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 Stock50mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050PP)
£2.2750mm White Polyp... Read Moreropylene Wheel fitted into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 36x36mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis 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.- In Stock
50mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050RP)
£2.3250mm 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/hThis 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 Stock
50mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050RPBH)
£2.3850mm 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/hThe 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 Stock
50mm Swivel Castor, 54kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (961NY)
£3.5850mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More54x25mm Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 54kg - In Stock
50mm Swivel Castor, 55kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050PPBH)
£2.33This castor c... Read Moreomes with a 50mm White Polypropylene Wheel 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
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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
50mm Swivel Castor, 55kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050TPRPL)
£10.1250mm Twin Wheel Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 46x46mm Fixing Holes. Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre / Polypropylene Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 55kg - Out of Stock - On the Way
50mm Swivel Castor, 60kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050NYPL)
£6.0650mm Twin Wheel Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 38.5/48x38.5/48mm Fixing Bolt Holes. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 60kg - In Stock
50mm Swivel Castor, 60kg Capacity | Polypropylene wheel, Plain Bore (2KS050PPPL)
£6.1850mm Twin Wheel Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 38.5/48x38.5/48mm Fixing Holes. Black Polypropylene Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 60kg - In Stock
60mm Compact Swivel Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS060PT2BBHBR)
£22.0560mm Low Level swivel with brake castor and 12mm S... Read Moreingle Bolt Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 80mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 35mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
60mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | 60mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS060PT2B)
£20.2660mm Low Level swivel castor with 105x80mm Top Pla... Read Morete and 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 80mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 35mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
60mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS060PT2BBH)
£20.0460mm Low Level swivel castor with 12mm Single Bolt... Read More Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 80mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 35mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
60mm Compact Twin Wheel Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (2KS060PT2B)
£23.4860mm Low Level twin wheel swivel castor with 105x8... Read More0mm Top Plate and 80/76x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 80mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 2x19mmTread Width (41mm across both wheels) and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg.The swivel head has a double ball race for excellent swivelling and the polyurethane tyres have a 95 Shore A hardness. - In Stock
60mm Swivel Castor, 120kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSVH060NY0B)
£8.9860mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor to suit 12m... Read Morem bolt. The castor bracket is made from pressed steel and houses a solid nylon Wheel with a plain bore (without a bearing).
This castor's load capacity is rated to 120kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h making it a great castor choice for most applications that require a small castor.
This single bolt hole castor can be fitted with an expander fitting and requires a ACZ500 bolt hole reducer to reduce the 12mm bolt hole to a 10mm bolt hole to fit the expander fitting's bolt that is 10mm.
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60mm Twin Wheel Swivel Castor | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, 150kg Capacity (GAJSD60ASFHUD)
Original price was: £51.19.£49.66Current price is: £49.66.Sale!60mm Swivel Castor with Dual Polyurethane ... Read MoreTyres for AGVsMaximize your AGV’s performance with our high-quality Automated Guided Vehicle Castors. This 70mm swivel castor features dual (twin) polyurethane tyres mounted on durable aluminium centres, complemented by precision ball bearings. Designed to meet the high demands of AGV applications, this castor ensures smooth, efficient, and reliable operation in industrial settings.The black powder-coated bracket offers superior protection compared to standard zinc-plated frames, enhancing durability in harsh environments. Its low overall height of just 87mm makes it ideal for compact AGV systems, ensuring stability without compromising load capacity—supporting up to 150kg (450kg over 4 castors).Key Specifications:
- Top Plate Fixing: 86x61mm bolt hole spacing with 9mm drilled holes, suited for 8mm bolts.
- Dual Polyurethane Tyres: 95 Shore A hardness for low tractive resistance, smooth and quiet operation.
- Non-Marking Tyres: Protects floors and reduces maintenance costs.
- Robust Swivel Bracket: Double ball race swivel head for enhanced manoeuvrability and durability.
Benefits:
- Optimized for AGVs: Engineered for automated guided vehicles, ensuring reliable, continuous performance.
- Smooth, Quiet Operation: Polyurethane tyres reduce rolling resistance and noise, enhancing efficiency.
- Long-Lasting Durability: Strong aluminium centres and black powder-coated brackets for extended lifespan.
