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 Stock80mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX080HT)
£17.8080mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with 80x60mm Bo ... Read Morelt Hole Centres, 108mm Overall Height and High Temperature Black Phenolic Wheel with 35m Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. This castor is Rated to +280 degrees C. and has a Load Capacity of 100kg -
In Stock80mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX080HTBH)
£20.2880mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel ... Read More) with High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load capacity = 100kg -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 120kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS080PNB)
£21.3980mm Top Plate Stainless Steel Swivel Castor. This ... Read More castor has a top plate measuring 100x85mm with 80x60mm fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The castor wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a white Nylon Centre Wheel with a stainless steel Roller Bearing. The Load Capacity is 120kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 120kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS080PNBBH)
£22.7480mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cast ... Read Moreor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre Wheel with Stainless Steel Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 120kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS080RNB)
£20.8980mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cast ... Read Moreor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Blue Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kg -
In Stock80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS080NY)
£15.0980mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cast ... Read Moreor) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon castor wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way80mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS080NYBH)
£18.0080mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (AISI 304 Stainless S ... Read Moreteel Castor) with 12mm Single Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) -
In Stock80mm Swivel Castor Threaded Stem, 90kg Capacity | Blue Rubber Tyre wheel, Plain Bore (K361RNST)
£11.2080mm Stem Fitting Swivel Castor with M12x25mm Thre ... Read Moreaded Stem. Blue Rubber Tyre Wheel with a Nylon Centre and Plain Bore. The Load Capacity of this castor is 90kg at 4km/h using manual propulsion. This castor has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating. Key Specifications: Threaded Stem Size: M12x25mm Overall Height: 95mm Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Swivel Radius: 64.5mm Please note: this item has been discontinued. Remaining stock is limited, and once sold out, it will not be restocked. As an alternative, we recommend the 75mm Stem Fitting Swivel Castor, which can be found here -
In Stock80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (XSBH080NYB130)
Original price was: £9.35.£3.99Current price is: £3.99. Sale!80mm Swivel Castor with a 12mm Single Bolt Hole Fi ... Read Moretting. This castor houses a white nylon wheel with roller bearings and has a load capacity of 130kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h (walking speed) -
Out of Stock - On the Way80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV080NY1B)
£8.0880mm White Nylon Wheel with a roller bearing fitte ... Read Mored 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) Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 105mm Castor Offset: 40mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Wheel Material: White Nylon The Nylon Wheel has a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving under load compared with softer rubber tread wheels but may produce more noise when in use. The strength of nylon and because it wont damage concrete floors, makes nylon wheel castors probably the most popular choice and the roller 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 castor a great choice for the widest range of industrial and domestic applications. -
Out of Stock - On the Way80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV080PN1B)
£8.2180mm Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel ... Read More with a roller 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) Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 105mm Castor Offset: 40mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Wheel Material: Red Polyurethane Tyre on Grey Nylon Centre Shore Hardness: 95A The Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. However, Polyurethane tyres are slightly softer than hard tread wheels making the castor smoother and quieter running. The polyurethane tyre is also non-marking and gentle on floors while the roller 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 and you have a castor that is a great choice for the wide range of industrial and domestic applications. -
In Stock80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSZH080PN1B)
£7.4080mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor (Presse ... Read Mored Steel). Polyurethane Tyred / Nylon Centred Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
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 Stock80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSZH080RN2B)
£10.1680mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read MoreCastor. This castors has an Elastic Blue Rubber Tyred wheel on a Nylon Wheel with a Single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 140kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
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80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV080RN1B)
£9.0680mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre (65 Shore A) wheel o ... Read Moren a nylon centre with a roller 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) Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm fixing bolts) Overall Height: 105mm Castor Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 90mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on Black Nylon Centre Shore Hardness: 65A 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 roller 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.
