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 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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 180kg Capacity (MSZ100PN1B)
£13.21100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centr ... Read Moree 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 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specification: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/76X60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 125mm Offset: 36mm Swivel Radius: 86mm Tread width: 34mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Tyre Hardness: Shore A 92 Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance High Wear Resistance Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation The Polyurethane tyre offers a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. It is also a bit 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 Stock100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS100NYBH)
£19.89100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 12mm Bolt Hole and a White Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg Key Specifications: Bracket Material: Stainless Steel AISI 304 Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 12mm Overall Height: 126mm Wheel Material: White Nylon (non-marking) Tread Width: 30mm Bearing Type: Stainless Steel Roller Bearing Load Rating: 150kg (Hand pushed to 4km/h) -
In Stock75mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor (BH), 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKABS075TPR)
£9.63This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional cas ... Read Moretor comes with a 75mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has a 10mm Single Bolt Hole. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h The grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Download Series Data Sheet here -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV050RPBH)
£2.4650mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor with a non mar ... Read Moreking Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel with a nylon centre. This castor has a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor and has a Pressed Steel frame. The load capacity is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h The a grey rubber tyre that will not mark the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings -
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 Stock50mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | 50mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050PT2B)
£16.1250mm Low Level swivel castor with 90x66mm Top Plat ... Read Moree and 75/61x51/45mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 73mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 33mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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 Stock42mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 60kg Capacity | 42mm Nylon Wheel (KGD-40F)
£22.4842mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with an ivory pow ... Read Moreder-coated finish and 4-hole top plate fixing with 42mm x 42mm bolt hole centres. Fitted with a premium black nylon wheel with 20mm tread width and a die-cast aluminium levelling foot with rubber vibration damping pad and nylon hand wheel adjustment. Static load capacity: 60kg per castor Recommended dynamic working load: 30kg per castor Because Footmaster castors include a levelling and lifting function, loading during movement and adjustment can be significantly higher than with standard castors. For this reason, the recommended dynamic working load is based on half the static load capacity. When using 4 castors, the recommended maximum total equipment load is 120kg. Ideal for mobile equipment, machinery, workstations and applications requiring both mobility and secure positioning. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV125NY1B)
£10.91125mm White Nylon Wheel with a roller bearing fitt ... Read Moreed 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 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)The Nylon Wheel is a hard wheel giving it a low tractive resistance which makes it it easier to get moving compared with softer rubber tread wheels. The strength of nylon and because it wont damage concrete floors makes it one of the most popular choices. 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 Stock50mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGDR-60F)
£48.9850mm Foot Master Levelling Castor with an ivory co ... Read Moreloured powder coating finish. This product has a 4-hole top plate with 58mm x 58mm bolt hole centres and is also powder coated for added protection. The wheel is made from premium quality black Nylon with a 25mm Tread width and the Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad has a rubber pad vibration damping rubber pad. This foot pad has a Retractable Ratchet operation. This product's load capacity has been increased to 280kg Static Load and 140kg Dynamic Load. 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 positioned is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity. This levelling castor is a multi-functional swivel castor that provides mobility, levelling and anti-vibration functions. This allows users to move and position large equipment into place with added stability using the levelling and anti-vibration features. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DSRN12511030)
Original price was: £14.21.£7.66Current price is: £7.66. Sale!125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg Key Specifications: Wheel Diameter: 125mm Wheel Tread Width: 28mm Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (suits 8mm bolts) Offset: 41mm Overall Height 155mm Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Wheel / Black Nylon Centre Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Load Capacity: 200kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h - walking speed) The Blue Elastic Rubber offers a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubber tyres and will not mark floors. It is a great choice where you need a softer yet resilient wheel that will not mark or damage floors. The wheel is fitted with a roller bearing which consists of steel rollers housed in a plastic cage that lowers rolling resistance even when under load. -
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 Stock200mm Swivel Castor, 205kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV200RMB)
£21.67200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Black Rubber ... Read MoreTyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 105x80mm bolt hole centres, an overall height of 235mm and a load capacity of 205kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. This popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Black Rubber Tyre Wheel that is gentle on floors. The Caster wheel has a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance. It is ideal as a new or replacement castor for most domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley or dolly where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed.
