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 Stock160mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSV160PP)
£14.81160mm Top Plate swivel Castor with a White Polypro... Read Morepylene wheel. It has 105x80mm fixing bolt hole centres and the load capacity is 200kg 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
100mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (1321780)
£7.55100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 10mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 200mm, 550kg Capacity, Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (BS5200NY1BA)
£95.09200mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 19.8mm Single Bolt Hole (to suit a 3/4" fixing Bolt). This extra heavy duty single bolt hole Castor has a solid white nylon with a needle roller bearing. The tread width of the wheel is 46mm and the Load Capacity is 550kg at 4km/h (walking speed) using manual propulsion.Key Specifications:- Ball Bearing Swivel Head
- Wheal Bearing Type: Roller Bearings
- Overall Height: 244mm
- Tread Width: 46mm
- Offset: 44.5mm
- Fixing Bolt Hole Size: 19.8mm
- Load Capacity: 550kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h (walking speed)
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125mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSK125NY)
£13.64125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with a Smooth Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 250kg.This castor is made from heavy gauge pressed steel with a 5mm thick Top Plate and 4mm Castor Forks. It is a product that is built to last and is great for arduous applications. The nylon wheel is insensitive to water and will not mark or damage most flooring. - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (KAHS150TPR)
£15.29This apparatu... Read Mores / institutional castor comes with a 150mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame) with a double ball race swivel head. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h
This castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most general, light duty castor purposes such as trolley castors or dolly castors. The Ball Bearing in the wheel provides excellent rolling performance.
Single Bolt Hole castors can have a expander tube fitting (purchased separately) attached to insert into hollow square or round tubing. See our section on Expander Tube Fittings
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Swivel Castor, 1000kg Capacity | 150mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (K2ST150PC2BD)
£454.87150mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fabricated Sw... Read Moreivel Castor fitted with a directional lock to fix the swivel head in position. The swivel head turns on thrust and taper roller bearings for extra strength and the bracket is finished in black epoxy paint.
This castor has a top plate measuring 230mm x 230mm with bolt hole spacings of 190mm x 190mm drilled to 13mm diameter. The two Polyurethane Tyre on a Cast Iron Centre wheels each have ball bearings fitted to reduce the rolling resistance.
The castor has a 1000kg Load Rating at 4km/h
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75mm Footmaster Castor with Levelling Foot, 700kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KGDH75ASFNYD)
Original price was: £87.20.£52.60Current price is: £52.60.Sale!This 75mm Swivel Castor has Black Nylon wheel (Bal... Read Morel Bearing) with an extra long adjustable foot (GDH-75-ASF-NYD). 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 60mm above the top of the top plate (78mm including the hex head). The Hex Head can be operated by a drill for quick operation.The overall height of the castor is 110mm and the adjustable foot can extend by up to 35mm to enable precise levelling.The load capacity is 700kg and the recommended maximum total load to be carried by 4 castors is 2,100kg. - In Stock
80mm Low Level Swivel Castor, 700kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (KS080NYBJ700)
£32.3980mm Low Level Swivel Castor fitted with an extra ... Read Moreheavy duty Nylon Wheel running on Ball Bearings. The 4 hole Top Plate has 80x60mm Bolt Hole centres and the load capacity of this castor is 700kg.This castor is ideal for heavy duty applications where there is a height restriction and the White Nylon Wheel is non-marking and won't damage concrete floors - In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 1000kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (HKS20020241)
£137.90200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball bearing. Load Capacity = 1000kg - In Stock
63mm Black Footmaster Levelling Castor, Plate Fitting, 550kg Capacity | 63mm Nylon Wheel (KGD-80FBLACK)
£51.3663mm Foot Master Levelling Castor with an Black po... Read Morewder coating finish. This product has a 4-hole top plate with 70mm x 70mm bolt hole centres and is also powder coated for added protection. The wheel is made from premium quality black Nylon with a 28mm Tread width and the Die Cast Aluminium Foot Pad has a rubber vibration damping pad. This foot pad has a Nylon Hand-wheel operationThis product's load capacity has increased to 550kg Static Load and 275kg Dynamic Load.Because of the lifting and lowering function of the Foot Master castor, like all Jacking Castors, it is important understand that each castor may be subjected to HALF THE TOTAL WEIGHT. Therefore, the recommended load capacity for each Foot Master Levelling Castor is half the castor's Static Load Capacity, that is, when the castors' levelling function is not being used. The load capacity of the Footmaster Castor when it is being moved and positioned is given by the Dynamic Load Capacity.This levelling castor is a multi-functional swivel castor that provides mobility, levelling and anti-vibration functions. This allows users to move and position large equipment into place with added stability using the levelling and anti-vibration features. - In Stock
160mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSV160RN1B)
£29.21160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 800kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (TSH150NY2H)
£112.09150mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricat... Read Moreed Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 800kgFeatures of the H Series Castor- The Genuine Revvo H Series castor is made from heavy gauge forged steel with a hardened ball race in the swivel race that serve as both thrust and radial bearings.
- The swivel head comes with a metal swivel seal and hydraulic grease nipple
- The closed base of the swivel ring prevents downward escape of lubricant
- The side plates are press formed to a cylindrical shape to give the best strength to weight ratio
- A four way direction lock can be purchased and fitted to the castor 9999-0181
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100mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (MSS100PNBBH)
£23.71100mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas... Read Moretor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Polyurethane Tyre / Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
125mm Swivel Castor, 200kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (DSRN12511030)
Original price was: £14.80.£9.95Current price is: £9.95.Sale!125mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 200kgThe Blue Elastic Rubber offers a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubber tyres and will not mark floors. It is a great choice where you need a softer yet resilient wheel that will not mark or damage floors.The wheel is fitted with a roller bearing which consists of steel rollers housed in a plastic cage that lowers rolling resistance even when under load. - In Stock
100mm LAG Swivel Castor with Brake, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23606)
£58.16100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (LAG Pressed Steel... Read More) with a large Top Plate measuring 135 x 110mm and 105 x 80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. This caster has an overall height of 137mm and an offset of 37mm. The wheel is a quality Polyurethane Tyre on Cast Iron Centre Wheel with a 40mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg
