Fixed Castors
Fixed Castors are sometimes referred to as rigid castors. This is because Fixed castors are indeed Rigid and can only perform straight line movements. The bracket is formed from a single sheet of steel or stainless steel pressed into the desired shape. Alternatively, fabricated castors are made from forged steel, the yokes (or side plates...) are welded to the top plate.In both cases, fixed castors do not have any moving parts. The wheel sits directly under the top plate so that the castor offset is zero. Conversely, swivel castors have the centre of the wheel offset from the centre of the top plate (where the swivel axis is). The longer the offset the more easily the castor can self-align to the direction of force. That is, direction you want to castor to go. See here for swivel castors.
Fixed castors are generally used either in perfectly straight aisles where you want your trolley to only move forwards and backwards. It is more common that Rigid Castors are used in in conjunction with swivel or lockable swivel castors. They provide stability to your trolleys movement when travelling in a straight line and steering when rounding curves or corners.
Using Fixed Castors
A combination of Fixed and Swivelling castors is the most common configuration (two fixed and two swivel). With this configuration turning on the spot is quite hard. If you need to do this maybe all swivel castors is what you need. The addition of a directional locks can turn some castors into fixed castors and back again. Call us on 0121 772 1010 to learn more.
A word of caution. If you are using a six castor configuration, the two central castors should be Rigid Castors and at least one size bigger than those at the front and at the back. Furthermore, the two central castors must be able to hold at least half the total weight so they are strong enough to enable the platform to pivot on them. For more information about recommended load capacities, please click here. Read More
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In Stock50mm Fixed Castor, 40kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1350260)
£1.6950mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel Bracket... Read More). The bracket has 69mm x 44mm Top Top plate with 54x25mm Bolt Hole Centres and the overall height of the is 64mm. The wheel is made from White Nylon Castor and has a Smooth Plain Bore with a19mm Tread With. The Load Capacity is 40kg using manual propulsion.- In Stock
50mm Furniture Fixed Castor, 20kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KF050RPSM)
Original price was: £6.11.£4.28Current price is: £4.28.Sale!50mm castor wheel with grey rubber tyre wheel fitt... Read Moreed into an L-Shaped Side Mounting Plate. Low level furniture castor with 14mm floor clearance and a 58mm x 57mm Side mounting L-Shaped plate with 35x35mm bolt hole centres. This castor has a 20kg Load Capacity. - In Stock
100mm Heavy Duty Gate Castor, 75kg Spring Loaded | Fixed Castor with Rubber Tyre Wheel (GCOPENHD100RU)
Original price was: £54.09.£35.16Current price is: £35.16.Sale!Spring Loaded Heavy Duty Gate Castor with a robust... Read More 1 inch (25.4mm) square central steel stem - Zinc Galvanised for outside use.This gate castor has an overall height of 365mm and the fixing plate is pre-drilled with two 8mm fixing holes spaced 85mm apart. It moves on a fixed castor bracket fitted with a 100mm Rubber Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 38mm Tread Width running on two ball bearingsView 2D drawing for product dimensions by clicking on the thumbnail image above (below the main product image)This heavy duty gate castor is spring loaded to help with opening and closing a heavy gate and is suitable for use on uneven surfaces. The gate castor will help support the gate to help prevent hinge damage. The spring begins compression with a 20kg load and is fully compressed with 100kg's of force. - In Stock
50mm Fixed Castor, 27kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (988RN)
£3.9850mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 5... Read More4x25mm Bolt Hole Centres and 64mm Overall Height. Blue Rubber Tyre on a Black Nylon Centre caster wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 27kg.The blue rubber tyre wheel has a soft tread and is both gentle on floors and non-marking. It also absorbs fine vibrations whilst moving which provides user comfort and limits noise. - In Stock
50mm Furniture Fixed Castor, 20kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KF050RPLL)
Original price was: £6.11.£4.58Current price is: £4.58.Sale!50mm Fixed Castor housing with grey rubber tyre wh... Read Moreeel. The L-Shaped side mounting plate has 35x35mm bolt hole centres and the side plate measures 58mm x 57mm. This Low level furniture castor has a 14mm floor clearance and a 20kg Load Capacity. - In Stock
75mm Fixed Castor, 90kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (388RN)
£5.1875mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 8... Read More3x35 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 90kg - In Stock
75mm Fixed Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV075RP)
£3.2875mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Grey Rubber Tyr... Read Moree Wheel on a Nylon centre. The Bolt Hole Centres are 55x42mm and the load capacity is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This popular general, light duty general purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that is non-marking and gentle on floors. This castor is ideal for most domestic or industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy swivel castor in needed. - In Stock
100mm Heavy Duty Fixed Castor, 500kg Capacity | White Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (HFV100NY2B)
£16.46100mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor with Heavy... Read More Gauge Pressed Steel and a load capacity of 500kg. The swivel head has a double ball race with hardened ball race track.- The Top Plate measure 100x88mm with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. The bolt holes are slotted to 80/75x60/55mm and suits 8mm Bolts.
- The castor wheel is a white nylon wheel (polyamide) with a 37mm tread width and fitted with two precision ball bearings. The hard wheel is non-marking and has the lowest rolling and swivel resistance.
- This castor is an excellent all purpose heavy duty castor. It is often used with high load mobile storage and transportation equipment in domestic, mechanical and industrial applications.
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75mm Fixed Castor, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATF075TPR)
£2.92Keystone Appa... Read Moreratus / Institutional Castor with 75mm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Fixed Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 48/38x48/38mm. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h
Running on a quality ball bearing to offer excellent rolling performance, this popular apparatus castor is a great choice for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications such as trolley and garment rails, medical devices and hospitality equipment. Fitted with a grey thermoplastic wheel on a polypropylene centre this wheel is non-marking and gentle on floors.The wheel has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress
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75mm Fixed Castor, 50kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LFV075RMB)
£3.5275mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Black Rubber Ty... Read Morere Wheel on a Pressed Steel centre complete with Thread Guards. It has 55x42mm bolt hole centres and the load capacity of this castor is 50kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Black Rubber Tyre Wheel that is gentle on floors. The wheel has a roller bearing that offers low rolling resistance to reduce the effort needed to push the castor. This castor is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor is low and generally should not exceed 4km/h (walking speed). - In Stock
50mm Compact Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | 50mm Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KF050NYBJ200)
£11.1350mm Low Level Fixed Castor (Black Painted Frame) ... Read Morewith 71x55mm Top Plate and 53x36mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres.This High Load small and compact Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 71mm and a Black Nylon Wheel with a 24mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 200kg - In Stock
50mm Fixed Castor, 54kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (988NY)
£2.9150mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with 5... Read More4x25mm Bolt Hole Centres. White Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 54kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (MFV100RN2B)
£8.90100mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a nylon centr... Read Moree wheel with a ball bearing fitted into a pressed steel Fixed castor bracket. The Fixed Bracket has a 4 hole top plate with 80x60mm bolt hole spacing. The load capacity of this castor is 160kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)
The Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre offers a higher load capacity than standard grey or black rubber tyres. It is also non-marking, gentle on floors and the rubber 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 makes this castors a great performer and one of our most popular products.</p>
This castor is often used on flight cases as well as in many medical, industrial and domestic applications.<br></p>
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100mm Fixed Castor, 70kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV100RP)
£5.07100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Grey Rubber Ty... Read Morere Wheel on a Nylon Centre. It has 80x60mm fixing bolt hole centres and the load capacity is 70kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis popular general purpose castor is fitted with a Grey rubber tyre that is both non-marking and gentle on floors. The wheel has a roller bearing that lower the rolling resistance. It makes a great new component to make your equipment mobile or as a replacement castor. It is ideal for most general purpose domestic or industrial applications such as a trolley, dolly or furniture where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. - In Stock
75mm Fixed Castor, 170kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (388NY)
£4.7675mm Pressed Steel Fixed Castor (Flexello Brand). ... Read MoreThe top plate measures 102x64mm and is drilled with 4 fixing holes with 83x35mm Bolt Hole Centres. The castor houses a white Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 170kg.The Nylon castor wheel is a hard tread made from quality nylon. It will not damage or mark concrete floors and is not susceptible to picking up floor debris and swarf. Nylon is a popular wheel choice because it is light weight and has a high load capacity relative to other wheel materials of the same size. It is not affected by water and is insensitive to many chemicals apart from acids.
