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 Stock260mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Pneumatic Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS260APNB)
£72.39260mm 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 Stock200mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200ASFMUD)
Original price was: £138.37.£73.89Current price is: £73.89. Sale!200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) Swivel ca ... Read Morestor and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kgFor 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. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS12520111)
£75.09125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG160PCB)
£78.33160mm 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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS15020441)
£79.47150mm 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 Cast iron wheels are generally the first choice for heavy duty and arduous applications. They have a high load capacity, are wear resistant and unaffected by swarf or aggressive materials. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor (Powder Coated), 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP150ASFMUD)
Original price was: £136.74.£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 Bearings Features: 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. Click here for catalogue page -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 600kg (661SUB)
£81.01150mm 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KSCR20020241)
£82.08200mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Trea ... Read Mored Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 370kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearings (33605)
Original price was: £102.90.£82.32Current price is: £82.32. Sale!100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor and nylon ... Read More wheel with ball bearings. The top plate and frames are made from AISI 304 Stainless Steel Castor and the Stainless Steel balls from AISI 420. This castor has a 137mm overall height. Upgrade your equipment with our 100mm Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, designed for superior performance in demanding environments. Ideal for both industrial and domestic applications, this castor is built to resist corrosion and heavy use. The swivel head includes a double ball race with a hardened ball race track, ensuring smooth and reliable movement. Key Features: Load Capacity: Supports up to 370kg, making it ideal for heavy loads. Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 105x80mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 80x60mm and accommodates 8mm bolts for easy installation. Wheel Material: The castor features a white nylon (polyamide) wheel with a 37mm tread width, designed to provide non-marking performance. Precision Bearings: Fitted with two precision ball bearings, this castor offers the lowest rolling and swivel resistance in its class, ensuring effortless movement even under heavy loads. This heavy-duty stainless steel castor is perfect for high-load mobile storage, transportation equipment, and mechanical applications in wet environments or where hygiene is critical, such as in the food industry. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 800kg Capacity, Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS200NYBJ800)
£83.93200mm 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 -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 1020kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (655CI)
£85.28150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor. The 4 hole top plat ... Read Moree 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. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 370kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS15020341)
£85.66150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 370kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 320kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH100CI1H)
£85.97100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 320kgFeatures of the H Series CastorThe Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel with a hardened ball race in the swivel race that serve as both thrust and radial bearings.The swivel head comes with a metal swivel seal and hydraulic grease nippleThe closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricantThe side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratioA four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181 -
In Stock75mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 750kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGDR-100F)
Original price was: £102.25.£86.92Current price is: £86.92. Sale!75mm 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. The foot pad has a Ratchet operation. This allows for easier raising, lowering, and levelling - particularly when working under heavier loads or in restricted spaces where the hand wheel operation can be difficult. 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 Stock75mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Stem Fitting, 750kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGDR-100S)
Original price was: £102.25.£86.92Current price is: £86.92. Sale!75mm Foot Master Levelling Castor with M16 x 24mm ... Read MoreThreaded Stem Fitting finished in an ivory coloured powder coating finish. This product has a black Nylon Wheel with a 30mm Tread width, Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad with a vibration damping rubber pad. The foot pad has a Ratchet operation. This allows for easier raising, lowering, and levelling - particularly when working under heavier loads or in restricted spaces where the hand wheel operation can be difficult. This product's load capacity has increased to 800kg Static Load and 400kg Dynamic Load (GDR-100-S-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.
