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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125NY2B)
£14.14125mm White Nylon Wheel with a ball bearing fitted ... Read More 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 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 castor a great choice for the widest range of industrial and domestic applications. -
In Stock80mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 700kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KS080NYBJ700)
Original price was: £41.40.£22.68Current price is: £22.68. Sale!80mm Low Level Swivel Castor fitted with an extra ... Read Moreheavy duty Cast Nylon Wheel running on Ball Bearings. The 4 hole Top Plate has 80x60mm Bolt Hole centres and the load capacity of this castor is 700kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) This castor is ideal for heavy duty applications where there is a height restriction and the White Nylon Wheel is non-marking and won't damage concrete floors. Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 100x85mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/75mm x60/45mm Overall Height: 120mm Wheel Material: Cast White Nylon Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Load Capacity: 700kg(~4km/h - walking speed) -
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. -
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 Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (461PNB)
£24.53100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Series) ... Read More with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kgThe Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors that is suitable for most industrial castor uses. This range has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm. -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321088)
£14.76125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kgThis product has been discontinued. The closest alternative is our 1321768 which is the same bracket and wheel but with a roller bearing rather than a ball bearing. -
In Stock50mm Compact Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | 50mm Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050NYBJ200)
£9.4050mm Low Level swivel castor (Black Painted Frame) ... Read More. This High Load small and compact Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 71mm and a Black Nylon Wheel with Ball bearings. The Load Capacity is 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h Key Specifications: Top Plate Size: 71x55mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres: 53x36mm Fixing Bolt Hole size: 6mm Overall Height: 71mm Swivel Radius: 55mm Wheel Material: Black Nylon Bearing Type: Ball Bearings Tread width: 24mm Load Capacity: 200kg -
In Stock200mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS200NY)
£46.02200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas ... Read Moretor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg -
Out of Stock - On the Way250mm Swivel Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS250NYB1100)
£154.12250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Industrial Castor) ... Read Morewith 160x120 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kg -
In Stock82mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 650kg Capacity | 82mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS8270PTB)
£115.8882mm Low Level Top Plate Swivel Castor (Low Level ... Read MoreCastor) with 140x105 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 650kg -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSZ160RN2B)
£34.42160mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with 105x80mm ... Read MoreFixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre (Shore 68 A) on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with ball bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheels have a high load capacity and exceptional wear resistance. The elastic rubber allows for user comfort by reducing vibration, noise and rolling resistance. -
In Stock150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (622SUB)
£66.14150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg -
In Stock100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS10075SF)
£88.42100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor with 78mm x 78 ... Read Moremm 4-hole Top Plate with 58mm x 58mm Bolt Hole spacings each fixing hole drilled to 7mm, The Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre is fitted with precision ball bearings, This caster has a load capacity of 100kg. The shock absorbing function of this castor means that the overall height can vary by 20mm. The casters height without load is 160mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 20mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve) and fully compressed with a load of 75kg. Furthermore, the castor's offset will also vary from 45mm (at its full height of 160mm) to 53mm as the load increases. -
In Stock50mm Swivel Castor, 40kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1350000)
£2.3050mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More54x25mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 40kg -
In Stock75mm Black Low Level High Load Swivel Castor, 540kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (BMCS75E)
Original price was: £31.71.£21.56Current price is: £21.56. Sale!This High Load / Low Level Swivel Castor is made t ... Read Moreo take a heavy load with a low overall height of 104mm. It has a 4 hole top plate measuring 105x79.5mm with 85.4x60.35mm bolt hole centres and the swivel head is fitted with a grease nipple. To enable the castor to operate under heavy loads of up to 540kg each castor (1,620kg total load capacity with 4 castors fitted), the swivel head has a heavy duty double ball bearing race. The caster wheel is heavy duty nylon with a 46mm tread width and needle roller bearing to reduce the rolling resistance and is an ideal castor for heavy duty applications, such as business machines, where there is an height restriction. The black nylon castor wheel will not damage concrete floors.
