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 Black Low Level High Load Swivel Castor, 540kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (BMCS75E)
Original price was: £31.71.£21.56Current price is: £21.56. Sale!This High Load / Low Level Swivel Castor is made t ... Read Moreo take a heavy load with a low overall height of 104mm. It has a 4 hole top plate measuring 105x79.5mm with 85.4x60.35mm bolt hole centres and the swivel head is fitted with a grease nipple. To enable the castor to operate under heavy loads of up to 540kg each castor (1,620kg total load capacity with 4 castors fitted), the swivel head has a heavy duty double ball bearing race. The caster wheel is heavy duty nylon with a 46mm tread width and needle roller bearing to reduce the rolling resistance and is an ideal castor for heavy duty applications, such as business machines, where there is an height restriction. The black nylon castor wheel will not damage concrete floors. -
In Stock75mm AGV Swivel Castor, Dual Wheel, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GAPHD75ASFHUD)
Original price was: £58.86.£52.98Current price is: £52.98. Sale!Twin wheel 75mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Cas ... Read Moretor has a bracket made from strong pressed steel with precision ball bearings in the swivel head for smooth swivelling action and durability. This compact castor has a exceptional height to load ratio. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg Two rows of bearings in the swivel head makes the castor swivel smoothly and the 4 sheets of specially hardened upper and lower bearing seats protects the swivelling parts. This ensures a fast and smooth swivel action for much longer than a standard swivel castor which is important in frequent and continual use. The bolt holes are slotted to 78mm x 78mm / 64mm x 64mm with a 10.5mm fixing bolt hole diameter, This castors is fitted with two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre 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 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 Stock130mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 350kg Capacity | 130mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS13075SF)
£147.49130mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor (GDS130ASFHUD) ... Read More with special rubber shock absorbing pad. This castor has a double ball race swivel head with specially hardened bearing seat for durability. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 95x95mm Bolt Hole Centres: 70x70mm Overall Height: 200mm - 30mm Spring Compression Castor Offset: 36 ~ 50mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane tyre on an aluminium centre Bearing Type: Precision Ball Bearings Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A Surface Treatment: Powder coating Load Rating: 350kg Note: Because of the spring in the rubber shock absorbing pad, the overall height unloaded is 200mm as the load increases, the compression of the rubber pad incrementally reduces the overall height by up to 30mm (see image 2 - GDS130 Compression Curve). The castor is fully compressed at 120kg. The shock absorbing movement also means that the castors off set can range from 36mm to 50mm. -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KSCR20020241)
£82.08200mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Trea ... Read Mored Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KSCR15020241)
£60.72150mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Trea ... Read Mored Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LI160RMBNOTG)
Original price was: £28.94.£11.24Current price is: £11.24. Sale!160mm Swivel Castor (Top Plate - Pressed Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x75/80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres to suit 10mm Bolts. This castor comes with a Black Rubber Tyre (82 Shore A) on a Silver Pressed Steel Metal Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. The load capacity is 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 360kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (561NY)
£26.29125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 140x105mm Bolt Hole Centres. This castor houses a white Nylon Wheel with a smooth Plain Bore and has a Load Capacity of 360kg using manual propulsion at 5km/h (walking speed) -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 325kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (561SUB)
£55.22125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor made from Pressed St ... Read Moreeel (Flexello Brand) and has a ball bearing swivel race. The Top Plate has four fixing holes to suit 10mm bolts and are slotted to 140/120mm x 105/95mm Bolt Hole Centres. The caster wheel has a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with with A 35mm Tread Width and a Needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 325kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 1020kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Plain Bore (655CI)
£85.28150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor. The 4 hole top plat ... Read Moree measures 162mm x 140mm with 140mm x 105mm Bolt Hole Centres. to suit a 10mm Fixing Bolt. The Wheel is a solid Cast Iron with a smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 1020kg.The 55 series castor is made from heavy duty pressed steel with a bright zinc finish and roller ball bearing in the swivel head. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 520kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (655NYB)
£87.93150mm Flexello Top Plate Swivel Castor. The 4 hole ... Read More top plate measures 162mm x 140mm with 140mm x 105mm Bolt Hole Centres. to suit a 10mm Fixing Bolt. The Castor Wheel is solid Nylon with needle roller bearing. Load Capacity = 520kg. The 55 series castor is made from heavy duty pressed steel with a bright zinc finish and roller ball bearing in the swivel head. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS150RNB300)
£40.28150mm 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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 1500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (2SH200PT15)
£316.75Twin Wheel Swivel Castor (Fabricated Forged Steel) ... Read More | 200mm Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre wheels | 1500kg Load Capacity Product Description: The 2SH Twin Wheel (Dual Wheel) Swivel Castor combines performance, reliability, and ease of use in one compact design. Built with the proven ‘H’ Series kingpinless swivel head, this castor delivers smooth, effortless movement and long-lasting durability - even in demanding industrial environments. Power Towable to 6km/h. Featuring twin wheels, the 2SH offers a larger footprint for improved load distribution and superior manoeuvrability. The differential wheel action ensures easier turning with reduced friction, making it the industry standard choice for applications requiring stability and precision in a compact form factor. Mounting Details: Slotted bolt holes: 120 x 60 mm and 105 x 80/75 mm Use 12 mm bolts for 120 x 60 mm fittings Use 10 mm bolts for 105 x 80/75 mm fittings Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 150x110mm Bolt Hole Centres: 105x80/75mm & 120 x 60mm Overall Height: 252mm Swivel Radius: 170mm Load Rating: 1500kg Maximum Towing Speed: 6km/h 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 -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 340kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Roller Bearing (461CIB)
£26.09100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Series) ... Read More with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 340kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 128x102mm Bolt Hole Centres: 100/105x76/80mm Fixing Bolt Size: 10mm Overall Height: 125mm Wheel Material: Cast Iron Wheel Diameter: 100mm Wheel Tread Width: 38mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing 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. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (Flexello 461RN)
£21.51100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Series) ... Read More with 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 160kg 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 and has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. The Blue Elastic Rubber offers a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubber tyres and will not mark floors.
