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 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 Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (K18PS075TPR)
£7.0975mm Swivel with a Top Plate fitting with 55.7x46. ... Read More5mm Bolt Hole Centres. The fixing holes are slotted to 61.5/50 x 51.5/41.5mm and suit M8 Fixing Bolts. The Castor Wheel has a Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre on a Grey Polypropylene Centre and is fitted with a single ball bearing which reduces the effort required to push. This apparatus / institutional castor has a load capacity of 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Key Specifications: Mounting Type: Top Plate Fitting Top Plate Dimensions: 77x67mm Bolt Hole Centres: 61.5/50x51.5/41.5mm (Slotted) Bolt Hole Size: 8.5x11mm Overall Height: 103mm Castor Offset: 30.5mm Wheel Diameter: 75mm Wheel Tread Width: 28mm Wheel Material: Grey Thermoplastic Rubber on a Grey Polypropylene Centre Tyre Hardness: 85 Shore A Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake, which locks both the wheel and the swivel rotation when applied Load Rating: 75kg -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATS075TPR)
£7.05Keystone Apparatus / Institutional Castor with 75m ... Read Morem Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Swivel Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 48/39x48/39mm. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Running on a quality ball bearing the wheel offers excellent rolling performance. This popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors and has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATS100TPR)
£9.77Keystone Apparatus / Institutional Castor with 100 ... Read Moremm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Swivel Castor. This caster has slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5mm. The load capacity is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Running on a quality ball bearing the wheel offers excellent rolling performance. This popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors and has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATS125TPR)
£13.38Keystone Apparatus / Institutional Castor with 125 ... Read Moremm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Swivel Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5 mm. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Running on a quality ball bearing the wheel offers excellent rolling performance. This popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors and has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress -
In Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 550kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS200NYB550)
£53.11200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Industrial Castor) ... Read Morewith 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 550kg -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATS150TPR)
£14.31Keystone Apparatus / Institutional Castor with 150 ... Read Moremm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Swivel Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5 mm. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Running on a quality ball bearing to offer excellent rolling performance, this popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors.The wheel has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress -
In Stock200mm 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 -
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150mm 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 -
In Stock60mm Swivel Castor, 40kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (LSM060RP)
Original price was: £9.49.£5.69Current price is: £5.69. Sale!60mm Pressed Steel Swivel Castor with a 60mm x 60m ... Read Morem Top Plate, 40mm x 40mm Slotted Bolt Hole Centres (suits 6mm fixing bolts) and 83mm overall height. The wheel is a Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Polypropylene Centre with a smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 40kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way40mm Swivel Castor, 15kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (C041PLN)
£2.46A great value, general purpose, light duty castor. ... Read More This 40mm Top Plate Swivel Castor has a housing made from pressed steel and with four 38x38mm Fixing holes Hole Centres to accommodate 6mm bolts. The wheel is a Black Polypropylene Wheel with on a smooth Plain Bore and will not damage or mark concrete floors.The load capacity of the castor is 15kg and the recommended load capacity over 4 castors is 45kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h. -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSM050PP)
£2.9950mm Swivel Castor with a 4 hole top plate and 48/ ... Read More38x48/38mm bolt hole centres to suit 6mm fixing bolts. The wheel is Black Polypropylene with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 50kg Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 60x60mm Bolt Hole Centres: 48/38x48/38mm Bolt Hole Size: 6.2mm (Suits 6mm Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 68mm Castor Offset: 20mm Wheel Material: Black Polypropylene (Plastic) Bearing Type: Smooth Plain Bore Load Rating: 50kg -
In Stock40mm Swivel Castor, 15kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (YS040RP15KP)
£2.3040mm Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitt ... Read Moreed into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 27x27mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 15kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h This popular general, light duty purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most domestic and industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy castor in needed. -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor, 23kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KLMP2014)
£2.5750mm Grey Rubber Tyre on a polypropylene (plastic) ... Read More Centre Wheel fitted into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 38x38mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 23kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis popular general, light duty purpose castor will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most domestic and industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy castor in needed. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS125PCB300)
£65.05125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Industrial Castor - ... Read More Pressed Steel Frame). This castor has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an overall height of 159mm. The wheel has an orange Polyurethane Tyre with a Cast Iron Centre and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg
