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 Stock63mm Swivel Castor, 60kg Capacity | 63mm Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (261RNST)
Original price was: £12.68.£9.46Current price is: £9.46. Sale!63mm Threaded Stem Fitting Swivel Castor (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with M12x25mm Threaded Stem and an overall height of 81mm. The wheel has a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre with a Black Nylon Centre, 25mm Tread Width and a Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 60kg. Elastic Blue Rubber tyres are stronger than standard natural rubber. It has a soft tread and is both gentle on floors and non-marking while absorbing fine vibrations when moving which provides user comfort and limits noise. -
In Stock63mm Swivel Castor, 122kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (261NYST)
£10.3063mm Threaded Stem Fitting Swivel Castor (Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with M12x25mm Threaded Stem and 81mm Overall Height. The White Nylon castor wheel has a 22mm Tread Width and a Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 122kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321828)
£14.73100mm 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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing, (1321788)
£9.84100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel with Roller Bearing (1321786)
£13.35100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Single Bolt Fixing Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1321780)
£7.78100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321118)
£16.59125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321108)
£10.84125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Swivel Castor, 85kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321104)
£15.16125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Grey Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 85kg -
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125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321088)
£14.76125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgThis product has been discontinued. The closest alternative is our 1321768 which is the same bracket and wheel but with a roller bearing rather than a ball bearing. -
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125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1321070)
£8.86125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock300mm Swivel Castor, 1800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS300PCB1800A)
£315.97300mm Swivel Castor with 160x120mm Fixing Bolt Hol ... Read Moree Centres. This heavy duty pressed steel castor comes with a Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings and a load capacity of 1800kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h) -
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250mm Swivel Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS250PCB1500A)
£237.93250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Industrial Castor) ... Read Morewith 160x120 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1500kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KS125APNBHBR)
Original price was: £17.50.£7.89Current price is: £7.89. Sale!125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with b ... Read Morerake and Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centred Wheel (Plain Bore). The Load Capacity of this castor is 130kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. Key Specifications: Bolt Hole Size: 12mm Offset: 37mm Overall Height: 152mm Brake Type: Total Stop Brake (also known as a Swivel and Wheel Brake). This means that when the brake is applied, not only is the wheel braked but the swivel action is also locked. Wheel Material: Red Polyurethane on a White Nylon (polyamide 6) Centre Bearing Type: Smooth Plain Bore Tyre Hardness: 97 Shore A A Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. It is also a bit softer than hard tread wheels making the castor smoother and quieter running. Polyurethane is also non-marking and gentle on floors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KS125APNBH)
Original price was: £15.18.£5.99Current price is: £5.99. Sale!125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with R ... Read Moreed Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centred Wheel and Plain Bore. The Load Capacity of this castor is 130kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. Key Specifications: Bolt Hole Size: 12mm Offset: 37mm Overall Height: 152mm Wheel Material: Red Polyurethane on a White Nylon (polyamide 6) Centre Bearing Type: Smooth Plain Bore Tyre Hardness: 97 Shore A The Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. It is also a bit softer than hard tread wheels making the castor smoother and quieter running. Polyurethane is non-marking and gentle on floors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications.
