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 Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 1000kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-120F)
£67.7775mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with Top Plate Fi... Read Moretting (GD-120-F-NYN). 1000kg Static and 500kg Dynamic Load Capacity. Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad. Hex Adjuster with M16 Leveller (Spanner not included)This is a multi-functional swivel castor that provides mobility and levelling functions which allows users to move and position large equipment into place with added stability using the levelling feature.Because of the lifting and lowering function of the Foot Master castor, like all Jacking Castors, it is important understand that each castor may be subjected to HALF THE TOTAL WEIGHT. Therefore, the recommended load capacity for each Foot Master Levelling Castor is half the castor's Static Load Capacity, that is, when the castors' levelling function is not being used. The load capacity of the Footmaster Castor when it is being moved and levelled is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity.- Out of Stock - On the Way
75mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Stem Fitting, 100kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-120S)
£67.7775mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with M16x 24mm St... Read Moreem Fitting (GD-120-S-NYN). 1000kg Static and 500kg Dynamic Load Capacity. Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad. Hex Adjuster with M16 Leveler (Spanner not included)The Foot Master levelling castor is a multi-functional swivel castor that provides mobility and levelling functions. This allows users to move and position large equipment into place with added stability using the levelling feature.Because of the lifting and lowering function of the Foot Master castor, like all Jacking Castors, it is important understand that each castor may be subjected to HALF THE TOTAL WEIGHT. Therefore, the recommended load capacity for each Foot Master Levelling Castor is half the castor's Static Load Capacity, that is, when the castors' levelling function is not being used. The load capacity of the Footmaster Castor when it is being moved and levelled is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity. - In Stock
63mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, 500kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel (KGDR-80S)
£68.4463mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with M12 x 18m... Read Morem Threaded Stem Fitting. 500kg Static and 250kg Dynamic Load Capacity Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad With Vibration Damping Rubber Pad. Nylon Handwheel with Retractable Ratchet.
The Footmaster levelling castor is a multi-functional swivel castor that provides mobility, levelling and anti-vibration functions. This allows users to move and position large equipment into place with added stability using the levelling and anti-vibration features.
Because of the lifting and lowering function of the Foot Master castor, like all Jacking Castors, it is important understand that each castor may be subjected to HALF THE TOTAL WEIGHT. Therefore, the recommended load capacity for each Foot Master Levelling Castor is half the castor's Static Load Capacity, that is, when the castors' levelling function is not being used. The load capacity of the Footmaster Castor when it is being moved and positioned is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity.
This load capacity of the Footmaster Castor when being moved and positioned is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity.
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150mm Swivel Castor, 520kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (655NY)
£68.63150mm Flexello Top Plate Swivel Castor. The 4 h... Read Moreole top plate measures 162mm x 140mm with 140mm x 105mm Bolt Hole Centres. to suit a 10mm Fixing Bolt. The Castor Wheel is solid Nylon with smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 520kg.
The 55 series castor is made from heavy duty pressed steel with a bright zinc finish and roller ball bearing in the swivel head.
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125mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS12520441)
£69.55125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
260mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Pneumatic Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS260APNB)
£70.28260mm Pneumatic Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 150x115mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Pneumatic Tyre / Metal Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg.This wheel is sized 3.00-8 with a 2 ply tyre thickness making it a strong Light-Medium duty wheel and though it has a 10" diameter, it is also commonly referred to as a 260mm wheel. - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS12520111)
£72.90125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
200mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200ASFMUD)
Original price was: £139.05.£73.89Current price is: £73.89.Sale!200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) Swivel... Read More castor and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kg
For 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.
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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
150mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS15020441)
£77.15150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith a Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 600kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h (walking speed)Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 149mm x 110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 120/105mm x 80/60mm
- Overall Height: 202mm
- Tread Width: 45mm
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150mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 600kg (661SUB)
£78.65150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) With... Read More 140X105mm Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel With Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 600Kg - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor (Powder Coated), 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP150ASFMUD)
Original price was: £137.41.£79.66Current price is: £79.66.Sale!150mm Heavy-duty Swivel Castor with a Powder Coate... Read Mored Pressed Steel Bracket and a 200mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball BearingsFeatures:- 700kg 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.
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200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KSCR20020241)
£79.68200mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Trea... Read Mored Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 800kg Capacity, Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS200NYBJ800)
£81.48200mm Swivel Castor (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel) wit... Read Moreh a 135mm x 110mm Top Plate and 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole spacings. The castor wheel is a Solid White Nylon with two shielded ball bearings. Load Capacity = 800kg- The castor wheel is a heavy-duty polyamide 6 (usually referred to as nylon) wheel with shielded ball bearing and is not affected by water.
- Being a hard tread it offers the lowest rolling resistance and easiest mobility.
- This castor is a popular choice in a wide variety of heavy-duty applications and the Nylon wheel will not damage or mark concrete floors
- The castor wheel is a heavy-duty polyamide 6 (usually referred to as nylon) wheel with shielded ball bearing and is not affected by water.
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150mm Swivel Castor, 1020kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (655CI)
£82.79150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor. The 4 hole top p... Read Morelate measures 162mm x 140mm with 140mm x 105mm Bolt Hole Centres. to suit a 10mm Fixing Bolt. The Wheel is a solid Cast Iron with a smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 1020kg.
The 55 series castor is made from heavy duty pressed steel with a bright zinc finish and roller ball bearing in the swivel head.
