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 Stock150mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS150PNBBH)
£43.18150mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way150mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS150NYBH)
£37.32150mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 200kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor (Powder Coated), 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP150ASFMUD)
Original price was: £136.74.£79.66Current price is: £79.66. Sale!150mm Heavy-duty Swivel Castor with a Powder Coate ... Read Mored Pressed Steel Bracket and a 200mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 700kg 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. Click here for catalogue page -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 900kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HBT150PC2B)
£119.98150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Locking both the swivel head and the wheel). This fabricated castor is coated in Black paint and the top plate has 120x60mm or 105x80mm Slotted Hole Centres. The wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings and the load capacity is 900kg at 4km/h (walking speed) using manual propulsion -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KAHS150TPR)
£15.75This apparatus / institutional castor comes with a ... Read More 150mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) with a double ball race swivel head. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance. Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATS150TPR)
£14.31Keystone Apparatus / Institutional Castor with 150 ... Read Moremm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Swivel Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5 mm. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Running on a quality ball bearing to offer excellent rolling performance, this popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors.The wheel has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 1020kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (655CI)
£85.28150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor. The 4 hole top plat ... Read Moree measures 162mm x 140mm with 140mm x 105mm Bolt Hole Centres. to suit a 10mm Fixing Bolt. The Wheel is a solid Cast Iron with a smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 1020kg.The 55 series castor is made from heavy duty pressed steel with a bright zinc finish and roller ball bearing in the swivel head. -
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150mm 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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (2HKS15020241)
£208.64150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Castor - Twin Wheel). The Top Plate measures 149x110mm with 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. A grease nipple is fitted to the swivel head to enable easy maintenance. The load capacity of this dual wheel castor is 1100kg. The Wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre (92 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The polyurethane tyre is abrasion resistant with a low rolling resistance. The elasticity of the polyurethane allows the wheel absorb some of the rolling vibrations. This provides the user with a smoother and quieter operation yet is gentler on concrete floors compared to hard treads such as Cast Iron. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (2HKSE15020241)
£208.64150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Castor - Twin Wheel). The Top Plate measures 149x110mm with 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. A grease nipple is fitted to the swivel head to enable easy maintenance. The load capacity of this dual wheel castor is 1100kg. This castor has directional lock slots in the swivel head to enable the attachment of a retro fit directional lock (HKDL). The overall height of this castor is 238mm. The Wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre (92 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The polyurethane tyre is abrasion resistant with a low rolling resistance. The elasticity of the polyurethane allows the wheel absorb some of the rolling vibrations. This provides the user with a smoother and quieter operation yet is gentler on concrete floors compared to hard treads such as Cast Iron. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT150ASFHUD)
Original price was: £474.08.£299.19Current price is: £299.19. Sale!150mm Polyurethane tyre Wheel with an aluminium ce ... Read Morentre fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with 148/132x111/99mm bolt hole centres. The slotted bolt holes incorporate the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 1500kg and Power Towable to 4km/h. This high performance castor is fitted with a quality polyurethane tyre 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. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 2200kg Capacity | Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT150ASFMCD)
Original price was: £420.59.£265.43Current price is: £265.43. Sale!150mm Machine Cast Nylon Wheel fitted into an extr ... Read Morea strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with 148/132x111/99mm bolt hole centres. The slotted bolt holes incorporate the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 2200kg and Power Towable to 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. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG150EAB)
£39.84150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with a Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications & Features Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 190mm Offset: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (622RN)
£39.52150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (661RN)
£42.30150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 140x105 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg
