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 Spring Loaded Gate Castor with non-marking wheel, 57kg Load Capacity (GCLD100)
Original price was: £13.09.£10.11Current price is: £10.11.Sale!Standard Gate Castor spring loaded for use on unev... Read Moreen surfaces. This gate castor comes with a swivel castor bracket with a 100mm non-marking wheel. It comes pre-drilled with two 10mm fixing holes spaced 60mm apart.Spring loaded gate castors help with opening and closing heavy gates (57kg) and because the spring allows the height to adjust with when it moves, it is suitable for use on uneven surfaces. The gate castor will help support the gate to help prevent it from dragging on the floor and hinge damage- 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
100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100RN1B)
£9.53100mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a nylon... Read More centre with a roller bearing fitted into a pressed steel single bolt hole swivel castor bracket to suit a 12mm bolt. The load capacity of this castor is 150kg 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 and 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. Together with the strong bracket that has a double ball race in the swivel head makes this castors a truly great performer.
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125mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSK125PN1B)
£16.30125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60mm Hole Centres and 157mm Overall Height. Polyurethane Tyre caster wheel with a nylon Centre Wheel and 34mm Tread Width with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg.This castor is made from heavy gauge pressed steel with a 5mm thick Top Plate and 4mm Castor Forks. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. - In Stock
75mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 1000kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-120F)
£67.7775mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with Top Plate Fi... Read Moretting. 1000kg Static and 500kg Dynamic Load Capacity. Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad. Hex Adjuster with M16 Leveller (Spanner not included)This is a multi-functional swivel castor that provides mobility and levelling functions which 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
100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSVH100PN2B)
£9.41100mm 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
50mm Footmaster Castor with Levelling Foot, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (KGDL50ASFNYN)
Original price was: £34.05.£26.43Current price is: £26.43.Sale!This 75mm Medium Duty Levelling Castor with a Blac... Read Morek Nylon wheel (Ball Bearing) and adjustable foot (GDL-50-ASF-NYN). This castor is a swivel castor with a load capacity of 150kg. The aluminium castor frame has a durable ivory coloured powder coating for protection against wear and tear.The overall height of the castor is 73mm and the adjustable foot can extend by up to 10mm to enable precise levelling.The load capacity of this product is 150kg and the recommended maximum total load over 4 castors is 450kg. - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV075RPBH)
£3.66This castor c... Read Moreomes with a 75mm Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame). The load capacity of this castor is 70kg 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. 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
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63mm Swivel Castor, 60kg Capacity | 63mm Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (261RN)
£8.8063mm 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 Stock
63mm Swivel Castor, 122kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (261NY)
£6.2163mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More76x44.5mm Bolt Hole Centres and 81mm Overall Height. White Nylon caster wheel with 22mm Tread Width and Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 122kg - Out of Stock - On the Way
40mm Swivel Castor, 15kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (1002005)
£2.3840mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More38x38mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polypropylene Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 15kg - In Stock
125mm Black Swivel Castor, 220kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125BRN2B)
£17.20125mm 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 Stock
160mm Swivel Castor, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LI160RMBNOTG)
Original price was: £10.58.£9.92Current price is: £9.92.Sale!160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre / Metal Centre Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 135kg - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Wheel, Roller Bearing (LSV100RNB200)
£15.17100mm Elastic Bl... Read Moreue Rubber Tyre Wheel on a black nylon centre fitted into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 80x60mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis popular general purpose castor is fitted with an elastic blue rubber tyre that provides a higher load capacity than a standard grey or black rubber tyred wheel. The wheel is fitted with a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance and rubber tyre is gentle on floors. This castor is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor is low and generally should not exceed 4km/h (walking speed). - In Stock
75mm Footmaster Castor with Levelling Foot, 700kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDL75ASFNYD)
Original price was: £85.44.£51.03Current price is: £51.03.Sale!This 75mm Heavy Duty Levelling Castor with a Black... Read More Nylon wheel (Ball Bearing) and adjustable foot (GDL-75-ASF-NYD). This castor is a swivel castor with a load capacity of 700kg. The aluminium castor frame has a durable ivory coloured powder coating for protection against wear and tear.The overall height of the castor is 110mm and the adjustable foot can extend by up to 18mm to enable precise levelling.The load capacity of this product is 700kg and the recommended maximum total load over 4 castors is 2,100kg.
