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 Stock125mm Swivel Castor, 425kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (TSH125PT1H)
£102.06125mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabri... Read Morecated Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 425kg
Features 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 Swivel Castor, 295kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (461SUB)
£40.86100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello 61 Seri... Read Morees) with 105x80mm Bolt Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 295kg
The Flexello 61 Series is an established industry standard range of Pressed Steel Castors that is suitable for most industrial castor uses. This range has a ball bearing swivel head and finished with a bright zinc plating. This range has a larger top plate than most 100mm castors with the castor's top plate measuring 128x102mm.
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250mm Swivel Castor, 1200kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (TSH250PT2H)
£211.65250mm Heavy Duty Top Plate Swivel Castor (Fabri... Read Morecated Castor) with 105x80 Hole Centres. Polyurethane Tyre / Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Ball Bearing. Load Capacity = 1200kg
Features 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 Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (422NYB)
£20.87100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello Brand - Pr... Read Moreessed Steel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and 128mm overall height. White Nylon Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kgNylon is a high quality, low maintenance, impact resistant wheel that has a high load capacity. The nylon material is extremely resistant to salts, greases, acids and alkalis and will not mark or damage concrete floors. This makes Nylon probably the most popular castor wheel material.The roller bearing in the hub (central part of the wheel) consists of steel rollers within an impact resistant plastic cage. These rollers rotate between the axle tube and the wheel hub which reduces the rolling resistance making it easy to move even under heavy loads. Roller bearings are rugged, robust and largely maintenance-free. - In Stock
100mm Swivel Castor, 100kg Capacity | Rubber Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (168930)
Original price was: £10.85.£7.60Current price is: £7.60.Sale!100mm Grey Thermoplastic Rubber Tyre Wheel on a ny... Read Morelon centre fitted into a 10mm Single Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Pressed Steel Frame). The swivel head has a double ball race and 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. - In Stock
50mm Compact Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball bearing (KS050PT2BBH)
£14.5950mm Low Level swivel castor with 12mm Single Bolt... Read More Hole Fixing. This Low Level compact castor has an overall height of 70mm and an Orange Polyurethane Wheel on a steel centre with a 33mm Tread Width and Ball bearings. Load Capacity = 150kg - In Stock
260mm Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Pneumatic Wheel, Roller Bearing (KS260APNB)
£70.28260mm Pneumatic Top Plate Swivel Castor (Pressed S... Read Moreteel) with 150x115mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Pneumatic Tyre / Metal Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 150kg.This wheel is sized 3.00-8 with a 2 ply tyre thickness making it a strong Light-Medium duty wheel and though it has a 10" diameter, it is also commonly referred to as a 260mm wheel. - In Stock
125mm Stainless Steel Swivel Castor, 150kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Plain Bore (MSS125NYBH)
£27.33125mm Bolt Hole Swivel Castor (Stainless Steel Cas... Read Moretor) with 12mm Bolt Hole. Nylon Wheel with Plain Bore. Load Capacity = 150kg - Out of Stock - On the Way
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
60mm Twin Wheel Swivel Castor | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing, 150kg Capacity (GAJSD60ASFHUD)
Original price was: £139.12.£67.21Current price is: £67.21.Sale!60mm Swivel Castor with Dual Polyurethane ... Read MoreTyres for AGVsMaximize your AGV’s performance with our high-quality Automated Guided Vehicle Castors. This 70mm swivel castor features dual (twin) polyurethane tyres mounted on durable aluminium centres, complemented by precision ball bearings. Designed to meet the high demands of AGV applications, this castor ensures smooth, efficient, and reliable operation in industrial settings.The black powder-coated bracket offers superior protection compared to standard zinc-plated frames, enhancing durability in harsh environments. Its low overall height of just 87mm makes it ideal for compact AGV systems, ensuring stability without compromising load capacity—supporting up to 150kg (450kg over 4 castors).Key Specifications:
- Top Plate Fixing: 86x61mm bolt hole spacing with 9mm drilled holes, suited for 8mm bolts.
- Dual Polyurethane Tyres: 95 Shore A hardness for low tractive resistance, smooth and quiet operation.
- Non-Marking Tyres: Protects floors and reduces maintenance costs.
- Robust Swivel Bracket: Double ball race swivel head for enhanced manoeuvrability and durability.
Benefits:
- Optimized for AGVs: Engineered for automated guided vehicles, ensuring reliable, continuous performance.
- Smooth, Quiet Operation: Polyurethane tyres reduce rolling resistance and noise, enhancing efficiency.
- Long-Lasting Durability: Strong aluminium centres and black powder-coated brackets for extended lifespan.
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75mm Black Low Level High Load Swivel Castor, 540kg Capacity | Nylon Wheel, Roller Bearing (BMCS75E)
Original price was: £30.79.£21.56Current price is: £21.56.Sale!This High Load / Low Level Swivel Castor is made t... Read Moreo take a heavy load with a low overall height of 104mm. It has a 4 hole top plate measuring 105x79.5mm with 85.4x60.35mm bolt hole centres and the swivel head is fitted with a grease nipple.To enable the castor to operate under heavy loads of up to 540kg each castor (1,620kg total load capacity with 4 castors fitted), the swivel head has a heavy duty double ball bearing race.The caster wheel is heavy duty nylon with a 46mm tread width and needle roller bearing to reduce the rolling resistance and is an ideal castor for heavy duty applications, such as business machines, where there is an height restriction. The black nylon castor wheel will not damage concrete floors. - Out of Stock - On the Way
100mm LAG Swivel Castor, 300kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Ball Bearing (23603)
£48.38100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (LAG Pressed Steel) ... Read Morewith a Top Plate measuring 105x80mm and 80x60mm 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 30mm Tread Width and Ball Bearings. Load Capacity = 300kg - In Stock
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
100mm Swivel Castor, 250kg Capacity | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (422SUB)
£43.60100mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello - Pressed ... Read MoreSteel) with 80x60mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres. Red Polyurethane Tyre on a Red Painted Cast Iron Centre Wheel with Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 250kg. - In Stock
150mm Swivel Castor, 500kg | Polyurethane Tyre Wheel, Roller Bearing (622PNB)
£38.51150mm Top Plate Swivel Castor (Flexello) with 105X... Read More80mm Fixing Bolt Hole Centres and a 188mm Overall Height. The Castor Wheel has a Red Polyurethane Tyre on a White Nylon Centre Wheel With a 45mm Tread Width and a needle Roller Bearing. Load Capacity = 500Kg using manual propulsion at 4km/h.
