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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (422NYB)
£20.87100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello Brand - Pr... Read Moreessed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and 128mm overall height. White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kgNylon is a high quality, low maintenance, impact resistant wheel that has a high load capacity. The nylon material is extremely resistant to salts, greases, acids and alkalis and will not mark or damage concrete floors. This makes Nylon probably the most popular castor wheel material.The roller bearing in the hub (central part of the wheel) consists of steel rollers within an impact resistant plastic cage. These rollers rotate between the axle tube and the wheel hub which reduces the rolling resistance making it easy to move even under heavy loads. Roller bearings are rugged, robust and largely maintenance-free.- In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 2500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT200ASFMCD)
Original price was: £462.68.£290.58Current price is: £290.58.Sale!200mm Machine Ca... Read Morest Nylon Wheel fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with 148/132x111/99mm bolt hole centres. The slotted bolt holes cover the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 2500kg at 4km/hThis high performance castor is fitted with a white machine cast nylon wheel that will not mark the floor. An extra strong welded castor frame that is powder coated and fitted with a high performance castor wheel containing two ball bearings that turns on a specially designed integrated axle shaft arrangement makes this castor one of the most durable in the market. Perfect for moving very heavy loads where strength, durability and performance are criticalThe swivel head of the 125mm - 250mm sizes of the GXT range come with a thrust bearing and a taper roller bearing in the swivel head. - In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 350kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV200PN1B)
£34.69200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 350kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 225kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (TS4100NY04)
£20.19100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 225kg - In Stock
100mm Black Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV100BRN2B)
£13.63100mm All Black Swivel Castor with Black Elastic R... Read Moreubber Tyre on a nylon centre wheel with a single ball bearing. This castor is designed for theatre applications to reduce reflection from lighting. It can also be used in any application where a pressed steel castor is required.The Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80/77x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Black Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres and is quiet and gentle on floors. The soft tread rubber (65 Shore A) 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. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products.DOWNLOAD CATALOGUE PAGE HERE - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 340kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH100PT1H)
£108.74100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabri... Read Morecated Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 340kg
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
- A four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181
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250mm Swivel Castor, 1150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS25025241)
£158.09250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an overall height of 303mm. The castor wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre and a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearings. The Load Capacity is 1150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (HKS12520241)
£89.17125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Single Ball Bearing (MSVH125PN2B)
£14.70125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel... Read More Castor. This castor has a Polyurethane Tyred Wheel on a Nylon Centred Wheel with a single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. - In Stock
75mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 250kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GATD75ASFHUD)
Original price was: £510.48.£197.30Current price is: £197.30.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read More75mm 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 112mm x 112mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 92mm x 92mm, each with a 9mm 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
160mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV160RN1B)
£29.21160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
97mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 1500kg Capacity | 97mm Nylon Wheel (KGD-150F)
£95.5997mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with Top Plate Fi... Read Moretting. 1500kg Static and 750kg Dynamic Load Capacity. The Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad is operated by a Hex Adjuster with M20 Leveler (Spanner not included)The Foot Master levelling castor is a multi-functional swivel castor that provides mobility and levelling functions. This allows users to move and position large equipment into place with added stability using the levelling feature.Because of the lifting and lowering function of the Foot Master castor, like all Jacking Castors, it is important understand that each castor may be subjected to HALF THE TOTAL WEIGHT. Therefore, the recommended load capacity for each Foot Master Levelling Castor is half the castor's Static Load Capacity, that is, when the castors' levelling function is not being used. The load capacity of the Footmaster Castor when it is being moved and levelled is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity. - In Stock
80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH080NY1B)
£6.6480mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with Ny... Read Morelon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 130kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (168930)
Original price was: £10.85.£7.60Current price is: £7.60.Sale!100mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a ny... Read Morelon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame). The swivel head has a double ball race and the load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance. - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 600kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (BS5150PC2BA)
£112.08150mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 19.8mm Single Bolt Hole (to suit a 3/4" fixing Bolt). This is an extra heavy duty single bolt hole castor and the wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre wheel on a Cast Iron Centre with 50mm Tread width and Ball Bearing fitted. The Load Capacity is 600kg at 4km/h (walking speed) using manual propulsion.Key Specifications:- Ball Bearing Swivel Head
- Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Overall Height: 200mm
- Tread Width: 50mm
- Offset: 44.5mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 19.8mm
- Zinc Plated
- Load Capacity: 600kg using manual propulsion at km/h (walking speed)
