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 Stock100mm LAG Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23606)
£59.91100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (LAG Pressed Steel) ... Read More with a large Top Plate measuring 135 x 110mm and 105 x 80mm 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 40mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KSCR15020241)
£60.72150mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Trea ... Read Mored Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (822PNB)
£60.85200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG200RUB)
£61.43200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG150PCB)
£61.75150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12.7x25mm Bolt Holes (Suits M12 Fixing Bolts) Brake Style: Side mounted wheel brake. Brakes the wheel and allows the swivel head to rotate freely. Overall Height: 190mm Offset: 40mm Tread Hardness: 92 +/-3 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 500kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Polyurethane tyre castor wheels offer high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance—lasting up to 10 times longer than rubber wheels under similar conditions. With a soft tread that’s softer than concrete, they won’t damage floors and operate with minimal noise. Resistant to oils, greases, petrol, and a wide range of chemicals, they’re ideal for demanding environments. -
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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor 75kg Load Capacity, Pneumatic, Pressed Steel Bracket (KS200PNB)
£62.35Swivel Castor with 200mm Diameter Pneumatic Tyre R ... Read Moreubber Wheel with a Steel Centre: Pressed Steel - Black Pneumatic Rubber Tyre Wheel 50mm Tread Width Roller Bearing 75kg Load Rating, 137X115mm Top Plate Size 105X80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Spacings 240mm Overall Height -
In Stock160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS160RNBBH)
£63.95160mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 16mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock75mm Black Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 800kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-100FBLACK)
£64.6475mm Foot Master Levelling Castor with an Black po ... Read Morewder coating finish. This product has a 4-hole top plate with 70mm x 70mm bolt hole centres which is also powder coated for added protection. The wheel is made from premium quality black Nylon with a 30mm Tread width and the Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad has a rubber vibration damping pad. This foot pad has a Nylon Hand-wheel operation This product's load capacity has increased to 800kg Static Load and 400kg Dynamic Load (GD-100-F-NYN-BLK) 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 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. -
In Stock75mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 800kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-100F)
£64.6475mm Foot Master Levelling Castor with an Ivory Co ... Read Morelour powder coating finish. This product has a 4-hole top plate with 70mm x 70mm bolt hole centres which is also powder coated for added protection. The wheel is made from premium quality black Nylon with a 30mm Tread width and the Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad has a rubber vibration damping pad. This foot pad has a Nylon Hand-wheel operation This product's load capacity has increased to 750kg Static Load and 375kg Dynamic Load (GDR-100-F-NYN). 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 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. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125PCB300)
£65.05125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Industrial Castor - ... Read More Pressed Steel Frame). This castor has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an overall height of 159mm. The wheel has an orange Polyurethane Tyre with a Cast Iron Centre and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock150mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150ASFMUD)
Original price was: £122.63.£65.49Current price is: £65.49. Sale!150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) Swivel ca ... Read Morestor and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kgFor 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 between 11 and 12mm. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK200PC2B)
£65.63200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg. -
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125mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK125PC2B)
£65.92125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre 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. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (622SUB)
£66.14150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg
