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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 520kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (655NYB)
£87.93150mm Flexello Top Plate Swivel Castor. The 4 hole ... Read More top plate measures 162mm x 140mm with 140mm x 105mm Bolt Hole Centres. to suit a 10mm Fixing Bolt. The Castor Wheel is solid Nylon with needle roller bearing. Load Capacity = 520kg. 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 Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS10075SF)
£88.42100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor with 78mm x 78 ... Read Moremm 4-hole Top Plate with 58mm x 58mm Bolt Hole spacings each fixing hole drilled to 7mm, The Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre is fitted with precision ball bearings, This caster has a load capacity of 100kg. The shock absorbing function of this castor means that the overall height can vary by 20mm. The casters height without load is 160mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 20mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve) and fully compressed with a load of 75kg. Furthermore, the castor's offset will also vary from 45mm (at its full height of 160mm) to 53mm as the load increases. -
In Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDSB100ASFLUD75)
£88.42100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor with a Polyure ... Read Morethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre wheel complete with precision ball bearings Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/75x60/55mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 171mm - 20mm (compression) Castor offset: 45 - 54mm Wheel material: Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Tread Hardness: 90 Shore A Load Rating: 100kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h) Surface Finish: Powder Coated Note: Because of the spring in the rubber shock absorbing pad, the overall height unloaded is 171mm as the load increases, the compression of the rubber pad incrementally reduces the overall height by up to 20mm (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve). The castor is fully compressed at 75kg. The shock absorbing movement also means that the castors off set can range from 45mm to 54mm. -
In Stock175mm Swivel Castor (Powder Coated), 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (KGHP175ASFMUD)
Original price was: £151.81.£88.44Current price is: £88.44. Sale!175mm Heavy-duty Swivel Castor with a Powder Coate ... Read Mored Pressed Steel Bracket and a 225mm overall height. The caster wheel has a Blue Polyurethane Tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearings Features: 800kg 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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way200mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KSMG200CRPCB)
£90.06200mm Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) and Crown T ... Read Moreread Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 600kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 225kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (HKS12520341)
£90.51125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Elastic Rubber Tyre / Aluminium Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 225kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS200APCB800)
£90.71200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed ... Read More Steel Bracket) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 800kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 910kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH150CI15)
£90.94150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with a 45mm Tread width and Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 910kg. This caster wheel has a clear resin shellac finish. It combines strength and shock resistance with long life and economy and a very low tractive resistance which translates to ease of movement. It is made from close grained castings sometimes described as semi-steel. The Bolt Holes of the H series castor are slotted to 120x60mm and 105x80/75mm. Use 12mm diameter bolts when fitting at 120 x 60mm Use 10mm diameter bolts when fitting at 105x80/75mm Features of the H Series Castor The 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 nipple The closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricant The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio A four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181 Power Towable to 6km/h. -
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125mm Swivel Castor, 630kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH125CI1H)
£91.20125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Castor) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 630kg Features of the H Series Castor The 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 nipple The closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricant The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio A four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181 -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH100RU1H)
£91.40100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgFeatures 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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (HKS12520241)
£91.85125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS20020441)
£92.45200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 1000kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (655RTB)
£97.04150mm 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 has a Rubber Tyre on Cast Iron Centre with a needle roller bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg.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 Stock260mm Fixed Castor, 120kg Capacity | Puncture Proof Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF260PPD)
£97.24260mm Puncture Proof Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) ... Read Morewith 150x115mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Diamond Tread Puncture Proof Wheel on a Red Polypropylene (Plastic) Centre with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg The wheel is sized 3.00-4 and made from microcellular polyurethane 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 Stock125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (33661)
Original price was: £139.86.£97.91Current price is: £97.91. Sale!125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor and nylon ... Read More wheel with a 600kg load capacity. 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 172mm overall height. Upgrade your equipment with our 125mm 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 600kg, making it ideal for heavy loads. Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 135x110mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 105x80mm and accommodates 12mm bolts for easy installation. Wheel Material: The castor features a white nylon (polyamide) wheel with a 45mm tread width, designed to provide non-marking performance. 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.
