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 StockSwivel Castor, 1000kg Capacity | 150mm Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing, (K2ST150PC2B)
£301.24150mm Twin Wheel Extra Heavy Duty Fabricated Sw... Read Moreivel Castor. 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 170mm x 170mm with bolt hole spacings of 130mm x 130mm 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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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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Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | 100mm Cast Iron Wheel with Plain Bore (422CI)
£24.73100mm Swivel Castor (Flexello) with 80x60mm Fixing... Read More Bolt Hole Centres. This castor is fitted with Cast Iron Wheel with Smooth Plain Bore. 250kg Load Capacity - In Stock
Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | 100mm Cast Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing (422CIB)
£31.84100mm Swivel Castor (Flexello) with 80x60mm Fixing... Read More Bolt Hole Centres. This Pressed Steel Castor is Fitted with Cast Iron Wheel with Roller Bearing. 250kg Load Capacity - In Stock
Swivel Castor, 250mm, 615kg Capacity, Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, (HKS25025341)
£156.81250mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabricated Steel) w... Read Moreith 105X80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Rubber Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 615kg - In Stock
Swivel Castor, 75mm, 140kg Capacity, Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSE075NY)
£7.2175mm Medium Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor. Nylon Wh... Read Moreeel and Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 140kgThis castor has a 105x80mm Top Plate with 80mm x 60mm Bolt Hole Centres. The overall height is 95mm.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. - In Stock
125mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 440kg Capacity | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GASD125ASFHUD)
Original price was: £700.30.£270.65Current price is: £270.65.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read MoreAutomated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor with 125m diameter wheels has a shock absorbing function and a bracket made from strong Forged steel that is zinc plated. There is double thrust bearing in the swivel head to achieve a high load capacity and maintain castor performance and durability.The role of the spring in an AGV castor is different to that of a standard shock absorbing castor. In a standard shock absorbing castor, the spring absorbs shock and noise whereas, it's role in a AGV castor is primarily to keep the wheels in contact with the floor.When determining the overall height requirement of a shock absorbing AVG, it should be designed based on the spring cushion being fully compressed.The shock absorbing pad made from a special rubber compound absorbs minor shocks and vibrations to protect the AGV unit. There is a 10mm range of compression which helps prevent the castors from losing contact with the floor which may be caused by small floor imperfections. An AGV's castor leaving the floor when changing directions is often the cause of the AGV becoming unbalanced and coming to a stop by straying off its designated path.The Top Plate is 145mm x 145mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 120mm x 120mm, each with a 11mm hole diameterThis castor frame has two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre each containing ball bearings, Having a twin wheel castor is great for reducing the effort required to swivel the castor and most efficient by reducing the amount of room the castor needs to turn the AGV Cart.The polyurethane wheel has excellent elasticity the minimises slipping that can happen when an AGV starts or stops. In addition, the elasticity also absorbs small shocks arising from small imperfections in the floor. The wheel itself is non marking and will not damage the floor. - In Stock
125mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 440kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GATD125ASFHUD)
Original price was: £700.30.£270.65Current price is: £270.65.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read More125mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor has a bracket made from strong Forged steel that is zinc plated. There is a hardened Taper Roller Bearing in he swivel head, which has a grease nipple, for smooth swivelling action and durability. The Top Plate is 145mm x 145mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 120mm x 120mm, each with a 11mm hole diameter.The castor is able to tilt +/- 5o from its central axis according to the flatness of the floor. This ensures that this castor's wheels keep contact with the floor allowing smooth AGV movement and protection of the loaded cargo when changing directions (See illustration below)The wheels are more widely separated from each other than most Twin Wheel Castors. When changing direction, the two wheels spin in opposite directions to each other which reduces the castor offset. The smaller the offset the less chance that the AGV will deviate from its designated line.This castor frame has two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre each containing ball bearings, The polyurethane wheel has excellent elasticity the minimises slipping that can happen when an AGV starts or stops. In addition, the elasticity also absorbs small shocks arising from small imperfections in the floor. The wheel itself is non marking and will not damage the floor. - In Stock
150mm AGV Swivel Castor ,Twin Wheel, 630kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GATD150ASFHUD)
Original price was: £828.35.£320.14Current price is: £320.14.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read More150mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor has a bracket made from strong Forged steel that is zinc plated. There is a hardened Taper Roller Bearing in he swivel head, which has a grease nipple, for smooth swivelling action and durability. The Top Plate is 145mm x 145mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 120mm x 120mm, each with a 11mm hole diameter.The castor is able to tilt +/- 5o from its central axis according to the flatness of the floor. This ensures that this castor's wheels keep contact with the floor allowing smooth AGV movement and protection of the loaded cargo when changing directions (See illustration below)The wheels are more widely separated from each other than most Twin Wheel Castors. When changing direction, the two wheels spin in opposite directions to each other which reduces the castor offset. The smaller the offset the less chance that the AGV will deviate from its designated line.This castor frame has two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre each containing ball bearings, The polyurethane wheel has excellent elasticity the minimises slipping that can happen when an AGV starts or stops. In addition, the elasticity also absorbs small shocks arising from small imperfections in the floor. The wheel itself is non marking and will not damage the floor. - In Stock
150mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 630kg Capacity | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GASD150ASFHUD)
Original price was: £828.35.£320.14Current price is: £320.14.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read MoreAutomated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor with 150m diameter wheels has shock absorbing function and a bracket made from strong Forged steel that is zinc plated. There is double thrust bearing in the swivel head to achieve a high load capacity and maintain castor performance and durability.The role of the spring in an AGV castor is different to that of a standard shock absorbing castor. In a standard shock absorbing castor, the spring absorbs shock and noise whereas, it's role in a AGV castor is primarily to keep the wheels in contact with the floor.When determining the overall height requirement of a shock absorbing AVG, it should be designed based on the spring cushion being fully compressed.The shock absorbing pad made from a special rubber compound absorbs minor shocks and vibrations to protect the AGV unit. There is a 10mm range of compression which helps prevent the castors from losing contact with the floor which may be caused by small floor imperfections. An AGV's castor leaving the floor when changing directions is often the cause of the AGV becoming unbalanced and coming to a stop by straying off its designated path.The Top Plate is 145mm x 145mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 120mm x 120mm, each with a 11mm hole diameterThis castor frame has two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre each containing ball bearings, Having a twin wheel castor is great for reducing the effort required to swivel the castor and most efficient by reducing the amount of room the castor needs to turn the AGV Cart.The polyurethane wheel has excellent elasticity the minimises slipping that can happen when an AGV starts or stops. In addition, the elasticity also absorbs small shocks arising from small imperfections in the floor. The wheel itself is non marking and will not damage the floor. - In Stock
200mm Swivel Castor, 6000kg Capacity | Machine Cast Nylon Wheel, Ball bearing (UGXT200ASFMCQ)
Original price was: £1,291.47.£811.07Current price is: £811.07.Sale!200mm Machine Ca... Read Morest Nylon Wheel fitted into an extra strong Fabricated Top Plate Swivel Castor with a grease nipple in the swivel head. The bolt holes centres are 210x160mm bolt hole centres and the load capacity is 6,000kg. This castor is Power Towable to 4km/hThis super heavy duty high performance castor is fitted with a white machine cast nylon wheel that will not mark the floor. An extra strong welded castor frame that is powder coated and fitted with a high performance castor wheel containing two ball bearings that turns on a specially designed integrated axle shaft arrangement makes this castor one of the most durable in the market. Perfect for moving very heavy loads where strength, durability and performance are critical - In Stock
100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel (GDSB100ASFLUD75)
£85.84... Read More-variant-east-asian: normal; font-size: 14px;">100mm Shock Absorbing Swivel Castor, Polyurethane tyre wheel with an Aluminium Centre and precision ball bearings, The polyurethane tyre has a shore hardness of A90 and the Load Capacity of the castor is 100kg.
The Overall height without a load is 171mm and this reduces incrementally by up to 20mm as load increases (see image 2 - GDS100 Curve). It is fully compressed with a load of 75kg.
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150mm Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS150RNB300)
£39.10150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor with 105x80mm Hole C... Read Moreentres. Blue Elastic Rubber Tyre on a Nylon Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 300kg.Blue elastic rubber tyre caster wheels offer a higher load capacity over standard grey or black rubbers and will not mark floors. - In Stock
100mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 310kg Capacity | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GASD100ASFHUD)
Original price was: £569.41.£220.07Current price is: £220.07.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read More100mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor has a shock absorption function and a bracket made from strong Forged steel that is zinc plated. There is double thrust bearing in the swivel head to achieve a high load capacity and maintain castor performance and durability.The role of the spring in an AGV castor is different to that of a standard shock absorbing castor. In a standard shock absorbing castor, the spring absorbs shock and noise whereas, it's role in a AGV castor is primarily to keep the wheels in contact with the floor.When determining the overall height requirement of a shock absorbing AVG, it should be designed based on the spring cushion being fully compressed.The shock absorbing pad made from a special rubber compound absorbs minor shocks and vibrations to protect the AGV unit. There is a 10mm range of compression which helps prevent the castors from losing contact with the floor which may be caused by small floor imperfections. An AGV's castor leaving the floor when changing directions is often the cause of the AGV becoming unbalanced and coming to a stop by straying off its designated path.The Top Plate is 112mm x 112mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 92mm x 92mm, each with a 9mm hole diameterThis castor frame has two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre each containing ball bearings, Having a twin wheel castor is great for reducing the effort required to swivel the castor and most efficient by reducing the amount of room the castor needs to turn the AGV Cart.The polyurethane wheel has excellent elasticity the minimises slipping that can happen when an AGV starts or stops. In addition, the elasticity also absorbs small shocks arising from small imperfections in the floor. The wheel itself is non marking and will not damage the floor. - In Stock
100mm AGV Swivel Castor, Twin Wheel, 310kg Load | Polyurethane Wheel, Ball bearing (GATD100ASFHUD)
