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 Stock200mm Fixed Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Cast Iron Wheel, Ball bearing (HKF20020441)
£58.25200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Cast Iron Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 1000kg- In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KFMG100EAB)
£28.04100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth a 4 hole top plate fitting and 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. The castor wheel is a Black Rubber Tyre on an Aluminium Centre with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed).Fixed castors are often referred to as Rigid castors because the bracket or frame has no moving parts.Key Specifications and Features:- Top Plate Size: 140x110mm
- Bolt Hole Centres: Slotted 114x87mm / 97.5x71.5mm
- Fixing Bolt Size: 12mm
- Overall Height: 143mm
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Load Capacity: 300kg (manual propulsion at 4km/h)
- Elastic rubber tyre castor wheels have a higher load capacity and lower rolling resistance (easier to get moving) than normal rubber tyre. They have a high resistance to wear and offer excellent running and operating comfort.
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Fixed Castor (Twin Wheel), 250mm, 2800kg Capacity, Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (K2FT250PC2B)
£451.01250mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fixed Castor, Po... Read Morelyurethane Tyre Wheel, 2800kg Load Rating - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (429PN)
£18.98100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Flexello - Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 80x60 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kg - In Stock
80mm Fixed Castor, 130kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFV080RN1B)
£6.4180mm Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre wheel on a nylon cen... Read Moretre with a roller 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 130kg 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 and is non-marking, gentle on floors and the rubber absorbs vibrations whilst in motion making this a low noise option. The roller bearing lowers the rolling resistance to reduce the effort required to move the castors. Together with the strong bracket makes this castors a truly great performer. - Out of Stock - On the Way
125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (588RNB)
£28.57125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More121x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg - In Stock
200mm Fixed Castor, 1100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TFH200PT15)
£104.12200mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricate... Read Mored Castor) with 105x80/75mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 1100kgThe Bolt Holes of the H series castor are slotted to 120x60mm and 105x80/75mm.- Use 12mm diameter bolts when fitting at 120 x 60mm
- Use 10mm diameter bolts when fitting at 105x80/75mm
- The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel
- The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio
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200mm Fixed Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV200PP)
£17.81200mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a White Polyprop... Read Moreylene wheel. It has 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres, 235mm overall height and the load capacity is 250kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This is one of our most popular castors and the White Polypropylene wheel is non-marking and won’t damage concrete floors. Because it is a hard tread it has the lowest rolling and swivelling resistance. It is ideal as a new component or a replacement caster for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. - Out of Stock - On the Way
125mm Fixed Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (588PN)
£28.84125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More121x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 225kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (TF4100NY14)
£13.97100mm Fixed Castor (REVVO Brand) with a White Nylo... Read Moren Wheel. The top plate measures 145mm x 110mm and the Fixing Bolt Hole Centres are 105x80mm.The castor wheel has a 35mm Tread Width with a Needle Roller Bearing and the Load Capacity is 225kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed).The white nylon wheel is a hard tread which provides the lowest rolling resistance and maximum mobility. Being nylon the wheel is non-marking and will not damage concrete floors. - In Stock
100mm Fixed Castor, 125kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV100PP)
£4.76100mm Top plate Fixed Castor with a White Polyprop... Read Moreylene Wheel. It has 80x60mm bolt hole centres and a load capacity of 125kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This is one of our most popular castors and the White Polypropylene wheel is non-marking and won't damage concrete floors. Because it is a hard tread it has the lowest rolling and swivelling resistance. It is ideal as a new component or a replacement caster for most general purpose domestic or industrial castor where the travel speed of the castor generally does not exceed walking speed. - In Stock
160mm Fixed Castor, 160kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (LFV160RP)
£17.60160mm Top Plate Fixed Castor with a Grey Rubber Ty... Read Morere wheel on a Nylon Center. It as 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and a Load Capacity of 135kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.This 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
125mm Fixed Castor, 400kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (HKF12520241)
£53.09125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Fabricated Steel) wi... Read Moreth 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 400kg - In Stock
100mm Stainless Steel Fixed Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MFS100PNB)
£19.80100mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Stainless Steel Cast... Read Moreor) with 80x60mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
125mm Fixed Castor, 180kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing, 529RTB (529RTB)
£35.94125mm Top Plate Fixed Castor (Pressed Steel) with ... Read More80x60 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 180kg
