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 Stock50mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSTW050NY)
Original price was: £14.20.£9.94Current price is: £9.94.Sale!50mm Twin Wheel Swivel Castor with Round Top Plate... Read More (Keystone) with a 64mm overall height and 160kg load rating. The Nylon Wheels have a tread width of 14mm each and with a smooth Plain Bore.The round top plate has a diameter of 95mm and 4 fixing holes to suit 6mm bolts. Each fixing hole is spaced 51mm from the fixing hole diagonally opposite (the largest distance between the fixing holes)This castor offers an exceptional load capacity in relation to its low overall working height and is ideal for heavy equipment being used on smooth, hard flooring. The differential action from the twin wheels makes for smooth operation.- In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (2SH200PT15)
£307.52Twin Wheel Swivel Castor (Fabrica... Read Moreted Forged Steel) | 200mm Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre wheels | 1500kg Load CapacityProduct Description:The 2SH Twin Wheel (Dual Wheel) Swivel Castor combines performance, reliability, and ease of use in one compact design. Built with the proven ‘H’ Series kingpinless swivel head, this castor delivers smooth, effortless movement and long-lasting durability - even in demanding industrial environments. Power Towable to 6km/h.Featuring twin wheels, the 2SH offers a larger footprint for improved load distribution and superior manoeuvrability. The differential wheel action ensures easier turning with reduced friction, making it the industry standard choice for applications requiring stability and precision in a compact form factor.Mounting Details:- Slotted bolt holes: 120 x 60 mm and 105 x 80/75 mm
- Use 12 mm bolts for 120 x 60 mm fittings
- Use 10 mm bolts for 105 x 80/75 mm fittings
- Top Plate Size: 150x110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm & 120 x 60mm
- Overall Height: 252mm
- Swivel Radius: 170mm
- Load Rating: 1500kg
- Maximum Towing Speed: 6km/h
- 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
- Slotted bolt holes: 120 x 60 mm and 105 x 80/75 mm
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100mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATS100TPR)
£9.48Keystone Apparat... Read Moreus / Institutional Castor with 100mm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Swivel Castor. This caster has slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5mm. The load capacity is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hRunning on a quality ball bearing the wheel offers excellent rolling performance. This popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors and has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG150RUB)
£52.33150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 400kgKey Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 140mm x 110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted to 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm
- Overall Height: 190mm
- Tread Width: 45mm
- Castor Offset: 40mm
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100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH100RU1H)
£88.73100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabri... Read Morecated Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg
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
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125mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK125PC2B)
£64.00125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg.This castor is made from heavy gauge pressed steel with a 5mm thick Top Plate and 4mm Castor Forks. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. - In Stock
35mm Compact Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | 35mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PT2B)
£11.3635mm 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 Stock
300mm Swivel Castor, 1800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS300PCB1800A)
£306.76300mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Industrial Castor) ... Read Morewith 160x120 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1800kg - Out of Stock - On the Way
250mm Swivel Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS250PCB1500A)
£231.00250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Industrial Castor) ... Read Morewith 160x120 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1500kg - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV125RPBH)
£6.91125mm Grey Rubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel fit... Read Moreted in a 12mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel castor frame). This castor has a 100kg load capacity using manual propulsion at 4 km/h.This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark the floor and is ideal for most general 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 - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity| Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125NYBJ400)
£41.00125mm Swivel Castor (Heavy Duty Pressed Steel) wit... Read Moreh a 135mm x 110mm Top Plate with 105x80mm Fixing Hole spacings. The castor wheel is a Solid White Nylon Castor Wheel with two ball bearings. Load Capacity = 400kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS100NPSBJ300)
Original price was: £33.97.£15.29Current price is: £15.29.Sale!Swivel Castor with 4-hole Top Plate (Heavy Gauge P... Read Moreressed Steel) with a Soft Blue Polyurethane Tyre (80 Shore A) on a Black Fluted Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Dimensions: 100x85mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 9x12mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts)
- Overall Height: 135mm
- Castor Offset: 36mm
- Wheel Material: Blue Polyurethane Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre
- Wheel Tread Width: 40mm
- Bearing Type: Shielded Ball Bearings
- Heavy Gauge Steel
- High Load Capacity Wheel
- Quiet Operation
- Non-Marking & Gentle on Floors
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250mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS25025111)
£184.08250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel)... Read More with a White Nylon Wheel and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 1,100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Dimensions: 149x110mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 120x60mm (for 12mm Bolts) / 105x75/80mm (for 10mm Bolts)
- Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 13mm
- Overall Height: 303mm
- Castor Offset: 70mm
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160mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSZ160NY1B)
£20.84Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm Fixing... Read More Bolt Hole Centres and a 160mm White Nylon Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Dimensions: 135x110mm
- Mounting Bolt Hole Centre: 105x85mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 13.5x11mm (suits 10mm fixing bolts)
- Overall Height: 190mm
- Offset: 52mm
- Bearing Type: Needle Roller Bearing
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100mm Swivel Castor with 27mm to 30mm Round Expander Fitting, 80kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (194559)
£13.49100mm Grey Therm... Read Moreoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) complete with a 27mm - 30mm Round Expander. The swivel head has a double ball race and the load capacity of this castor is 80kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.The expander fitting is designed to fit into an round hollow tube with an internal diameter of 27mm to 30mm.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.
