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 Stock75mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 1000kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-120F)
£69.8175mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with Top Plate Fi ... Read Moretting (GD-120-F-NYN). 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 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 Stock60mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | 60mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS060PT2B)
£20.8760mm Low Level swivel castor with 105x80mm Top Pla ... Read Morete and 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. 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 Stock100mm Spring Loaded Gate Castor with non-marking wheel, 57kg Load Capacity (GCLD100)
£14.75Standard 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 Stock75mm Footmaster Castor with Levelling Foot, 700kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDL75ASFNYD)
Original price was: £85.02.£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. -
In Stock80mm Black Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K07PS080RN2B)
Original price was: £15.05.£9.79Current price is: £9.79. Sale!80mm All Black Swivel Castor with Black Elastic Ru ... Read Morebber 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 powder coating offers better castor protection against the elements than a standard Zinc Plated Castor. View catalogue page here The Swivel Brake Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80/76x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 130kg 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 (68 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. -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 225kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (TS4100NY04)
£20.80100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 225kg -
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 (10mm Bolt Hole), 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (MSZH100RN1B10)
Original price was: £12.13.£7.55Current price is: £7.55. Sale!100mm Single Bolt Hole (10mm) Swivel Castor with a ... Read More Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre (Shore A 68) on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specification: Bolt Hole Size: 10.5mm (to suit M10 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 125mm Offset: 36mm Swivel Radius: 86mm Tread width: 36mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Tyre Hardness: Shore A 68 Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation -
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 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. -
In Stock75mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (XS075RP)
Original price was: £3.59.£1.39Current price is: £1.39. Sale!75mm Swivel Castor with a Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel o ... Read Moren a Black Nylon Centre. The 75x60mm Top Plate has 55x42mm bolt hole centres and the load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specifications: Top Plate Dimensions: 75x60mm Bolt Hole Centres: 55x42mm Bolt Hole Size: 11x9mm (suits 8mm Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 95mm Castor Offset: 32mm Wheel Type: Grey Rubber Tyre / Black Polypropylene Centre Wheel Tread Width: 25mm Bearing Type: Smooth Plain Bore Load Rating: 50kg Features: Robust castor that can be used in a wide variety of industrial and domestic applications. The grey non-marking tyre is gently on floors and offers user comfort as it has vibration absorbing properties. -
In Stock63mm Swivel Castor, 122kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (261NY)
£6.4063mm 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 -
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 Stock63mm Footmaster Levelling Castor, 500kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel (KGDR-80F)
£67.0363mm Footmaster Levelling Castor with Top Plate Fi ... Read Moretting. 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 levelled is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity.
