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 Stock80mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX080HT)
£17.8080mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Bo ... Read Morelt Hole Centres, 108mm Overall Height and High Temperature Black Phenolic Wheel with 35m Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. This castor is Rated to +280 degrees C. and has a Load Capacity of 100kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS080NYBH)
£18.0080mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (AISI 304 Stainless S ... Read Moreteel Castor) with 12mm Single Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) -
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 Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH160NY1B)
£18.23160mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor (Press ... Read Moreed Steel) and Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg -
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 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV200PP)
£19.67200mm Top Plate swivel Castor with a White Polypro ... Read Morepylene wheel. It has 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres, 235mm overall height and the load capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This is one of our most popular castors and the White Polypropylene wheel is non-marking and won’t damage concrete floors. Because it is a hard tread it has the lowest rolling and swivelling resistance. It is ideal as a new component or a replacement caster for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
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) -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (MSW100APCB)
Original price was: £36.76.£20.22Current price is: £20.22. Sale!100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with an extra strong ... Read More fabricated (welded) bracket. This castor has a top plate with 4 fixing holes with 105x80mm bolt hole centres. The wheel is a Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel running on two Ball Bearings for exceptional rolling performance. This castor has a Load Capacity of 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 146mm Offset: 30mm +/- 2mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tread Width: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings -
In Stock80mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX080HTBH)
£20.2880mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel ... Read More) with High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load capacity = 100kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way160mm Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV160RP)
£20.36160mm 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 135kg 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 Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (TS4075NY04)
£20.4075mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read Morea 135x110mm top plate and 105X80mm Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Nylon Wheel with a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 160kgThis castor's feature is that it has a higher load capacity and larger top plate than most 75mm swivel castors. -
In Stock60mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS060PT2BBH)
£20.6560mm Low Level swivel castor with 12mm Single Bolt ... Read More Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 80mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 35mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 225kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (TS4100NY04)
£20.80100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 225kg
