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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Black Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV125BRP1B)
£7.16125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre / Plastic Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 100kg- In Stock
Swivel Castor, 1000kg Capacity | 150mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (K2ST150PC2B)
£301.24150mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fabricated Sw... Read Moreivel 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
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125mm High Temperature Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX125HTBH)
£32.66125mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Stee... Read Morel) with High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load capacity = 125kg - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 630kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH125CI1H)
£88.54125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat... Read Moreed Castor) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 630kgFeatures 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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150mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (2HKS15020241)
£202.56150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat... Read Moreed Castor - Twin Wheel). The Top Plate measures 149x110mm with 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. A grease nipple is fitted to the swivel head to enable easy maintenance. The load capacity of this dual wheel castor is 1100kg.The Wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre (92 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The polyurethane tyre is abrasion resistant with a low rolling resistance. The elasticity of the polyurethane allows the wheel absorb some of the rolling vibrations. This provides the user with a smoother and quieter operation yet is gentler on concrete floors compared to hard treads such as Cast Iron. - Out of Stock - On the Way
260mm Fixed Castor, 120kg Capacity | Puncture Proof Wheel, Roller Bearing (KF260PPD)
£94.40260mm Puncture Proof Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) ... Read Morewith 150x115mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Diamond Tread Puncture Proof Wheel on a Red Polypropylene (Plastic) Centre with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 120kgThe wheel is sized 3.00-4 and made from microcellular polyurethane making it a strong Light-Medium duty wheel and though it has a 10" diameter, it is also commonly referred to as a 260mm wheel. - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH125RN1B)
£12.06125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor (Press... Read Moreed Steel). Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centred Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321728)
£9.80100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 100x80mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted to 80x60mm or 76x44.5mm
- Overall Height: 128mm
- Offset: 31mm
- Wheel Material: White Nylon
- Tread Width: 32mm
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
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125mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 440kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GATD125ASFHUD)
Original price was: £244.22.£236.90Current price is: £236.90.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read More125mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) 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 Stock
80mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV080BRP1B)
£5.4980mm Black Rubber Tyre wheel on a plastic centre w... Read Moreith 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 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Black Rubber Tyre is softer wheel compared to hard tread wheels like nylon and the rubber absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option and will not scratch the floor. The roller bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a great choice for many industrial or domestic applications.The wheel might leave marks on the floor and if you want a non-marking version of this castor please order our MSV080GRP1B - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 370kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH150RU15)
£95.17150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat... Read Moreed Castor) with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 370kgFeatures 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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63mm Footmaster Castor with Levelling Foot, 500kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (KGDH65ASFNYN)
Original price was: £67.01.£39.75Current price is: £39.75.Sale!This 63mm Swivel Castor has Black Nylon wheel (pla... Read Morein bore) with an extra long adjustable foot (GDH-65-ASF-NYN). The aluminium castor frame has a durable ivory coloured powder coating for protection against wear and tear.The Threaded section of the Adjustable Foot extends a maximum of 60mm above the top of the top plate (78mm including the hex head). The Hex Head can be operated by a drill for quick operation.The overall height of the castor is 98mm and the adjustable foot can extend by up to 48mm to enable precise levelling.The load capacity is 500kg and the recommended maximum total load to be carried by 4 castors is 1,500kg. - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 900kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT100ASFMCD)
Original price was: £204.12.£128.20Current price is: £128.20.Sale!100mm Machine... Read More Cast Nylon Wheel fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with a double thrust bearing in the swivel head to optimise the load capacity. The fixing bolt spacings are the European Standard size of 80x60mm. The load capacity of this castor is 900kg at 4km/h
This high performance castor is fitted with a white machine cast nylon wheel that will not mark the floor. The extra strong welded castor frame is powder coated to protect the frame and top plate and it is fitted with a high performance castor wheel containing two ball bearings. The bearings turn on a specially designed integrated axle shaft arrangement making this castor one of the most durable in the market. Perfect for moving very heavy loads where strength, durability and performance are critical.
The double thrust bearing in the swivel head optimise heavy loads
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200mm Swivel Castor, 1400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (2HKSE20020241)
£251.38200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat... Read Moreed Castor - Twin Wheel). The Top Plate measures 149x110mm with 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. A grease nipple is fitted to the swivel head to enable easy maintenance. The load capacity of this dual wheel castor is 1400kg.This castor has directional lock slots in the swivel head to enable the attachment of a retro fit directional lock (HKDL).The overall height of this castor is 283mm.The Wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre (92 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The polyurethane tyre is abrasion resistant with a low rolling resistance. The elasticity of the polyurethane allows the wheel absorb some of the rolling vibrations. This provides the user with a smoother and quieter operation yet is gentler on concrete floors compared to hard treads such as Cast Iron. - In Stock
160mm Swivel Castor, 450kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KSMG160NYB)
£38.86160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 450kg
