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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Out of Stock - On the Way80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV080NY1B)
£8.0880mm White Nylon Wheel with a roller bearing fitte ... Read Mored 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 Brake Style: Swivel & Wheel Brake (also known as a Total Stop Brake because both the swivel action and wheel are locked when the brake is applied) Wheel Material: White Nylon The Nylon Wheel has a low tractive resistance making it easier to get moving under load compared with softer rubber tread wheels but may produce more noise when in use. The strength of nylon and because it wont damage concrete floors, makes nylon wheel castors probably the most popular choice and 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 Stock80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSZH080RN1B)
£8.2680mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor with Bl ... Read Moreue Elastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centre and Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 130kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock50mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKATS050TPR)
£8.40This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional swi ... Read Morevel castor comes with a 50mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has a 60x60mm 4 hole Top Plate with slotted fixing bolt holes at 48/39x48/39mm. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg 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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 160kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV125PP)
£8.46125mm top Plate Swivel Castor with a White Polypro ... Read Morepylene wheel. It has 80x60mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 160kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h This is one of our most popular castors and the White Polypropylene wheel is non-marking and won’t damage concrete floors. Because it is a hard tread it has the lowest rolling and swivelling resistance. It is ideal as a new component or a replacement caster for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. -
In Stock80mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel (D1870PJO080P30)
Original price was: £17.47.£8.48Current price is: £8.48. Sale!80mm Swivel Castor with a 12mm Single Bolt Hole Fi ... Read Moretting and a Chrome Plated Finish. Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a plastic centre with a smooth plain bore. The load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Designed for smooth, reliable mobility in a wide range of light-duty applications delivering quiet operation and floor protection. Key Specifications: Castor Overall Height: 107mm Castor Offset: 30mm Wheel Diameter: 80mm Wheel Tread Width: 22mm Wheel Material: Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre on a Grey Polypropylene Centre Tread Hardness: 88 Shore A Load Capacity: 50kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h) Key Features: Grey Non-Marking Tyre Chrome Plated Finish Double Ball Bearing Swivel Head Metal Thread Guards -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV125PPBH)
£8.49125mm White Polypropylene wheel fitted in a 12mm S ... Read Moreingle Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel castor frame). This castor has a 100kg load capacity using manual propulsion at 4 km/h.This castor is fitted with a White Polypropylene wheel that will not mark the floor and is ideal for most general 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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100PN1B)
£8.53100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centr ... Read Moree with a roller bearing fitted into a single bolt hole pressed steel swivel castor bracket. The Swivel Bracket has 12mm single bolt hole. The load capacity of this castor is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)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 Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing, (MSVH100NY2B)
£8.74100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor. This castor has Nylon Wheel with a Single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1321720)
£8.79100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kgThis is a 4 hole plate fitting castor and the bolt holes suit an 8mm bolt as well as being slotted (rather than round) to accommodate 80/76mm x 60x44.5mm. -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1321070)
£8.86125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg -
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125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1321010)
£9.02125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kgThis is a 4 hole plate fitting castor and the bolt holes suit an 8mm bolt as well as being slotted (rather than round) to accommodate 80/76mm x 60x44.5mm. -
Out of Stock - On the Way80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV080RN1B)
£9.0680mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre (65 Shore A) wheel o ... Read Moren a nylon centre 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 Swivel Radius: 90mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on Black Nylon Centre Shore Hardness: 65A 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 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 castors a truly great performer. -
In Stock63mm Swivel Castor, 60kg Capacity | 63mm Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (261RN)
£9.0763mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with 4-hole top ... Read More plate and 76x44.5mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and an overall height of 81mm. The wheel has a Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre with a black Nylon Centre, 25mm Tread Width and a smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 60kg. Elastic Blue Rubber tyres are stronger than standard natural rubber. It has a soft tread and is both gentle on floors and non-marking while absorbing fine vibrations when moving which provides user comfort and limits noise. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV125RMB)
£9.08125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with a Black Rubber ... Read MoreTyre Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 80x60mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 100kg 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.
