (MSVH125PN2B)
£15.15125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor. This castor has a Polyurethane Tyred Wheel on a Nylon Centred Wheel with a single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit an M12 bolt) Overall Height: 154mm Castor Offset: 40mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane tyre on a Nylon Centre Tyre Hardness: 92 (+/- 3) Shore A -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG200PCB)
£67.74200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) ... Read Morewith 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 600kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm Bolt Holes (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 240mm Offset: 56mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 600kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Polyurethane tyre castor wheels offer high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance—lasting up to 10 times longer than rubber wheels under similar conditions. With a soft tread that’s softer than concrete, they won’t damage floors and operate with minimal noise. Resistant to oils, greases, petrol, and a wide range of chemicals, they’re ideal for demanding environments. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH100RU1H)
£91.40100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgFeatures of the H Series CastorThe Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel with a hardened ball race in the swivel race that serve as both thrust and radial bearings.The swivel head comes with a metal swivel seal and hydraulic grease nippleThe closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricantThe side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratioA four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181
