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 Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS125PNBBH)
£36.97125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock50mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 40kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS05065SF)
Original price was: £46.37.£30.30Current price is: £30.30. Sale!50mm Shock absorbing Swivel Castor with Top plate ... Read Moremeasuring 55x55mm and 42x42mm fixing bolt holes centres to suit 6mm fixing bolts. The wheel as a soft (Shore 80A) polyurethane tyre for high elasticity and is fitted with a precision ball bearing. This castor has as load capacity of 40kg. The Top Plate is made from pressed steel and has a double ball race with hardened bearing seats in the swivel head for smooth swivel rotation. The frame is aluminium. The parts have powder coated and zinc plated for protection and keeps your castors looking newer for longer. The shock absorbing functions means that the overall height can vary by 10mm. The castor's height without load is 100mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 10mm as the load increases providing up t0 10mm of compression for a fine shock absorbing function. -
In Stock50mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (2SL050NY0L)
Original price was: £18.42.£14.90Current price is: £14.90. Sale!50mm Low Level Twin Wheel Swivel Castor (REVVO Bra ... Read Morend) with round top plate. The Nylon Wheels have a tread width of 14mm each and turn on a smooth Plain Bore. The Load Capacity of this castor is 160kg. This castors offers an exceptional load capacity in relation to their low overall working height and is ideal for heavy equipment being used on smooth, hard flooring. The differential action from the twin wheels makes for smooth operation. This castor has a round top plate with a diameter of 95mm and 4 fixing holes to suit a 6mm bolt. Each fixing hole is spaced 51mm from the directly opposite fixing hole (the largest distance between the fixing holes) -
In Stock250mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS25025111)
£189.61250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) ... Read Morewith a White Nylon Wheel and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 1,100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 149x110mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 120x60mm (for 12mm Bolts) / 105x75/80mm (for 10mm Bolts) Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 13mm Overall Height: 303mm Castor Offset: 70mm -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH200NY1B)
Original price was: £23.55.£14.86Current price is: £14.86. Sale!200mm Swivel Castor with a 12mm Single Bolt Hole f ... Read Moreixing. The castor wheel is a white nylon with a needle roller bearing and thread guard fitted. The Load Capacity is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit a 12mm fixing bolt) Overall Height: 228mm Wheel Tread Width: 50mm Castor Offset: 55mm Load Capacity: 200kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity| Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125NYBJ400)
£42.23125mm 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 = 400kg -
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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (BS5150PC2BA)
£115.45150mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 19.8mm Single Bolt Hole (to suit a 3/4" fixing Bolt). This is an extra heavy duty single bolt hole castor and the wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre wheel on a Cast Iron Centre with 50mm Tread width and Ball Bearing fitted. The Load Capacity is 600kg at 4km/h (walking speed) using manual propulsion. Key Specifications: Ball Bearing Swivel Head Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Overall Height: 200mm Tread Width: 50mm Offset: 44.5mm Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 19.8mm Zinc Plated Load Capacity: 600kg using manual propulsion at km/h (walking speed) -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK160NY2B)
£30.96160mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel - Top Plate) wi ... Read Moreth 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This castor comes with a White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/74mm Bolt Hole Size: 11mm (suits 10mm Fixing Bolt) Castor Offset: 55mm Overall Height: 200mm This castor is made from 4mm thick heavy gauge pressed steel. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The white nylon castor wheel is a hard tread and contains Ball Bearings which ensures the lowest rolling resistance. Nylon is probably the most popular wheel used because it is relatively inexpensive, strong and long lasting. It is unaffected by water and resistant to most chemicals except acids and chlorines. -
Out of Stock - On the Way160mm Swivel Castor, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV160GRP1B)
£16.43160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Grey Non-Marking Rubber Tyre / Plastic Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 135kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 205kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV200RP)
£22.29200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Grey Rubber T ... Read Moreyre wheel on a Nylon Center. It as 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and a Load Capacity of 205kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Grey rubber tyre that is both non-marking and gentle on floors. The wheel has a roller bearing that lower the rolling resistance. It makes a great new component to make your equipment mobile or as a replacement castor. It is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley, dolly or furniture where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (Flexello 461RN)
£21.51100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Series) ... Read More with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 160kg The Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors that is suitable for most industrial castor uses. This range has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating and has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. The Blue Elastic Rubber offers a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubber tyres and will not mark floors. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV125RPBH)
£7.12125mm Grey Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel fit ... Read Moreted in a 12mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel castor frame). This castor has a 100kg load capacity using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre 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 AGV Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GAPL75ASFHUD)
Original price was: £23.71.£23.01Current price is: £23.01. Sale!75mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor has a b ... Read Moreracket made from strong pressed steel with precision ball bearings in the swivel head for smooth swivelling action and durability. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg The bolt holes are slotted to 78mm x 45mm / 72mm x 45mm with a 9mm hole diameter, This castors is fitted a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 90) on an Aluminium centre 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. Many AGV applications require the castor to run 24 hours a day and the durability of the castor is important to reduce costs associated with stoppage. By using bearing steel with a higher strength than general steel in the swivel head, this castor has an exceptional performance. -
In Stock63mm Stainless Steel Footmaster Levelling Castor, 550kg Load Capacity (KSGDN-80S)
Original price was: £163.11.£158.35Current price is: £158.35. Sale!63mm Footmaster castor with Stainless forged steel ... Read More plate and stainless casting frame, M12 x 16mm Threaded Stem Fitting. 550kg Static Load and 275kg Dynamic Capacity with Machine Cast Nylon Wheel and Vibration Damping Rubber Pad. Nylon Handwheel height adjustment Operation. This footmaster castor has an overall height of 103mm when the wheel is engaged with a total lift of 15mm using the rubber footpad. The version of the Footmaster Levelling castor has a double ball bearing with hardened stainless steel bearings in the swivel head. The KSGDN Footmaster castor has completely corrosion-resistant components applied. 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. Because of the lifting and lowering function of the Footmaster castor, like regular Jacking Castors, it is important understand that each castor may be subjected to HALF THE TOTAL WEIGHT. Therefore, the recommended load for each Footmaster Castor is half the castor's Static Load Capacity of when the castor is stationary and the foot-pads are lowered. This load capacity of the Footmaster Castor when being moved and positioned is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity.
