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 Stock125mm 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. -
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125mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSK125NY)
£14.05125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kg. 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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK100RN1B)
£16.85100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed ... Read More Steel) with a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 160kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105X85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 130mm Offset: 45mm Swivel Radius: 95mm Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel Tread Width: 35mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Key Features: Heavy Gauge Steel: 5mm Top Plate / 4mm Bracket High Load Capacity Wheel Quiet Operation Non-Marking & Gentle on Floors -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK100PN1B)
£13.52100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK100PC2B)
£56.54100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed ... Read More Steel) with an Orange Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Dual Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 130mm Offset: 45mm Swivel Radius: 95mm Wheel Material: Orange Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A Wheel Tread Width: 40mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Key Features: Heavy Gauge Steel: 5mm Top Plate / 4mm Bracket High Load Capacity Wheel Quiet Operation Gentle on Floors -
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100mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (MSK100NY2B)
£18.13100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
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100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK100NY1B)
£14.00100mm Swivel Castor (Heavy-Gauge Steel) - White Ny ... Read Morelon wheel - 250kg Load Rating A durable and versatile castor designed for demanding industrial and commercial environments. Its heavy-gauge [4mm thick Frame] steel bracket provides exceptional strength and stability, while the high-impact nylon wheel delivers smooth rolling performance with minimal maintenance. The non-marking wheel protects concrete and other hard flooring surfaces, and the roller bearing enhances manoeuvrability under load. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit an 8mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 130mm Offset: 45mm Bearing Type: Needle Roller Bearing Load Capacity: 250kg -
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100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSK100NY)
£10.86100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 80kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV100PPBH)
£7.49100mm White Polypropylene wheel with a smooth plai ... Read Moren bore fitted into a 12mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel castor frame). This castor has a 80kg load capacity using manual propulsion at 4 km/h.This castor is fitted with a White Polypropylene wheel that will not mark the floor and is ideal for most general 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 -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075RPBH)
£3.77This castor comes with a 75mm Grey Rubber Tyre Whe ... Read Moreel 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/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. 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 Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075PPBH)
£3.77This castor comes with a 75mm White Polypropylene ... Read MoreWheel 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/hThis 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 -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050RPBH)
£2.4650mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with a non mar ... Read Moreking Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel with a nylon centre. This castor has a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor and has a Pressed Steel frame. The load capacity is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h The a grey rubber tyre that will not mark the floor 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 -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050RP)
£3.6550mm Swivel Castor with a non-marking Grey Rubber ... Read MoreTyre Wheel on a nylon centre. This castor is made from Pressed Steel and has a Top Plate with 36x36mm bolt hole centres which suit a 6mm fixing bolt. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre wheel that will not mark or damage the floor. It is ideal for most domestic and industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy castor in needed. For example, on a trolley or dolly. -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor, 55kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050PPBH)
£2.40This castor comes with a 50mm White Polypropylene ... Read MoreWheel fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame). The load capacity of this castor is 55kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This castor is fitted with a white polypropylene wheel that that will not damage or mark the floor 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 -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050PP)
£2.3450mm White Polypropylene Wheel fitted into a Top P ... Read Morelate Swivel Castor with 36x36mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a hard white polypropylene wheel that will not mark or damage the floor. Because this wheel is a hard tread it will offer less rolling and swivelling resistance than a soft rubber tread. This castor is ideal for most domestic and industrial, light duty castor uses where a small yet sturdy castor in needed.
