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 Stock80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH080NY1B)
£6.6480mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with Ny... Read Morelon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 130kg- In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV125PPBH)
£8.24125mm White Polypropylene wheel fitted in a 12m... Read Morem 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 White Polypropylene wheel 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
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125mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK125PN1B)
£16.30125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60mm Hole Centres and 157mm Overall Height. Polyurethane Tyre caster wheel with a nylon Centre Wheel and 34mm Tread Width with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg.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
80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS080NYBH)
£17.4780mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cast... Read Moreor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT125ASFHUD)
Original price was: £443.94.£278.80Current price is: £278.80.Sale!125mm Polyure... Read Morethane tyre Wheel with an aluminium centre fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with 148/132x111/99mm bolt hole centres. The slotted bolt holes cover the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 1100kg at 4km/h
This high performance castor is fitted with a quality polyurethane tyre wheel that will not mark the floor. An extra strong welded castor frame that is powder coated and fitted with a high performance castor wheel containing two ball bearings that turns on a specially designed integrated axle shaft arrangement makes this castor one of the most durable in the market. Perfect for moving very heavy loads where strength, durability and performance are critical
The swivel head of the 125mm - 250mm sizes of the GXT range come with a thrust bearing and a taper roller bearing in the swivel head.
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75mm Swivel Castor, 170kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (361CI)
£11.8075mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Serie... Read Mores) with 80x60mm Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg
The Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors that is suitable for most industrial castor uses. This range has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating.
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150mm Swivel Castor, 910kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH150CI15)
£88.29150mm 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.This cast iron wheel is made from close grained castings sometimes described as semi-steel. - In Stock
125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (33661)
£135.78125mm 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.
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150mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS150RNB300)
£39.10150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with 105x80mm Hole C... Read Moreentres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg.Blue elastic rubber tyre caster wheels offer a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubbers and will not mark floors. - 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
125mm Swivel Castor, 350kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG125CIB)
£36.41125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 350kgKey Specifications and Features:- Top Plate Size: 140x110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm
- Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm
- Overall Height: 165mm
- Offset: 39mm
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Load Capacity: 350kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h)
- Cast iron castor wheels have a very hard tread making them the easiest of wheels to move (low tractive resistance). They have a very high load capacity, extremely wear resistant and not affected by swarf or aggressive materials.
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150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HBT150PC2B)
£116.48150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak... Read Moree (Locking both the swivel head and the wheel). This fabricated castor is coated in Black paint and the top plate has 120x60mm or 105x80mm Slotted Hole Centres. The wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings and the load capacity is 700kg at 4km/h (walking speed) using manual propulsion - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS150PCB500)
£66.66150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Extra Heavy Pressed... Read More Steel Castor) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - 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
Swivel Castor (Twin Wheel), 300mm, 4000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2ST300PC2BD)
£911.75300mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Swivel Castor wi... Read Moreth Directional Lock. The Castor Comes with 2 Heavy Duty Wheels with Polyurethane Tyres on a Cast Iron Centre. Each wheel runs on quality ball bearings. The load rating of this product is 4,000kg.The directional lock fixes the swivel head in one direction for straight line travel.
