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 Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 170kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (361CI)
£12.1675mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Series) ... Read Morewith 80x60mm Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kgThe 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. -
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. -
In StockSwivel Castor (Twin Wheel), 200mm, 2000kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2ST200PC2B)
£421.84200mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fabricated Swive ... Read Morel Castor. The Swivel Head Turns On Thrust and Taper Roller Bearings For Extra Strength and The Bracket Is Finished In Black Epoxy Paint. This Castor Has A Top Plate Measuring 200mm X 200mm with Bolt Hole Spacings Of 160mm X 160mm Drilled To 17mm Diameter. The Two Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheels Each Have Ball Bearings Fitted To Reduce The Rolling Resistance. The Castor Has A 2000kg Load Rating At 4Km/H -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 270kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG100NYB)
£34.02100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith a 4 hole top plate fitting and 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. This castor houses a Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 270kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed), Key Specifications and Features: Top Plate Size: 140x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm Overall Height: 143mm Offset: 35mm Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Load Capacity: 270kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Nylon castor wheels have a high load capacity at a low cost. They are maintenance free and extremely resistant to water, salts, greases, acids and alkalis -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK200PN2B)
£49.98200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg. -
In Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS100RNBBH)
£27.08100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock60mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | 60mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS060PT2B)
£20.8760mm Low Level swivel castor with 105x80mm Top Pla ... Read Morete and 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 80mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 35mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock250mm Swivel Castor, 1200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH250PT1H)
£187.24250mm extra heavy duty swivel castor with polyuret ... Read Morehane tyre wheel and roller bearing (Genuine Revvo Brand). Designed for industrial handling equipment, machinery, transport platforms and heavy-duty trolleys requiring high load capacity and smooth manoeuvrability. Load capacity: 1200kg per castor Wheel: Polyurethane tyre on cast iron centre Bracket: Fabricated steel swivel top plate Top Plate Size: 150x110mm Fixing centres: 105x80mm Bearing: Roller bearing for smooth rolling under load Brake: Without brake Power towable: Up to 6km/h A four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181 The Bolt Holes of the H series castor are slotted to 120x60mm and 105×80/75mm. Use 12mm diameter bolts when fitting at 120 x 60mm Use 10mm diameter bolts when fitting at 105×80/75mm The heavy-duty H Series swivel head uses a hardened ball race for strength and smooth rotation. A metal swivel seal, hydraulic grease nipple and closed swivel-ring base help retain lubrication and support long-term performance in demanding industrial environments. Suitable for heavy-duty carts, industrial trolleys, mobile machinery and material handling equipment where strength, durability and controlled movement are required. -
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200mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH200PT15)
£162.56200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Castor) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kg 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 -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1321010)
£9.02125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kgThis is a 4 hole plate fitting castor and the bolt holes suit an 8mm bolt as well as being slotted (rather than round) to accommodate 80/76mm x 60x44.5mm. -
In Stock80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV080RN2B)
£9.2580mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a nylon cen ... Read Moretre with a ball bearing fitted into a pressed steel swivel castor bracket. The Swivel Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) The Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is non-marking, gentle on floors. The rubber 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. Put this wheel into a strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a truly great performer. -
In Stock125mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 440kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GATD125ASFHUD)
Original price was: £244.01.£236.90Current price is: £236.90. Sale!This Twin wheel 125mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AG ... Read MoreV) Castor has a bracket made from strong Forged steel that is zinc plated. There is a hardened Taper Roller Bearing in he swivel head, which has a grease nipple, for smooth swivelling action and durability. The Top Plate is 145mm x 145mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 120mm x 120mm, each with a 11mm hole diameter. The castor is able to tilt +/- 5o from its central axis according to the flatness of the floor. This ensures that this castor's wheels keep contact with the floor allowing smooth AGV movement and protection of the loaded cargo when changing directions (See illustration below) The wheels are more widely separated from each other than most Twin Wheel Castors. When changing direction, the two wheels spin in opposite directions to each other which reduces the castor offset. The smaller the offset the less chance that the AGV will deviate from its designated line. This castor frame has two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre each containing ball bearings, The polyurethane wheel has excellent elasticity the minimises slipping that can happen when an AGV starts or stops. In addition, the elasticity also absorbs small shocks arising from small imperfections in the floor. The wheel itself is non marking and will not damage the floor. -
In Stock63mm Swivel Castor, 122kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (261NY)
£6.4063mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More76x44.5mm Bolt Hole Centres and 81mm Overall Height. White Nylon caster wheel with 22mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 122kg -
In Stock82mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 650kg Capacity | 82mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS8270PTB)
£115.8882mm Low Level Top Plate Swivel Castor (Low Level ... Read MoreCastor) with 140x105 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 650kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KS125APNBHBR)
Original price was: £17.50.£7.89Current price is: £7.89. Sale!125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with b ... Read Morerake and Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centred Wheel (Plain Bore). The Load Capacity of this castor is 130kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. Key Specifications: Bolt Hole Size: 12mm Offset: 37mm Overall Height: 152mm Brake Type: Total Stop Brake (also known as a Swivel and Wheel Brake). This means that when the brake is applied, not only is the wheel braked but the swivel action is also locked. Wheel Material: Red Polyurethane on a White Nylon (polyamide 6) Centre Bearing Type: Smooth Plain Bore Tyre Hardness: 97 Shore A A Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. It is also a bit softer than hard tread wheels making the castor smoother and quieter running. Polyurethane is also non-marking and gentle on floors. Put this wheel into a strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications.
