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 Stock50mm Swivel Castor, 54kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (961NY)
£3.6950mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More54x25mm Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 54kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 900kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HBT150PC2B)
£119.98150mm 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 900kg at 4km/h (walking speed) using manual propulsion -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 900kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HST150PC2B)
£109.44150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Black Painted Fabri ... Read Morecated Steel) with 120mm x 60mm or 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings and the load capacity is 900kg and 4km/h (walking speed) using manual propulsion. -
In StockSwivel Castor, 1000kg Capacity | 150mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (K2ST150PC2B)
£310.28150mm 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 170mm x 170mm with bolt hole spacings of 130mm x 130mm drilled to 13mm 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 1000kg Load Rating at 4km/h -
In StockSwivel Castor, 1000kg Capacity | 150mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (K2ST150PC2BD)
£468.52150mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fabricated Swive ... Read Morel Castor fitted with a directional lock to fix the swivel head in position. 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 230mm x 230mm with bolt hole spacings of 190mm x 190mm drilled to 13mm 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 1000kg Load Rating at 4km/h -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS150PCB500)
£68.66150mm Swivel Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel) wi ... Read Moreth Polyurethane Tyre (91 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Precision Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 135x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Size: 13x16mm (suits 12mm Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 189mm Castor Offset: 50mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 91 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Wheel Tread Width: 40mm Load Rating: 500kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Features: Double Ball Bearing Race in swivel head for optimum manoeuvrability Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel for exceptional strength Zinc plated for protection -
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200mm 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS200APCB800BR)
£108.85200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak ... Read Moree (Heavy Gauge Pressed Steel Bracket) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 800kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way300mm Swivel Castor, 680kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS30025341)
£170.36300mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 680kg -
In Stock250mm Swivel Castor, 1150kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS25025441)
£127.59250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) ... Read Morewith a Black Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 1,150kg 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 -
In Stock250mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS25025111)
£189.61250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) ... Read Morewith 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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200mm 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 -
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200mm Swivel Castor, 535kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (HKS20020341)
£100.10200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 535kg -
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200mm Swivel Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS20020111)
£121.44200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 1000kg -
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150mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS15020441)
£79.47150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w ... Read Moreith a Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 600kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h (walking speed) Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 149mm x 110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 120/105mm x 80/60mm Overall Height: 202mm Tread Width: 45mm Cast iron wheels are generally the first choice for heavy duty and arduous applications. They have a high load capacity, are wear resistant and unaffected by swarf or aggressive materials.
