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 Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075PPBH)
£3.66This castor c... Read Moreomes with a 75mm White Polypropylene Wheel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame). The load capacity of this castor is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h
This castor is fitted with a white polypropylene wheel that will not mark or damage concrete floors and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. 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
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125mm Swivel Castor, 325kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (561SUB)
£53.61125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor made from Pressed St... Read Moreeel (Flexello Brand) and has a ball bearing swivel race. The Top Plate has four fixing holes to suit 10mm bolts and are slotted to 140/120mm x 105/95mm Bolt Hole Centres. The caster wheel has a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with with A 35mm Tread Width and a Needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 325kg - In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH200NY1B)
Original price was: £22.86.£14.86Current price is: £14.86.Sale!200mm Swivel Castor with a 12mm Single Bol... Read Moret Hole fixing. The castor wheel is a white nylon with a needle roller bearing and thread guard fitted. The Load Capacity is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)Key Specifications- Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit a 12mm fixing bolt)
- Overall Height: 228mm
- Wheel Tread Width: 50mm
- Castor Offset: 55mm
- Load Capacity: 200kg
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50mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (MSTW050PT)
Original price was: £21.36.£14.95Current price is: £14.95.Sale!50mm Low Level Twin Wheel Swivel Castor (Keystone)... Read More with a round top plate. 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.The 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, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (661RNB)
£48.60150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 140x105 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. 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 | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH125PN1B)
£10.86125mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with a 12mm Si... Read Morengle Bolt Hole and a Red Polyurethane Tyred on a White Nylon Centred Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). - Out of Stock - On the Way
250mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GSST250SF)
Original price was: £637.82.£382.70Current price is: £382.70.Sale!250mm Swivel Castor with shock absorption and 30mm... Read More compression. 175x1140mm Top Plate with 149/132x111/99mm slotted fixing bolt holes. Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel fitted with Ball Bearings.Power Towable:- Max. Load at 10km/h = 1,350kg
- Max. Load at 20km/h = 1,000kg
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63mm Swivel Castor, 122kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (261NYST)
£10.0063mm Threaded Stem Fitting Swivel Castor (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with M12x25mm Threaded Stem and 81mm Overall Height. The White Nylon castor wheel has a 22mm Tread Width and a Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 122kg - Out of Stock - On the Way
125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321118)
£16.10125mm 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
125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125PN2B)
£16.84Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) - 125mm... Read Moreong> Polyurethane Tyre with Nylon Centre Wheel (200kg Load Capacity)Engineered for durability and smooth performance, this Swivel Castor is built with a pressed steel frame and a red polyurethane tyre bonded to a white nylon centre. Designed to deliver exceptional manoeuvrability and low rolling resistance, it’s perfect for industrial trolleys, carts, and medium-duty applications.The swivel head features a double ball bearing race for effortless rotation and precise handling, while integral nylon thread guards protects the bearing from debris—ensuring long-lasting, reliable performance and smooth rolling.Key Features- Excellent Mobility: Double ball bearing race provides smooth 360° swivel action.
- Durable Construction: Pressed steel housing with high-quality polyurethane wheel.
- Low Rolling Resistance: Polyurethane-on-nylon wheel with a single ball bearing ensures quiet, efficient movement.
- Long Service Life: Thread guards prevent dirt ingress for extended bearing performance.
- High Load Capacity: Rated to support up to 200kg per castor.
- Top Plate Dimensions: 105×80mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 80/77×60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (fits 8mm fixing bolt)
- Overall Height: 155mm
- Castor Offset: 40mm
- Wheel Diameter: 125mm
- Wheel Tread Width: 35mm
- Wheel Material: Polyurethane (92 Shore A) on Nylon Centre
- Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing
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200mm Swivel Castor, 1400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, ball Bearing (2HKS20020241)
£251.38200mm 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 1400kg.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 Stock
160mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160NY2B)
£30.05160mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel - Top Plate) wi... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor comes with a White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)Key Specifications:- Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/74mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm Fixing Bolt)
- Castor Offset: 55mm
- Overall Height: 200mm
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100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS10075SF)
£85.84... Read Moreriant-east-asian: normal; font-size: 14px;">100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor with 78mm x 78mm 4-hole Top Plate with 58mm x 58mm Bolt Hole spacings each fixing hole drilled to 7mm, The Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre is fitted with precision ball bearings, This caster has a load capacity of 100kg.The shock absorbing function of this castor means that the overall height can vary by 20mm. The casters height without load is 160mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 20mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve) and fully compressed with a load of 75kg. Furthermore, the castor's offset will also vary from 45mm (at its full height of 160mm) to 53mm as the load increases. - In Stock
160mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearings (MSZ160PN2B)
£29.19160mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel). This castor h... Read Moreas a 160mm Wheel with a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Dimensions: 130x110mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole Spacings: 105x80mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts)
- Overall Height: 190mm
- Offset: 52mm
- Swivel Radius: 132mm
- Tread Width: 40mm
- Shore Hardness: Shore A 92+3
- Load Rating: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h)
