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 Stock100mm LAG Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23603)
£48.38100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (LAG Pressed Steel) ... Read Morewith a Top Plate measuring 105x80mm and 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This caster has an overall height of 137mm and an offset of 37mm. The wheel is a quality Polyurethane Tyre on Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 30mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg- In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (K18PS075TPR)
£6.8875mm Swivel with a Top Plate fitting with 55.7x46.... Read More5mm Bolt Hole Centres. The fixing holes are slotted to 61.5/50 x 51.5/41.5mm and suit M8 Fixing Bolts. The Castor Wheel has a Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre on a Grey Polypropylene Centre and is fitted with a single ball bearing which reduces the effort required to push. This apparatus / institutional castor has a load capacity of 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed).Key Specifications:- Mounting Type: Top Plate Fitting
- Top Plate Dimensions: 77x67mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 61.5/50x51.5/41.5mm (Slotted)
- Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x11mm
- Overall Height: 103mm
- Castor Offset: 30.5mm
- Wheel Diameter: 75mm
- Wheel Tread Width: 28mm
- Wheel Material: Grey Thermoplastic Rubber on a Grey Polypropylene Centre
- Tyre Hardness: 85 Shore A
- Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing
- Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake, which locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation when applied
- Load Rating: 75kg
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Swivel Castor (Twin Wheel), 200mm, 2000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (K2ST200PC2BD)
£619.41200mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fabricated Swive... Read Morel Castor with A Directional Lock Fitted To Fix The Swivel Head Into Position. The Swivel Head Turns On Thrust and Taper Roller Bearings For Extra Strength and The Bracket Is Finished In Black Epoxy Paint.This Castor Has A Top Plate Measuring 230mm X 230mm with Bolt Hole Spacings Of 190mm X 190mm Drilled To 17mm Diameter. The Two Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheels Each Have Ball Bearings Fitted To Reduce The Rolling Resistance.The Castor Has A 2000kg Load Rating At 4Km/H - 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
100mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Black Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSZ100RMB)
£9.95100mm Black Rubber Tyre on a Pres... Read Moresed Steel Centre with a roller bearing fitted into a robust pressed steel swivel castor bracket. The Swivel Bracket has a 4 hole top plate measuring 105x80mm with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)Key Specification:- Top Plate Size: 105x80mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 80/76X60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts)
- Overall Height: 125mm
- Offset: 36mm
- Swivel Radius: 86mm
- Tread width: 30mm
- Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
- Tyre Hardness: Shore A 85
- High Load Capacity
- Low Rolling Resistance
- Reduce Vibration
- Low noise Operation
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50mm Swivel Castor, 55kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050TPRBH)
£9.1350mm Twin Wheel Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pr... Read Moreessed Steel) with 10mm Fixing Hole. Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre / Polypropylene Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 55kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100ASFHUD)
Original price was: £269.44.£169.22Current price is: £169.22.Sale!Swivel Castor - 100mm Polyuretha... Read Morene Tyre, Aluminium Centre Wheel - Load Capacity: 600kg and Power Towable to 4km/h.Engineered for extreme durability and precision performance, the GXT-100-ASF-HUD swivel castor features a high-grade 100mm Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre (70 Shore D). The wheel is housed within an extra-strong, fabricated top plate frame designed to withstand demanding industrial conditions.The top plate includes European and UK standard 80x60mm bolt hole centres, ensuring versatile installation across a wide range of equipment.Key features:- Exceptional Load Capacity: Handles up to 600kg at 4km/h for reliable heavy-duty performance.
- Superior Swivel Head: Thrust bearing and taper roller bearing
- Durable Construction: Welded steel frame with a tough powder-coated finish resists corrosion and impact.
- Smooth, Floor-Safe Mobility: Extra-Strong Non-marking Polyurethane Tyre.
- Precision Movement: Twin sealed ball bearings and an integrated axle shaft ensure effortless rolling and long service life.
- Castor Offset: 40mm
- Ideal for applications requiring maximum strength, durability, and floor protection, this castor is built for heavy industrial use - where performance can’t be compromised.
