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 High Temperature Swivel Castor, 125kg Capacity | Phenolic Resin Wheel, Plain Bore (MSX100HTBH)
£18.31100mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Stee... Read Morel) with High Temperature Phenolic Wheel (Plain Bore) - Rated to +280 degrees C. Load capacity = 125kg- Out of Stock - On the Way
42mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Stem Fitting, 60kg Capacity | 42mm Nylon Wheel (KGD-40S)
Original price was: £21.82.£19.32Current price is: £19.32.Sale!42mm Foot Master Levelling Castor with an M8 x 15m... Read Morem Threaded stem finished in an ivory coloured powder coating. The swivel head's plate is also powder coated for added protection. The wheel is made from premium quality black Nylon with a 20mm Tread width and the Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad has a rubber vibration damping pad. This foot pad has a Nylon Hand-wheel operationThis product's load capacity has increased to 60kg Static Load and 30kg 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 Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK200NY2B)
£36.34200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 500kg. - In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 605kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (855NYB)
£93.09200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Heavy Duty Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 140X105mm Hole Centres. This castor has a White Nylon Wheel with a Needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 605kg - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (2HKS15020241)
£202.56150mm 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 Stock
125mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 440kg Capacity | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GASD125ASFHUD)
Original price was: £700.30.£270.65Current price is: £270.65.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read MoreAutomated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor with 125m diameter wheels has a shock absorbing function and a bracket made from strong Forged steel that is zinc plated. There is double thrust bearing in the swivel head to achieve a high load capacity and maintain castor performance and durability.The role of the spring in an AGV castor is different to that of a standard shock absorbing castor. In a standard shock absorbing castor, the spring absorbs shock and noise whereas, it's role in a AGV castor is primarily to keep the wheels in contact with the floor.When determining the overall height requirement of a shock absorbing AVG, it should be designed based on the spring cushion being fully compressed.The shock absorbing pad made from a special rubber compound absorbs minor shocks and vibrations to protect the AGV unit. There is a 10mm range of compression which helps prevent the castors from losing contact with the floor which may be caused by small floor imperfections. An AGV's castor leaving the floor when changing directions is often the cause of the AGV becoming unbalanced and coming to a stop by straying off its designated path.The Top Plate is 145mm x 145mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 120mm x 120mm, each with a 11mm hole diameterThis castor frame has two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre each containing ball bearings, Having a twin wheel castor is great for reducing the effort required to swivel the castor and most efficient by reducing the amount of room the castor needs to turn the AGV Cart.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
63mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, 500kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel (KGDR-80S)
£68.4463mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with M12 x 18m... Read Morem Threaded Stem Fitting. 500kg Static and 250kg Dynamic Load Capacity Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad With Vibration Damping Rubber Pad. Nylon Handwheel with Retractable Ratchet.
The Footmaster 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.
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 load capacity of the Footmaster Castor when being moved and positioned is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity.
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150mm Swivel Castor, 520kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (655NYB)
£85.36150mm Flexello Top Plate Swivel Castor. The 4 h... Read Moreole top plate measures 162mm x 140mm with 140mm x 105mm Bolt Hole Centres. to suit a 10mm Fixing Bolt. The Castor Wheel is solid Nylon with needle roller bearing. Load Capacity = 520kg.
The 55 series castor is made from heavy duty pressed steel with a bright zinc finish and roller ball bearing in the swivel head.
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125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH125NY1B)
£9.43125mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor (Press... Read Moreed Steel). Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor with Brake, 700kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HBT150PC2B)
£116.48150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with Total Stop Brak... Read Moree (Locking both the swivel head and the wheel). This fabricated castor is coated in Black paint and the top plate has 120x60mm or 105x80mm Slotted Hole Centres. The wheel has a Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings and the load capacity is 700kg at 4km/h (walking speed) using manual propulsion - Out of Stock - On the Way
150mm Swivel Castor, 2200kg Capacity | Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (GXT150ASFMCD)
Original price was: £422.64.£265.43Current price is: £265.43.Sale!150mm 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 incorporate the European and UK standard 140x105mm bolt holes. The load capacity of this castor is 2200kg 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
50mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor (BH), 50kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKABS050TPR)
£7.59This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional cas... Read Moretor comes with a 50mm 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 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThe 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 Stock
80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV080RN2B)
£8.9880mm 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.</p> - In Stock
160mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS160NYBH)
£46.61160mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas... Read Moretor) with 16mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
150mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS150PNB)
£39.23150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas... Read Moretor) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg
