GDS Shock Absorbing Castors
Shock absorbing castors by Footmaster from Keystone Castors. The GDS Series uses a special rubber spring which absorbs vibrations.We are proud to offer the world's first shock absorbing castor with a total stop brake. A total stop brake is also called a swivel and wheel brake, and both the swivel action an...d wheel are locked when the brake is applied.
Shock Absorbing Castors: The Ultimate Solution for Smooth, Safe, and Quiet Mobility
These castors are specially designed to reduce the impact and vibrations that occur when moving equipment, carts, or furniture over uneven surfaces. They feature built-in shock absorption systems, typically involving springs or rubber components. This helps minimize jolts and bumps, providing smoother movement and protecting both the load and the surface.
Why Choose Shock Absorbing Castors?
- Enhanced Mobility on Uneven Surfaces: Whether you’re navigating rough warehouse floors, outdoor terrains, or tiled surfaces, shock absorbing castors ensure your equipment rolls smoothly. The built-in shock absorption helps to cushion the impact, making it easier to move heavy loads without exerting extra force.
- Protection of Sensitive Equipment: For industries that rely on delicate or sensitive equipment, like medical devices, electronics, or precision instruments, shock absorbing castors are essential. They minimize vibrations and shocks that could potentially damage the equipment, ensuring it remains in optimal condition.
- Increased Safety: Reducing the risk of tipping or losing control of carts and trolleys is crucial in any environment. Shock absorbing castors provide better stability, especially when moving heavy or top-heavy loads, reducing the chances of accidents and injuries.
- Noise Reduction: In environments where noise control is important, such as hospitals, libraries, or offices, shock absorbing castors play a key role. They significantly reduce the noise generated when moving carts or equipment, contributing to a quieter, more peaceful environment.
- Extended Equipment Lifespan: By absorbing shocks and reducing vibrations, these castors also help extend the life of both the castors themselves and the equipment they are mounted on. This means fewer replacements and lower maintenance costs over time.
Applications of Shock Absorbing Castors
- Healthcare: Ideal for hospital beds, medical carts, and equipment that needs to move quietly and smoothly without disturbing patients.
- Industrial: Used in manufacturing plants and warehouses where heavy machinery or products are transported over rough surfaces.
- Retail: Perfect for shopping carts and display units that need to move seamlessly without damaging the floor or merchandise.
- Office and Commercial: Suitable for office chairs, computer carts, and other mobile furniture that requires smooth and silent mobility.
Choosing the Right One
When making your selection, consider the load capacity, wheel material, and mounting options. It’s essential to choose castors that can handle the weight of your equipment while providing the level of shock absorption needed for your specific environment.
These castors are an investment in safety, efficiency, and durability. By reducing vibrations, protecting sensitive equipment, and enhancing mobility, they offer a reliable solution for a wide range of applications. Whether in industrial, healthcare, or commercial settings, these castors ensure smoother, quieter, and safer transportation of goods and equipment. Read More
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100mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS10075RF)
£77.60... Read More-variant-east-asian: normal; font-size: 14px;">100mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor with 78mm x 78mm 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.
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100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GDS100B75SF)
£86.56... Read Moreriant-east-asian: normal; font-size: 14px;">100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor with Brake, Polurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre c/w precision ball bearings, Load Capacity = 100kg. Overall height without load = 160mm. Overall height reduces incrementally by up to 20mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve) and fully compressed with a load of 75kg. - In Stock
100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS10075SF)
£82.93... Read More-variant-east-asian: normal; font-size: 14px;">100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor with 78mm x 78mm 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.
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130mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 350kg Capacity | 130mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS13075RF)
£134.61130mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor (GDS130ARFHUD),... Read More Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre, Load Capacity = 350kg. Overall height without load = 200mm. Overall height reduces incrementally up to 30mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS130 Compression Curve) and is fully compressed with a load of 120kg. - In Stock
130mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 350kg Capacity | 130mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS130B75SF)
£143.21130mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor with Brake (GD... Read MoreS130BSFHUD), Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre, Load Capacity = 350kg. Overall height without load = 200mm. Overall height reduces incrementally up to 30mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS130 Compression Curve) and is fully compressed with a load of 120kg. - In Stock
130mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 350kg Capacity | 130mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDS13075SF)
£138.34130mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor (GDS130ASFHUD)... Read More, Polyurethane tyre on Aluminium Centre, Load Capacity = 350kg. Overall height without load = 200mm. Overall height reduces incrementally up to 30mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS130 Compression Curve) and is fully compressed with a load of 120kg. - In Stock
150mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor With Brake, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150BRFMUD)
£64.23150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) fixed ... Read Morecastor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kg
For the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is between 11 and 12mm.
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150mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150ARFMUD)
£68.60150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) fixed ... Read Morecastor and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kg
For the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is between 11 and 12mm.
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150mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150BSFMUD)
£78.05150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) Swivel... Read More castor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kg
For the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is between 11 and 12mm.
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150mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 360kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP150ASFMUD)
£66.95150mm Shock absorbing (14mm Compression) Swivel... Read More castor and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 360kg
For the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is between 11 and 12mm.
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200mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor With Brake, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200BRFMUD)
£72.68200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) fixed ... Read Morecastor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kg
For the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment.
For a typical example, with a trolley or machinery using 4 of these castors please divide the total weight by 3. If the total weight being carried is 500kg then the relevant reading for the compression of the rubber pad on the chart's 'Y' axis is given at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) along the 'X' axis, which is just over 10mm.
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200mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GSST200WRF)
Original price was: £517.69.£207.08Current price is: £207.08. Sale!200mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor with 30mm compr... Read Moreession. 160x120mm Top Plate with 140/110x105/80mm slotted bolt holes. Polyurethane Tyre on an Aluminium Centre Wheel fitted with Ball Bearings.Power Towable:- Max Load at 10km/h = 500kg
- Max Load at 20km/h = 400kg
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200mm Shock Absorbing Fixed Castor, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200ARFMUD)
£65.33200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) fixed ... Read Morecastor and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kg
For the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg which is just over 10mm.
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200mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor With Brake, 450kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDSP200BSFMUD)
£84.87200mm Shock absorbing (15mm Compression) Swivel... Read More castor with Brake and Polyurethane Tyred Aluminium Wheel. Load Capacity = 450kg
For the compression performance, please see the image for the curve by clicking on the thumbnail image above. To use this curve, please calculate the weight being carried by this castor and divide that by the one less than the number of castors on your equipment, So if you have a trolley using 4 of these castors and the total weight being carried is 500kg, then the compression of the rubber pad is the reading given on the y axis at 167kg (500kg / 3 = 167kg) which is just over 10mm.
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200mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (GSST200WSF)
Original price was: £563.64.£225.06Current price is: £225.06. Sale!200mm Shock absorbing Swivel Castor with 30mm comp... Read Moreression. 160x120mm Top Plate with 140/110x105/80mm slotted bolt holes. Polyurethane Tyre with an Aluminium Centre Wheel fitted with Ball Bearing.Power Towable:- Max Load at 10km/h = 500kg
- Max Load at 20km/h = 400kg