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75mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (XS075RP)
Original price was: £3.49.£1.39Current price is: £1.39.Sale!75mm Swivel Castor with a Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel o... Read Moren a Black Nylon. The 75x60mm Top Plate has 55x42mm bolt hole centres and the load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Dimensions: 75x60mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 55x42mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 11x9mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolts)
- Overall Height: 95mm
- Castor Offset: 32mm
- Wheel Type: Grey Rubber Tyre / Black Polypropylene Centre
- Wheel Tread Width: 25mm
- Bearing Type: Smooth Plain Bore
- Load Rating: 50kg
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160mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG160PCB)
£76.04160mm 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 Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 170kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS125UERBLACK)
£16.44125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80X60mm Hole Centres.Black Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 900kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100ASFMCD)
Original price was: £204.12.£128.20Current price is: £128.20.Sale!Swivel Castor - 100mm Machine Ca... Read Morest Nylon Wheel - Load Capacity: 600kg and Power Towable to 4km/h.Engineered for extreme durability and precision performance, the GXT-100-ASF-MCD swivel castor features a high-grade 100mm Machine Cast Nylon Wheel (80 Shore D). The wheel is housed within an extra-strong, fabricated top plate frame designed to withstand demanding industrial conditions.The top plate includes European and UK standard 80x60mm bolt hole centres, ensuring versatile installation across a wide range of equipment.Key features:- Exceptional Load Capacity: Handles up to 600kg at 4km/h for reliable heavy-duty performance.
- Superior Swivel Head: Thrust bearing and taper roller bearing
- Durable Construction: Welded steel frame with a tough powder-coated finish resists corrosion and impact.
- Smooth, Floor-Safe Mobility: Extra-Strong Non-marking White Nylon Wheel.
- Precision Movement: Twin sealed ball bearings and an integrated axle shaft ensure effortless rolling and long service life.
- Castor Offset: 40mm
- Ideal for applications requiring maximum strength, durability, and floor protection, this castor is built for heavy industrial use - where performance can’t be compromised.
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125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DSRN12511030)
Original price was: £17.01.£7.66Current price is: £7.66.Sale!125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kgKey Specifications:- Wheel Diameter: 125mm
- Wheel Tread Width: 28mm
- Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm
- Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (suits 8mm bolts)
- Offset: 41mm
- Overall Height 155mm
- Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Wheel / Black Nylon Centre
- Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
- Load Capacity: 200kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h - walking speed)
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100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100RN1B)
£9.53100mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a nylon ce... Read Morentre with a roller bearing fitted into a pressed steel single bolt hole swivel castor bracket to suit a 12mm bolt. The load capacity of this castor is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)Key Specification:- Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit 12mm Fixing Bolt)
- Overall Height: 127mm
- Offset: 40mm
- Swivel Radius: 90mm
- Tread width: 35mm
- Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
- Tyre Hardness: Shore A 65
- High Load Capacity
- Low Rolling Resistance
- Non-Marking & Gentle on Floors
- Reduce Vibration
- Low noise Operation
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100mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSZ100NY2B)
£13.20100mm White Nylon Wheel with a ball bearing fitted... Read More into a pressed steel swivel castor bracket. The Swivel Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Nylon Wheel is a hard wheel giving it a low tractive resistance which makes it it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. The strength of nylon and because it wont damage concrete floors makes it one of the most popular choices. The ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castor a great choice for the widest range of industrial and domestic applications. - In Stock
150mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 630kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GAAD150ASFHUD)
Original price was: £321.19.£311.56Current price is: £311.56.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read More150mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor has a bracket made from strong Forged steel that is zinc plated. There is a hardened Taper Roller Bearing in he swivel head, which has a grease nipple, for smooth swivelling action and durability.The castor is unique because it has a self-aligned function enabled by two swivelling axes each with different swivelling radii so that the castor's offset can automatically alter when changing direction to optimise the castor's turning circle for the AGV. Specifically, the offset can range from 15mm to 35mm which reduces the castors 'swing' enabling it to better follow the designated path.The Top Plate is 145mm x 145mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 120mm x 120mm, each with a 11mm hole diameter,This castor frame has two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre each 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.
