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 Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 480kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160PN2B)
£36.67160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 480kg. -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS160NYBJ500)
£61.82160mm Swivel Castor (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel) wit ... Read Moreh a 135mm x 110mm Top Plate with 105x80mm Fixing Hole spacings. The castor wheel is a Solid White Nylon Castor Wheel with two ball bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160NY2B)
£30.96160mm 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 This castor is made from 4mm thick heavy gauge pressed steel. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The white nylon castor wheel is a hard tread and contains Ball Bearings which ensures the lowest rolling resistance. Nylon is probably the most popular wheel used because it is relatively inexpensive, strong and long lasting. It is unaffected by water and resistant to most chemicals except acids and chlorines. -
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160mm 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 Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG160PAB)
£56.33160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG160PCB)
£78.33160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160PC2B)
Original price was: £73.01.£56.73Current price is: £56.73. Sale!160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Castor Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity 600kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This castor is made from 4mm thick heavy gauge pressed steel. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The polyurethane elastomer wheel offers excellent elasticity, hardness and resistance to compression. This means that while it has a low rolling resistance it is also gentle on floors and absorbs some of the rolling vibration for user comfort and reduced noise. -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (4670FTP160P63)
£109.27Heavy-duty 160mm swivel castor, fitted with a poly ... Read Moreurethane tyre wheel on a cast iron centre with precision ball bearings. The polyurethane tyre gives a durable, smooth-rolling option for heavy-duty handling applications. Suitable for loads up to 800kg per castor using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Features 160mm polyurethane tyre wheel Cast iron wheel centre Ball bearing wheel for smoother rolling Pressed steel top plate bracket Heavy-duty 800kg load rating 4-hole top plate fixing -
In Stock175mm Swivel Castor (Powder Coated), 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP175ASFMUD)
Original price was: £151.81.£88.44Current price is: £88.44. Sale!175mm Heavy-duty Swivel Castor with a Powder Coate ... Read Mored Pressed Steel Bracket and a 225mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 800kg 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 Stock200mm Braked Castor 75kg Load Capacity, Pneumatic, Pressed Steel Bracket (KS200PNBBR)
£68.59Swivel and Brake Castor with 200mm Diameter Pneuma ... Read Moretic Rubber Tyre Wheel with a Steel Centre: Pressed Steel - Black Pneumatic Rubber Tyre wheel 50mm Tread Width Roller Bearing 75kg Load Rating Swivel & Wheel Brake (locks both swivel rotation and wheel when applied) 137X115mm Top Plate Size, 105X80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Spacings, 240mm Overall Height, -
In Stock200mm Fixed Castor 75kg Load Capacity, Pneumatic, Pressed Steel Bracket (KF200PNB)
£51.41Fixed Castor with 200mm Diameter Pneumatic Rubber ... Read MoreTyre Wheel with a Steel Centre: Pressed Steel - Black Pneumatic Wheel, 50mm Tread Width Roller Bearing, 75kg Load Rating, 137X115mm Top Plate Size, 105X80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Spacings, 240mm Overall Height, -
In Stock200mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GSST200WSF)
Original price was: £587.72.£232.94Current price is: £232.94. Sale!200mm Shock absorbing Swivel Castor with 30mm comp ... Read Moreression. 160x120mm Top Plate with 140/110x105/80mm slotted bolt holes. Polyurethane Tyre with an Aluminium Centre Wheel fitted with Ball Bearing. Power Towable: Max Load at 10km/h = 500kg Max Load at 20km/h = 400kg The special rubber pad absorbs shocks like a sponge to largely reduce external shocks coming from uneven floors to prevent damage to the products and allows for 30mm compression / shock absorption. The castor's overall height given is when the castor is not under any load. -
In Stock200mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200ASFMUD)
Original price was: £138.37.£73.89Current price is: £73.89. Sale!200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) Swivel ca ... Read Morestor and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kgFor the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is just over 10mm. -
In Stock200mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS200NY)
£46.02200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock200mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS200PNB)
£66.65200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (AISI 304 Stainless ... Read MoreSteel) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The caster wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre (97 Shore A) on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg
