Swivel Castors
Swivel Castors and wheels can swivel 360 degrees about the vertical axis (see figure below). They consist of a housing and a caster wheel. The housing itself is made up of a plate fitting, swivel bearings and a yoke. The Yoke is often referred to as the castor's frame (see figure below).The plate fitting determines how the... castor is going to be attached to the equipment. It is usually either a single bolt hole fitting or a plate fixing which is generally square, rectangular or triangular. Plate fittings are usually bolted to equipment so knowing your required bolt hole centres is important. The Swivel Head consists of a ball race and a number of ball bearings that roll within it. Swivel Castors can either have a single ball race or a double ball race. They perform the same function. The double ball race was developed for medium and heavy applications. This is because they are compact, perform well under static and dynamic loads and provide excellent steerability.
Swivel castors can be fitting with locks which lock (brake) wither the wheel or the swivel head or both. See Brake Castors.
Swivel Castor Components
Swivel Castor Offset
The Swivel Castor's offset it the distance from the swivel axis to the centre of the wheel (where it is secured to the castor frame). It is the reason a swivel castor will go in the direction you want it to go regardless its starting direction. The offset and castor wheel's diameter make up the swivel radius where the swivel radius = Offset + (Wheel Diameter / 2).
This is the radius of circle described but the outer dimension of the wheel swivelling around the vertical axis. Basically, this is important because it tells you how much room is needed for the swivel caster to swivel. Furthermore, the general rule is the bigger the offset the better the castor's running performance but the lower the weight it can carry. Read More
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In Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (PH75NSF)
Original price was: £37.12.£34.81Current price is: £34.81.Sale!75mm Low Level Swivel Castor with 78/64x78/64mm... Read More slotted bolt holes and a 500kg Load Capacity. This castor has a black painted finish and is fitted with an extra heavy duty Cast Nylon Wheel that turns on ball bearings.
This castor is ideal for heavy duty applications where there is an height restriction and the White nylon wheel is non-marking and wont damage concrete floors.
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75mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075RP)
£3.5075mm Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Nylon centre fitt... Read Moreed into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 55x42mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general, light duty general purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that is non-marking and gentle on floors. This castor is ideal for most domestic or industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy swivel castor in needed. - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV075RMB)
£4.2675mm Top plate Swivel Castor with a Black Rubber T... Read Moreyre Wheel on a pressed steel centre. It has 55x42mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Black Rubber Tyre Wheel that is gentle on floors. The Caster wheel has a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance. It is ideal as a new or replacement castor for most domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley or dolly where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075PP)
£3.4175mm white polypropylene Wheel fitted into a Top P... Read Morelate Swivel Castor with 55x42mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis popular general purpose castor is fitted with a hard white polypropylene wheel that won't damage concrete floors. The hard tread lowers rolling and swivelling resistance making this castor easier to push compared to softer treads. This castor is ideal for most domestic or industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy swivel castor in needed. - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075PPBH)
£3.66This castor c... Read Moreomes with a 75mm White Polypropylene Wheel 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/h
This castor is fitted with a white polypropylene wheel that will not mark or damage concrete floors 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
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75mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075RPBH)
£3.66This castor c... Read Moreomes with a 75mm Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel 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/h
This 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
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75mm Swivel Castor, 75kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KAHS075TPR)
£5.61This apparatu... Read Mores / institutional castor comes with a 75mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) with a double ball race swivel head. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h
This 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. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance.
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
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75mm Swivel Castor, 80kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (2KS075PPBH)
£7.6875mm Twin Wheel Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pr... Read Moreessed Steel) with 10mm Fixing Hole and 99mm overall height. Black Polypropylene Wheel with Plain Bore and a Load Capacity of 80kg - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 80kg Capacity | Polypropylene wheel, Plain Bore (2KS075PPPL)
£8.9275mm Twin Wheel Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 38.5/48x38.5/48mm Fixing Holes and a 60x60mm Top Plate. Two Black Polypropylene Wheel each with a tread width of 24mm and a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 80kg - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 90kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (361RN)
£7.1875mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Serie... Read Mores) with 80x60 Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 90kg
The Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors that is suitable for most industrial or domestic applications. This range has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating.
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75mm Swivel Castor, 90kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (361RNST)
Original price was: £17.14.£10.29Current price is: £10.29.Sale!75mm Stem Fitting Swivel Castor (... Read MoreFlexello 61 Series) with M12x25mm Threaded Stem. Blue Rubber Tyre Wheel with a Nylon Centre and Plain Bore. The Load Capacity of this castor is 90kg at 4km/h using manual propulsion.The Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors that is suitable for most industrial or domestic applications. This range has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating.Key Specifications:- Threaded Stem Size: M12x25mm
- Overall Height: 95mm
- Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre
- Swivel Radius: 62mm
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80mm Black Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K07HS080RN2B)
Original price was: £14.75.£9.59Current price is: £9.59.Sale!80mm All Black Single Bol... Read Moret Hole swivel castor with Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with a single ball bearing. This castor is designed for theatre applications to reduce reflection from lighting. It can also be used in any application where a pressed steel castor is required.Key Specifications:- Bracket Material: Black Powder Coated Pressed Steel
- Fixing Type: 13mm Single Bolt (Suits 12mm Bolt)
- Overall Height: 100mm
- Load Capacity: 130kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h - walking speed)
- Wheel Material: Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre
- Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Tread Width: 36mm
- Castor Offset: 36mm
- Swivel Radius: 128mm
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80mm Black Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K07PS080RN2B)
Original price was: £15.05.£9.79Current price is: £9.79.Sale!80mm All Black Swivel Castor with Black Elastic Ru... Read Morebber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with a single ball bearing. This castor is designed for theatre applications to reduce reflection from lighting. It can also be used in any application where a pressed steel castor is required.The Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80/76x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Black Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is quiet and gentle on floors. The soft tread rubber (68 Shore A) absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. The ball bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products. - In Stock
80mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX080HT)
£17.2880mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Bo... Read Morelt Hole Centres, 108mm Overall Height and High Temperature Black Phenolic Wheel with 35m Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. This castor is Rated to +280 degrees C. and has a Load Capacity of 100kg - In Stock
80mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX080HTBH)
£19.6880mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel... Read More) with High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load capacity = 100kg
