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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50mm Swivel Castor, 55kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050TPRBH)
£9.1350mm Twin Wheel Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pr... Read Moreessed Steel) with 10mm Fixing Hole. Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre / Polypropylene Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 55kg - In Stock
160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS160NY)
£39.84160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas... Read Moretor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDSB100ASFLUD75)
£85.84... Read More-variant-east-asian: normal; font-size: 14px;">100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, Polyurethane tyre wheel with an Aluminium Centre and precision ball bearings, The polyurethane tyre has a shore hardness of A90 and the Load Capacity of the castor is 100kg.
The Overall height without a load is 171mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 20mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve). It is fully compressed with a load of 75kg.
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125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH125NY1B)
£9.43125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor (Press... Read Moreed Steel). Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 170kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (361CI)
£11.8075mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Serie... Read Mores) with 80x60mm Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg
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.
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75mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 250kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GAAD75ASFHUD)
Original price was: £510.48.£197.30Current price is: £197.30.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
75mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Stem Fitting, 800kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-100S)
£52.1675mm Foot Master Levelling Castor with M16 x 24mm ... Read MoreThreaded Stem Fitting finished in an ivory coloured powder coating finish. This product has a black Nylon Wheel with a 30mm 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 800kg Static Load and 400kg Dynamic Load.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
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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60mm Twin Wheel Swivel Castor | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, 150kg Capacity (GAJSD60ASFHUD)
Original price was: £139.12.£67.21Current price is: £67.21.Sale!60mm Swivel Castor with Dual Polyurethane ... Read MoreTyres for AGVsMaximize your AGV’s performance with our high-quality Automated Guided Vehicle Castors. This 70mm swivel castor features dual (twin) polyurethane tyres mounted on durable aluminium centres, complemented by precision ball bearings. Designed to meet the high demands of AGV applications, this castor ensures smooth, efficient, and reliable operation in industrial settings.The black powder-coated bracket offers superior protection compared to standard zinc-plated frames, enhancing durability in harsh environments. Its low overall height of just 87mm makes it ideal for compact AGV systems, ensuring stability without compromising load capacity—supporting up to 150kg (450kg over 4 castors).Key Specifications:
- Top Plate Fixing: 86x61mm bolt hole spacing with 9mm drilled holes, suited for 8mm bolts.
- Dual Polyurethane Tyres: 95 Shore A hardness for low tractive resistance, smooth and quiet operation.
- Non-Marking Tyres: Protects floors and reduces maintenance costs.
- Robust Swivel Bracket: Double ball race swivel head for enhanced manoeuvrability and durability.
Benefits:
- Optimized for AGVs: Engineered for automated guided vehicles, ensuring reliable, continuous performance.
- Smooth, Quiet Operation: Polyurethane tyres reduce rolling resistance and noise, enhancing efficiency.
- Long-Lasting Durability: Strong aluminium centres and black powder-coated brackets for extended lifespan.
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150mm Swivel Castor, 725kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (655SUB)
Original price was: £145.52.£112.48Current price is: £112.48.Sale!150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor. The 4 hole top plat... Read Moree measures 162mm x 140mm with 140mm x 105mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. to suit a 10mm Fixing Bolt. The Wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on Cast Iron Centre with a needle roller bearing. Load Capacity = 725kg.The 55 series castor is made from heavy duty pressed steel with a bright zinc finish and roller ball bearing in the swivel head. - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS150PCB500)
£66.66150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Extra Heavy Pressed... Read More Steel Castor) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
50mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (2SL050PT0L)
Original price was: £26.21.£24.59Current price is: £24.59.Sale!50mm 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
150mm Swivel Castor, 520kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (BS5150NY15A)
£95.05150mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 19.8mm Single Bolt Hole (to suit a 3/4" fixing Bolt). This is an extra heavy duty single bolt hole castor and the wheel is Solid Nylon with a 38mm Tread width and a Roller Bearing fitted. The Load Capacity is 520kg at 4km/h (walking speed) using manual propulsion.Key Specifications:- Ball Bearing Swivel Head
- Wheel Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
- Overall Height: 200mm
- Tread Width: 38mm
- Offset: 44.5mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 19.8mm
- Zinc Plated
- Load Capacity: 520kg using manual propulsion at km/h (walking speed)
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125mm Swivel Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT125ASFMCD)
Original price was: £376.72.£236.60Current price is: £236.60.Sale!125mm Machine... Read More Cast Nylon Wheel fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with 148/132x111/99mm bolt hole centres. The slotted bolt holes cover the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 1500kg at 4km/h
This high performance castor is fitted with a white machine cast nylon wheel that will not mark the floor. An extra strong welded castor frame that is powder coated and fitted with a high performance castor wheel containing two ball bearings that turns on a specially designed integrated axle shaft arrangement makes this castor one of the most durable in the market. Perfect for moving very heavy loads where strength, durability and performance are critical
The swivel head of the 125mm - 250mm sizes of the GXT range come with a thrust bearing and a taper roller bearing in the swivel head.
