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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Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Black Swivel Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K07HS100RN2B)
Original price was: £16.50.£10.73Current price is: £10.73. Sale!100mm All Black Single Bolt Hole swivel castor wit ... Read Moreh Black Elastic Rubber 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 Key Specifications: Bracket Material: Black Powder Coated Pressed Steel Fixing Type: 13mm Single Bolt (Suits 12mm Bolt) Overall Height: 125mm Load Capacity: 180kg (using manual propulsion at 4km/h - walking speed) Wheel Material: Black Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Wheel Bearing Type: Ball Bearing Tread Width: 36mm Castor Offset: 36mm Swivel Radius: 128mm 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 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 -
Out of Stock - On the Way125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321108)
£10.84125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSK100NY)
£10.86100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kg -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (1321028)
£10.90125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More 80x60 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. 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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV125NY1B)
£10.91125mm White Nylon Wheel with a roller bearing fitt ... Read Moreed 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 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 makes this castor a great choice for the widest range of industrial and domestic applications. -
In Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH125PN1B)
£11.19125mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with a 12mm Si ... Read Morengle Bolt Hole and a Red Polyurethane Tyred on a White Nylon Centred Wheel with a Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed). -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (HSPC10022122)
Original price was: £23.05.£11.19Current price is: £11.19. Sale!100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor (Flexello Brand). This Wheel has an Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specification: Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit 12mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 125mm Offset: 40mm Tread width: 32mm Wheel Material: Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Tyre Hardness: 94 Shore A Bearing Type: Ball Bearings -
In Stock80mm Swivel Castor Threaded Stem, 90kg Capacity | Blue Rubber Tyre wheel, Plain Bore (K361RNST)
£11.2080mm Stem Fitting Swivel Castor with M12x25mm Thre ... Read Moreaded Stem. Blue Rubber Tyre Wheel with a Nylon Centre and Plain Bore. The Load Capacity of this castor is 90kg at 4km/h using manual propulsion. This castor has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating. Key Specifications: Threaded Stem Size: M12x25mm Overall Height: 95mm Wheel Material: Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre Swivel Radius: 64.5mm Please note: this item has been discontinued. Remaining stock is limited, and once sold out, it will not be restocked. As an alternative, we recommend the 75mm Stem Fitting Swivel Castor, which can be found here -
In Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LI160RMBNOTG)
Original price was: £28.94.£11.24Current price is: £11.24. Sale!160mm Swivel Castor (Top Plate - Pressed Steel) wi ... Read Moreth 105x75/80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres to suit 10mm Bolts. This castor comes with a Black Rubber Tyre (82 Shore A) on a Silver Pressed Steel Metal Centre Wheel with a Roller Bearing. The load capacity is 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. -
Out of Stock - On the Way100mm Swivel Castor, 70kg Capacity | Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSZ100RMBGREY)
£11.25100mm Grey Rubber Tyre on a Pressed Steel Centre w ... Read Moreith a roller bearing fitted into a robust pressed steel swivel castor bracket. The wheel is a Non-Marking Wheel and the Swivel Bracket has a 4 hole top plate measuring 105x80mm with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed) Key Specification: Top Plate Size: 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres: 80/76X60mm Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts) Overall Height: 125mm Offset: 36mm Swivel Radius: 86mm Tread width: 30mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Wheel Material: Grey Non-Marking Rubber / Pressed Steel Metal Centre Tyre Hardness: Shore A 85 Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation -
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 Stock35mm Compact Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | 35mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS035PT2B)
£11.7135mm Low Level swivel castor with 60x60mm Top Plat ... Read Moree and 48/38x48/38mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 52.5mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 27mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 100kg -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (HSRN10022122)
Original price was: £17.80.£12.10Current price is: £12.10. Sale!100mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Pressed Steel Swivel ... Read More Castor (Flexello Brand). This Wheel has an Blue Elastic Blue Rubber Tyred Wheel on a Nylon Centred with a Single Ball Bearing. The Load Capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h. Key Specification: Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit 12mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 125mm Offset: 40mm Tread width: 35mm Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing Tyre Hardness: Shore A 65 Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation -
In Stock100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH100RN1B)
£12.13100mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a nylon ce ... Read Morentre 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) Key Specification: Bolt Hole Size: 13mm (to suit 12mm Fixing Bolt) Overall Height: 127mm Offset: 40mm Swivel Radius: 90mm Tread width: 35mm Bearing Type: Roller Bearing Tyre Hardness: Shore A 65 Key Features: High Load Capacity Low Rolling Resistance Non-Marking & Gentle on Floors Reduce Vibration Low noise Operation