Original price was: £569.41.£220.07Current price is: £220.07.Sale!This Twin wheel ... Read More100mm Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Castor has a bracket made from strong Forged steel that is zinc plated. There is a hardened Taper Roller Bearing in he swivel head, which has a grease nipple, for smooth swivelling action and durability. The Top Plate is 112mm x 112mm and has 4 bolt holes that are spaced 92mm x 92mm, each with a 9mm hole diameter.The castor is able to tilt +/- 5o from its central axis according to the flatness of the floor. This ensures that this castor's wheels keep contact with the floor allowing smooth AGV movement and protection of the loaded cargo when changing directions (See illustration below)The wheels are more widely separated from each other than most Twin Wheel Castors. When changing direction, the two wheels spin in opposite directions to each other which reduces the castor offset. The smaller the offset the less chance that the AGV will deviate from its designated line.This castor frame has two wheels with a Polyurethane tyre (Shore A 95) on an Aluminium centre each containing ball bearings, The polyurethane wheel has excellent elasticity the minimises slipping that can happen when an AGV starts or stops. In addition, the elasticity also absorbs small shocks arising from small imperfections in the floor. The wheel itself is non marking and will not damage the floor. - Out of Stock - On the Way
200mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KSCR20020241)
£79.68200mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Trea... Read Mored Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KSCR15020241)
£58.95150mm Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) and Crown Trea... Read Mored Polyurethane Tyred / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - In Stock
160mm Swivel Castor, 135kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (LI160RMBNOTG)
Original price was: £10.58.£9.92Current price is: £9.92.Sale!160mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel) with... Read More 105x80 Hole Centres. Black Rubber Tyre / Metal Centre Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 135kg - In Stock
75mm Swivel Castor, 75kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATS075TPR)
£3.77Keystone Appa... Read Moreratus / Institutional Castor with 75mm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Swivel Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 48/39x48/39mm. The load capacity of this castor is 75kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h
Running on a quality ball bearing the wheel offers 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 and has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress
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100mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATS100TPR)
£6.34Keystone Appa... Read Moreratus / Institutional Castor with 100mm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Swivel Castor. This caster has slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5mm. The load capacity is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h
Running on a quality ball bearing the wheel offers 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 and has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress
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125mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATS125TPR)
£7.87Keystone Appa... Read Moreratus / Institutional Castor with 125mm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Swivel Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5 mm. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h
Running on a quality ball bearing the wheel offers 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 and has a large plastic thread guard to protect the ball bearing from dirt ingress
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200mm Swivel Castor, 550kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Ball Bearing (KS200NYB550)
£51.56200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Industrial Castor) ... Read Morewith 105x80 Hole Centres. Nylon Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 550kg - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Thermoplastic Rubber Wheel, Ball Bearing (KATS150TPR)
£10.04Keystone Appa... Read Moreratus / Institutional Castor with 150mm Grey Thermoplastic Wheel fitted into a Pressed Steel Top Plate Swivel Castor with slotted bolt hole centres measuring 61.5/56 x 51.5/46.5 mm. The load capacity of this castor is 100kg 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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200mm Swivel Castor, 800kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS200APCB800)
£88.06200mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Heavy Gauge Pressed... Read More Steel Bracket) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 800kg - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS150PCB500)
£66.66150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Extra Heavy Pressed... Read More Steel Castor) with 105x80mm Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 500kg - 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 - Out of Stock - On the Way
40mm Swivel Castor, 15kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (C041PLN)
£2.38A great value, general purpose, light duty cast... Read Moreor. This 40mm Top Plate Swivel Castor has a housing made from pressed steel and with four 38x38mm Fixing holes Hole Centres to accommodate 6mm bolts. The wheel is a Black Polypropylene Wheel with on a smooth Plain Bore and will not damage or mark concrete floors.
The load capacity of the castor is 15kg and the recommended load capacity over 4 castors is 45kg using manual propulsion at 4 km/h.
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50mm Swivel Castor, 50kg Capacity | Polypropylene Wheel, Plain Bore (LSM050PP)
£3.1950mm Swivel Castor with a 4 hole top plate and 48/... Read More38x48/38mm bolt hole centres to suit 6mm fixing bolts. The wheel is Black Polypropylene with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 50kg - In Stock
40mm Swivel Castor, 16kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KS040RP)
£2.2340mm Grey Rub... Read Moreber Tyre Wheel on a nylon centre fitted into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 36x36mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 16kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h
This popular general, light duty purpose castor is fitted with a grey rubber tyre that will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most domestic and industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy castor in needed.
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41mm Swivel Castor, 20kg Capacity | 41mm Rubber Tyre Wheel, Plain Bore (KLME5814)
Original price was: £1.12.£1.05Current price is: £1.05.Sale!41mm Grey Polypr... Read Moreopylene (plastic) Wheel fitted into a Top Plate Swivel Castor with 38x38mm bolt hole centres. The load capacity of this castor is 20kg using manual propulsion at 4km/hThis popular general, light duty purpose castor will not mark or damage the floor and is ideal for most domestic and industrial castor uses where a small yet sturdy castor in needed.
