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 Low Level Swivel Castor, 700kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KS080NYBJ700)
Original price was: £41.40.£22.68Current price is: £22.68. Sale!80mm Low Level Swivel Castor fitted with an extra ... Read Moreheavy duty Cast Nylon Wheel running on Ball Bearings. The 4 hole Top Plate has 80x60mm Bolt Hole centres and the load capacity of this castor is 700kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) This castor is ideal for heavy duty applications where there is a height restriction and the White Nylon Wheel is non-marking and won't damage concrete floors. Key Specifications: 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(~4km/h - walking speed) -
In Stock60mm Compact Swivel Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS060PT2BBHBR)
£22.7260mm Low Level swivel with brake castor and 12mm S ... Read Moreingle Bolt 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 Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 120kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS080PNBBH)
£22.7480mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cast ... Read Moreor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre Wheel with Stainless Steel Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, Triangular Top Plate, Nylon, Pressed Steel Bracket (TS4100NY04T19)
£22.92100mm Swivel Castor with Triangular Top Plate | Wh ... Read Moreite Nylon Castor Wheel | 225kg Load Capacity Castors (or casters) with triangular top plates are a type of wheel mounting system used primarily for attaching to the corners of equipment, furniture, or frames where space or shape makes a square or rectangular top plate unsuitable. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 140x140mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x105mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mmx32mm (see diagram below) Overall Height: 139mm Swivel Radius: 91mm Bearing Type: Plain Bore Measurements in millimetres -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSK160NY)
£22.95160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 500kg. -
In Stock75mm AGV Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GAPL75ASFHUD)
Original price was: £23.71.£23.01Current price is: £23.01. Sale!75mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor has a b ... Read Moreracket made from strong pressed steel with precision ball bearings in the swivel head for smooth swivelling action and durability. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg The bolt holes are slotted to 78mm x 45mm / 72mm x 45mm with a 9mm hole diameter, This castors is fitted a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 90) on an Aluminium centre 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. Many AGV applications require the castor to run 24 hours a day and the durability of the castor is important to reduce costs associated with stoppage. By using bearing steel with a higher strength than general steel in the swivel head, this castor has an exceptional performance. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 225kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (TS4100NY14)
£23.02100mm Swivel Castor (REVVO Brand) with a White Nyl ... Read Moreon Wheel. The top plate measures 135mm x 110mm and the Fixing Bolt Hole Centres are 105x80mm. The castor wheel has a 35mm Tread Width with a Needle Roller Bearing and the Load Capacity is 225kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). The white nylon wheel is a hard tread which provides the lowest rolling resistance and maximum mobility. Being nylon the wheel is non-marking and will not damage concrete floors. -
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125mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK125NY2B)
£23.04125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and 157mm Overall Height. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg. This castor is made from heavy gauge pressed steel with a 5mm thick Top Plate and 4mm Castor Forks. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The nylon wheel is insensitive to water and will not mark or damage most flooring. -
In Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS125NY)
£23.83125mm 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: 42mm Overall Height: 155mm Stainless Steel Grade: AISI 304 -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH160RN1B)
£23.93160mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor (Press ... Read Moreed Steel). Blue Rubber Tyred / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg -
In Stock60mm Compact Twin Wheel Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (2KS060PT2B)
£24.1960mm Low Level twin wheel swivel castor with 105x8 ... Read More0mm Top Plate and 80/76x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 80mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 2x19mmTread Width (41mm across both wheels) and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg. The swivel head has a double ball race for excellent swivelling and the polyurethane tyres have a 95 Shore A hardness. -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (361SU)
£24.2975mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel - Flex ... Read Moreello Brand). The top plate measures 105x80mm and has 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. The castor's overall height is 95mm and has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre castor wheel with 29mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS100PNBBH)
£24.43100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg Key Specifications: Bracket Material: Stainless Steel AISI 304 Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 12mm Overall Height: 126mm Wheel Material: Red Polyurethane on a White Nylon Centre Tread Width: 30mm Tyre Hardness: 97 Shore A Bearing Type: Stainless Steel Roller Bearing Load Rating: 150kg (Hand pushed to 4km/h) -
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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (522NYB)
£24.56125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg
