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 Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150ASFMUD)
Original price was: £123.23.£65.49Current price is: £65.49.Sale!150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) Swivel... Read More castor and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kg
For 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 between 11 and 12mm.
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50mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (2SL050PT0L)
£26.2150mm Low Level Twin Wheel Swivel Castor (REVVO Bra... Read Morend). The Polyurethane tyre wheels have a tread width of 14mm each and turn on a smooth Plain Bore. The Load Capacity of 160kg.This castors offers an exceptional load capacity in relation to their low overall working height and is ideal for heavy equipment being used on smooth, hard flooring. The differential action from the twin wheels makes for smooth operation.This castor has a round top plate with a diameter of 95mm and 4 fixing holes to suit a 6mm bolt. Each fixing hole is spaced 51mm from the directly opposite fixing hole (the largest distance between the fixing holes) - In Stock
175mm Swivel Castor (Powder Coated), 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP175ASFMUD)
Original price was: £152.55.£88.44Current price is: £88.44.Sale!175mm Heavy-duty Swivel Castor with a Powder Coate... Read Mored Pressed Steel Bracket and a 225mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball BearingsFeatures:- 800kg 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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200mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG200CIB)
£57.34200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321828)
£14.30100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 295kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (461SUB)
£40.86100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Series)... Read More with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres and a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Red Painted Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 295kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.The 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 Stock
100mm 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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100mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK100PC2B)
£54.89100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed... Read More Steel) with an Orange Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Dual Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)Key Specifications:- Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts)
- Overall Height: 130mm
- Offset: 45mm
- Swivel Radius: 95mm
- Wheel Material: Orange Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre
- Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A
- Wheel Tread Width: 40mm
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearings
- Heavy Gauge Steel: 5mm Top Plate / 4mm Bracket
- High Load Capacity Wheel
- Quiet Operation
- Gentle on Floors
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125mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV125RMB)
£8.81125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Black Rubber ... Read MoreTyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 80x60mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Black Rubber Tyre Wheel that is gentle on floors. The Caster wheel has a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance. It is ideal as a new or replacement castor for most domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley or dolly where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 340kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (461CI)
£24.40100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Seri... Read Morees) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 340kg
The 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.
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100mm LAG Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23606)
£58.16100mm 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 Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125RN2B)
£16.05125mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre w... Read Moreheel with a ball bearing fitted into a pressed steel swivel castor bracket. The Swivel Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is non-marking, gentle on floors and the rubber 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 Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125NY2B)
£13.72125mm White Nylon Wheel with a ball bearing fitted... Read More into a pressed steel swivel castor bracket. The Swivel Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Nylon Wheel is a hard wheel giving it a low tractive resistance which makes it it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. The strength of nylon and because it wont damage concrete floors makes it one of the most popular choices. The ball 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. - In Stock
75mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 800kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-100F-105X80)
Original price was: £57.04.£53.50Current price is: £53.50.Sale!75mm Foot Master Levelling Castor with an Ivory Co... Read Morelour powder coating finish. This product has a 4-hole top plate with 105mm x 80mm 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 operationThis product's load capacity has increased to 800kg Static Load and 400kg Dynamic Load (GD-100F-NYN-PEU)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
200mm Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK200PN1B)
£43.05200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg.
