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 Stock35mm Compact Braked Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PT2BBHBR)
£12.1435mm Low Level swivel with brake castor with 10mm ... Read MoreSingle Bolt Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 50mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 27mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 100kg -
In Stock35mm Compact Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | 35mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PT2B)
£11.7135mm Low Level swivel castor with 60x60mm Top Plat ... Read Moree and 48/38x48/38mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 52.5mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 27mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 100kg -
In Stock35mm Compact Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PT2BBH)
£10.6035mm Low Level swivel castor with 10mm Single Bolt ... Read More Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 50mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 27mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 100kg -
In Stock35mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | 35mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PTBST)
£9.5235mm Heavy Duty Low-Level Swivel Castor with M10 x ... Read More 20mm Threaded Stem. Compact, strong and easy to fit, this 35mm low-level swivel castor is ideal for trolleys, equipment, machinery bases and low-clearance furniture. It features an M10 x 20mm threaded stem, a 59mm overall height and a grey polyurethane wheel on a durable steel centre. The ball bearing design helps provide smooth, low-resistance movement. Key Features 35mm low-level swivel castor M10 x 20mm threaded stem 59mm overall height 33mm swivel radius Grey polyurethane tyre on steel centre Ball bearing for smooth movement Rated up to 100kg per castor Recommended working load: up to 300kg across 4 castors Best used for: trolleys, mobile equipment, machinery, display units, workshop use and low-clearance furniture. -
Out of Stock - On the Way40mm Swivel Castor, 15kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (1002005)
£2.4640mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More38x38mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polypropylene Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 15kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way40mm Swivel Castor, 15kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (C041PLN)
£2.46A great value, general purpose, light duty castor. ... Read More This 40mm Top Plate Swivel Castor has a housing made from pressed steel and with four 38x38mm Fixing holes Hole Centres to accommodate 6mm bolts. The wheel is a Black Polypropylene Wheel with on a smooth Plain Bore and will not damage or mark concrete floors.The load capacity of the castor is 15kg and the recommended load capacity over 4 castors is 45kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. -
In Stock40mm Swivel Castor, 15kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (YS040RP15KP)
£2.3040mm Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitt ... Read Moreed into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 27x27mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 15kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h This popular general, light duty purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most domestic and industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy castor in needed. -
In Stock42mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 60kg Capacity | 42mm Nylon Wheel (KGD-40F)
£22.4842mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with an ivory pow ... Read Moreder-coated finish and 4-hole top plate fixing with 42mm x 42mm bolt hole centres. Fitted with a premium black nylon wheel with 20mm tread width and a die-cast aluminium levelling foot with rubber vibration damping pad and nylon hand wheel adjustment. Static load capacity: 60kg per castor Recommended dynamic working load: 30kg per castor Because Footmaster castors include a levelling and lifting function, loading during movement and adjustment can be significantly higher than with standard castors. For this reason, the recommended dynamic working load is based on half the static load capacity. When using 4 castors, the recommended maximum total equipment load is 120kg. Ideal for mobile equipment, machinery, workstations and applications requiring both mobility and secure positioning. -
Out of Stock - On the Way42mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Stem Fitting, 60kg Capacity | 42mm Nylon Wheel (KGD-40S)
£22.4842mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with an M8 x 15mm ... Read More threaded stem fitting and ivory powder-coated finish. The swivel head plate is also powder coated for improved durability and corrosion resistance. Fitted with a premium black nylon wheel with 20mm tread width and a die-cast aluminium levelling foot with rubber vibration damping pad and nylon hand wheel adjustment. Static load capacity: 60kg per castor Recommended dynamic working load: 30kg per castor Because Footmaster castors include a levelling and lifting function, loading during movement and adjustment can be significantly higher than with standard castors. For this reason, the recommended dynamic working load is based on half the static load capacity. When using 4 castors, the recommended maximum total equipment load is 120kg. Ideal for mobile equipment, machinery, workstations and applications requiring both mobility and secure positioning. -
In Stock50mm Black Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 280kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-60FBLACK)
£33.5450mm Footmaster levelling castor with black powder ... Read More-coated finish and 4-hole top plate fixing with 58mm x 58mm bolt hole centres. The castor features a premium black nylon wheel with 25mm tread width and a die-cast aluminium foot pad fitted with a rubber vibration-damping insert. Levelling adjustment is operated using a nylon handwheel. Static load capacity: 280kg Dynamic load capacity: 140kg Wheel material: Nylon Bracket finish: Black powder coating Levelling foot: Aluminium with rubber anti-vibration pad This multi-functional levelling castor combines mobility, equipment stabilisation and vibration reduction within a single unit, making it ideal for machinery, workstations and technical equipment. Important Load Information: Because levelling castors lift and stabilise equipment during operation, each castor should typically be selected based on supporting at least half of the total equipment weight during levelling. Dynamic load capacity applies during movement and lifting. Static load capacity applies when the equipment is positioned and levelled. -
In Stock50mm Black Footmaster Levelling Castor, Stem Fitting, 280kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-60SBLACK)
£33.54M12 x 18mm Threaded Stem Levelling Castor with a 5 ... Read More0mm Black Nylon wheel and Black Powder Coating Finish (GD-60-S-NYN-BLK) Enhance your equipment's mobility and stability with our M12 x 18mm Threaded Stem Levelling Castor. This high-performance castor features a durable 50mm black Nylon wheel with a 25mm tread width and a robust Die Cast Aluminium foot pad. The foot pad is equipped with a vibration-damping rubber pad and a convenient Nylon hand-wheel for easy operation. Key Features: Load Capacity: 280kg Static Load, 140kg Dynamic Load Versatile Functionality: Provides mobility, levelling, and anti-vibration functions Durable Construction: Black powder coating finish for long-lasting use Precise Levelling: Jacking castor design for smooth lifting and lowering Why Choose This Levelling Castor? Our Foot Master Levelling Castor is designed to handle heavy loads with precision. It’s crucial to note that during the levelling process, each castor may bear half the total weight of the equipment. Therefore, the recommended load capacity when the levelling function is engaged is half of the static load capacity. The dynamic load capacity represents the maximum load the castor can handle while moving. Ideal for positioning large equipment with added stability, this levelling castor ensures your machinery is secure and easy to adjust. The multi-functional swivel design offers seamless mobility combined with anti-vibration features, making it the perfect choice for environments where precision and stability are paramount. -
In Stock50mm Compact Swivel Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050PT2BBHBR)
£17.4550mm Low Level swivel with brake castor and 12mm S ... Read Moreingle Bolt Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 70mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 33mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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50mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | 50mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050PT2B)
£16.1250mm Low Level swivel castor with 90x66mm Top Plat ... Read Moree and 75/61x51/45mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 73mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 33mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock50mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050PT2BBH)
£15.0350mm Low Level swivel castor with 12mm Single Bolt ... Read More Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 70mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 33mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock50mm Compact Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | 50mm Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050NYBJ200)
£9.4050mm Low Level swivel castor (Black Painted Frame) ... Read More. This High Load small and compact Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 71mm and a Black Nylon Wheel with Ball bearings. The Load Capacity is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 71x55mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 53x36mm Fixing Bolt Hole size: 6mm Overall Height: 71mm Swivel Radius: 55mm Wheel Material: Black Nylon Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Tread width: 24mm Load Capacity: 200kg
