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 Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (2HKS15020241)
£208.64150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat ... Read Moreed Castor - Twin Wheel). The Top Plate measures 149x110mm with 105x80mm Fixing Hole Centres. A grease nipple is fitted to the swivel head to enable easy maintenance. The load capacity of this dual wheel castor is 1100kg. The Wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre (92 Shore A) on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The polyurethane tyre is abrasion resistant with a low rolling resistance. The elasticity of the polyurethane allows the wheel absorb some of the rolling vibrations. This provides the user with a smoother and quieter operation yet is gentler on concrete floors compared to hard treads such as Cast Iron. -
In Stock100mm High Temperature Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Phenolic Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS100HT)
£31.37100mm High Temperature Top Plate Swivel Castor (St ... Read Moreainless Steel Castor) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres and 128mm overall height. Black Phenolic caster wheel with 35mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg This castor is rated from -40 Deg. C to +280 Deg. C and is made from AISI304 Stainless Steel with a double ball race in the swivel head. -
In Stock65mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS06565SF)
Original price was: £49.84.£37.57Current price is: £37.57. Sale!65mm Shock absorbing Swivel Castor with Top plate ... Read Moremeasuring 55x55mm and 42x42mm fixing bolt holes centres to suit 6mm fixing bolts. The wheel as a soft (Shore 80A) polyurethane tyre for high elasticity and is fitted with a precision ball bearing. This castor has as load capacity of 50kg. The Top Plate is made from pressed steel and has a double ball race with hardened bearing seats in the swivel head for smooth swivel rotation. The frame is aluminium. The parts have powder coated and zinc plated for protection. The shock absorbing functions means that the overall height can vary by 10mm. The castor's height without load is 115mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 10mm as the load increases providing up t0 10mm of compression for a fine shock absorbing function. -
In Stock125mm Black Swivel Castor, 220kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125BRN2B)
Original price was: £23.26.£11.63Current price is: £11.63. Sale!125mm 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 220kg 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 Stock100mm Black Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV100BRN2B)
Original price was: £17.61.£10.74Current price is: £10.74. Sale!100mm 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 Stock125mm Heavy Duty Swivel Castor, 700kg Capacity | White Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HSV125NY2B)
£31.45125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor with Heav ... Read Morey Gauge Pressed Steel and a load capacity of 700kg. The swivel head has a double ball race with hardened ball race track. The Top Plate measure 105x80mm with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The bolt holes are slotted to 80/75x60/55mm and suits 8mm Bolts. The castor wheel is a white nylon wheel (polyamide) with a 40mm tread width and fitted with two precision ball bearings. The hard wheel is non-marking and has the lowest rolling and swivel resistance. This castor is an excellent all purpose heavy duty castor. It is often used with high load mobile storage and transportation equipment in domestic, mechanical and industrial applications. Download HDV Series Datasheet Here -
In Stock100mm Heavy Duty Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | White Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HSV100NY2B)
£27.88This 100mm heavy-duty swivel castor is designed fo ... Read Morer demanding applications in both industrial and domestic settings. Featuring a top plate made from heavy gauge pressed steel, it offers exceptional durability and strength. The swivel head includes a double ball race with a hardened ball race track, ensuring smooth and reliable movement. Key Features: Load Capacity: Supports up to 500kg, making it ideal for heavy loads. Top Plate Dimensions: Measures 105x80mm, with fixing bolt hole centres at 80x60mm. The slotted bolt holes (80/75×60/55mm) accommodate 8mm bolts for easy installation. Wheel Material: The castor features a white nylon (polyamide) wheel with a 37mm tread width, designed to provide non-marking performance. Precision Bearings: Fitted with two precision ball bearings, this castor offers the lowest rolling and swivel resistance in its class, ensuring effortless movement even under heavy loads. This versatile, all-purpose heavy-duty castor is perfect for use in high load mobile storage, transportation equipment, and other mechanical applications. Whether for industrial or domestic use, this castor delivers reliability and performance. Download HDV Series Datasheet Here -
In Stock75mm Heavy Duty Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | White Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HSV075NY2B)
£25.0375mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor with Heavy ... Read More Gauge Pressed Steel and a load capacity of 300kg. The swivel head has a double ball race with hardened ball race track. The Top Plate measure 105x80mm with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The bolt holes are slotted to 80/75x60/55mm and suits 8mm Bolts. The castor wheel is a white nylon wheel (polyamide) with a 32mm tread width and fitted with two precision ball bearings. The hard wheel is non-marking and has the lowest rolling and swivel resistance. This castor is an excellent all purpose heavy duty castor. It is often used with high load mobile storage and transportation equipment in domestic, mechanical and industrial applications. Download HDV Series Datasheet Here -
In Stock60mm Compact Swivel Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS060PT2BBHBR)
£22.7260mm Low Level swivel with brake castor and 12mm S ... Read Moreingle Bolt Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 80mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 35mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock60mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS060PT2BBH)
£20.6560mm Low Level swivel castor with 12mm Single Bolt ... Read More Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 80mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 35mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock50mm Compact Swivel Brake Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050PT2BBHBR)
£17.4550mm Low Level swivel with brake castor and 12mm S ... Read Moreingle Bolt Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 70mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 33mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock50mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050PT2BBH)
£15.0350mm Low Level swivel castor with 12mm Single Bolt ... Read More Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 70mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 33mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock35mm Compact Braked Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PT2BBHBR)
£12.1435mm Low Level swivel with brake castor with 10mm ... Read MoreSingle Bolt Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 50mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 27mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 100kg -
In Stock35mm Compact Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PT2BBH)
£10.6035mm Low Level swivel castor with 10mm Single Bolt ... Read More Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 50mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 27mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 100kg -
In Stock65mm Compact Twin Wheel Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (2KS065PT2B)
£27.3065mm Low Level twin wheel swivel castor with 105x8 ... Read More0mm Top Plate and 80/76x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 86.5mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 2x22mmTread Width (49mm across both wheels) and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 250kg. The swivel head has a double ball race for excellent swivelling and the polyurethane tyres have a 95 Shore A hardness.
