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 Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KSCR10020241)
£37.18100mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Trea... Read Mored Polyurethane Tyred Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg- In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (422NYB)
£20.87This heavy-duty 100mm Flexello swivel castor is de... Read Moresigned for smooth, reliable movement under demanding conditions. With a strong pressed-steel frame and a high-load nylon wheel, it offers excellent durability for industrial and commercial use.Key Specifications:- Load Capacity: 250kg (manual propulsion up to 4km/h)
- Top Plate Size: 100mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 80 × 60mm
- Overall Height: 128mm
- Wheel Material: White nylon – impact-resistant and low-maintenance
- Bearing Type: Roller bearing for smooth, effortless rolling
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100mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSK100PC2B)
£54.89100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed... Read More Steel) with an Orange Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Dual Ball Bearings. The Load Capacity is 300kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)Key Specifications:- Top Plate Dimensions: 105x85mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 80x60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit M8 Fixing Bolts)
- Overall Height: 130mm
- Offset: 45mm
- Swivel Radius: 95mm
- Wheel Material: Orange Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre
- Tyre Hardness: 95 Shore A
- Wheel Tread Width: 40mm
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearings
- Heavy Gauge Steel: 5mm Top Plate / 4mm Bracket
- High Load Capacity Wheel
- Quiet Operation
- Gentle on Floors
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75mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Plain Bore (SKATS075TPR)
£8.94This Stainless Steel apparatus / institutional cas... Read Moretor comes with a 75mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a polypropylene centre with a smooth plain bore. The swivel bracket has a 60x60mm 4 hole Top Plate with slotted fixing bolt holes at 48/39x48/39mm. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg 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
125mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (561PNB)
£36.25125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 140x105 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
60mm Swivel Castor, 40kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel (LSM060RP)
Original price was: £5.80.£5.44Current price is: £5.44.Sale!60mm Pressed Steel Swivel Castor with a 60mm x 60m... Read Morem Top Plate, 40mm x 40mm Slotted Bolt Hole Centres (suits 6mm fixing bolts) and 83mm overall height. The wheel is a Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel on a Polypropylene Centre with a smooth plain bore. Load Capacity = 40kg - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (XS075RP)
Original price was: £3.49.£1.39Current price is: £1.39.Sale!75mm Swivel Castor with a Grey Rubber Tyre Wheel o... Read Moren a Black Nylon. 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
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50mm Black Footmaster Levelling Castor, Stem Fitting, 280kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel (KGD-60SBLACK)
£32.56M12 x 18mm Threaded Stem Levelling Castor with a 5... Read More0mm Black Nylon wheel and Black Powder Coating Finish (GD-60-S-NYN-BLK)Enhance your equipment's mobility and stability with our M12 x 18mm Threaded Stem Levelling Castor. This high-performance castor features a durable 50mm black Nylon wheel with a 25mm tread width and a robust Die Cast Aluminium foot pad. The foot pad is equipped with a vibration-damping rubber pad and a convenient Nylon hand-wheel for easy operation.Key Features:- Load Capacity: 280kg Static Load, 140kg Dynamic Load
- Versatile Functionality: Provides mobility, levelling, and anti-vibration functions
- Durable Construction: Black powder coating finish for long-lasting use
- Precise Levelling: Jacking castor design for smooth lifting and lowering
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160mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSVH160NY1B)
£17.69160mm Single Bolt Hole (12mm) Swivel Castor (Press... Read Moreed Steel) and Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg - In Stock
50mm Footmaster Castor with Levelling Foot, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (KGDH50ASFNYN)
Original price was: £35.45.£27.35Current price is: £27.35.Sale!This 50mm Swivel Castor has Black Nylon wheel (pla... Read Morein bore) with an extra long adjustable foot (GDH-50-ASF-NYN). The aluminium castor frame has a durable ivory coloured powder coating for protection against wear and tear.The Threaded section of the Adjustable Foot extends a maximum of 56mm above the top of the top plate (64mm including the hex head). The Hex Head can be operated by a drill for quick operation.The overall height of the castor is 73mm and the adjustable foot can extend by up to 35mm 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
80mm Swivel Castor, 130kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV080PN1B)
£7.9780mm Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel... Read More with a roller 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)Key Specifications:- Top Plate Size: 105x80mm
- Bolt Hole Centre: 80/77x60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (to suit 8mm fixing bolts)
- Overall Height: 105mm
- Castor Offset: 40mm
- Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
- Wheel Material: Red Polyurethane Tyre on Grey Nylon Centre
- Shore Hardness: 95A
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50mm Compact Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | 50mm Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050NYBJ200)
£9.1250mm 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/hKey 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
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125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MSV125PN2B)
£16.84Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) - 125mm... Read Moreong> Polyurethane Tyre with Nylon Centre Wheel (200kg Load Capacity)Engineered for durability and smooth performance, this Swivel Castor is built with a pressed steel frame and a red polyurethane tyre bonded to a white nylon centre. Designed to deliver exceptional manoeuvrability and low rolling resistance, it’s perfect for industrial trolleys, carts, and medium-duty applications.The swivel head features a double ball bearing race for effortless rotation and precise handling, while integral nylon thread guards protects the bearing from debris—ensuring long-lasting, reliable performance and smooth rolling.Key Features- Excellent Mobility: Double ball bearing race provides smooth 360° swivel action.
- Durable Construction: Pressed steel housing with high-quality polyurethane wheel.
- Low Rolling Resistance: Polyurethane-on-nylon wheel with a single ball bearing ensures quiet, efficient movement.
- Long Service Life: Thread guards prevent dirt ingress for extended bearing performance.
- High Load Capacity: Rated to support up to 200kg per castor.
- Top Plate Dimensions: 105×80mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: 80/77×60mm
- Bolt Hole Size: 9mm (fits 8mm fixing bolt)
- Overall Height: 155mm
- Castor Offset: 40mm
- Wheel Diameter: 125mm
- Wheel Tread Width: 35mm
- Wheel Material: Polyurethane (92 Shore A) on Nylon Centre
- Bearing Type: Single Ball Bearing
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100mm Swivel Castor | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 180kg Capacity (MSZ100PN1B)
£12.82100mm Red Polyurethane Tyre Wheel on a Nylon Centr... Read Moree with a roller 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 180kg 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: 34mm
- Bearing Type: Roller Bearing
- Tyre Hardness: Shore A 92
- Key Features:
- High Load Capacity
- Low Rolling Resistance
- High Wear Resistance
- Reduce Vibration
- Low noise Operation
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150mm Swivel Castor, 520kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (655NY)
£68.63150mm 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 smooth plain bore. 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.
