Castor Wheels
Castor wheels enable the easy movement of an object. It is made up of a wheel, housing and either a mounting plate or a column/tube, castors can be used in both large and small scale applications from small carts or trolleys, up to large heavy machine bases within commercial production industries.
Where can Castor Wheels be used?
Castors can be used in a wide range of applications and in a variety of forms. Here at RS, we stock a wide range of castors and wheels to ensure our customers have everything they need for their future engineering & industrial projects.
- Aircraft Assembly
- Car Plant Assembly
- Platform Trucks
- Workbenches
- Trolleys
- Hospital Beds
- Furniture
- Racks
- Luggage
Types of Castor Wheels
Castor Wheels can be in Swivel, Fixed or Braked configurations depending upon your requirements.
- Swivel - Allows the wheels to track in any direction.
- Fixed - Allows the object to move in a linear direction.
- Braked - Castor wheels that come with a small integral pedal to lock the wheel in place.
Understanding the weight you want your castors to support is vital to your choice of castor. Choosing the correct castor type either top plate, bolt hole or screw in castors/ threaded stem depends on how you want to fix your castor to your application and how much weight each castor is expected to carry.
There are 3 different castor wheel ratings depending upon the strength, durability and manoeuvrability required for the load capacity. These are light duty supporting weights of up to 75kg, medium duty supporting weights of between 76 kg and 140 kg and heavy duty supporting weights of over 141 kg.
What are Castor Wheels made of?
Castors are available in different sizes and support different load capacities. The wheels are made from different materials such as iron, aluminium, steel, polypropylene, nylon and rubber and can be non-marking.
How do I measure castor wheels?
The measurement of castors is really important. Measure the height and width of both the top plate and bolt hole pattern, measuring from the centre of one hole to the other. Measure the wheel size over the centre when the wheel is lying flat.
Order Castors and Wheels Online at RS
Whether you are looking for rubber castor wheels to castor wheels with locks, all customer needs are covered at RS. Here, we offer a wide online selection of castors and wheels for those in need of wheel replacements for small trolleys and carts to heavy duty equipment. No longer do you have to worry about spending time searching for quality parts; ordering from RS is an easy, hassle-free process that ensures efficient delivery so that you can get back up and running as quickly as possible. Whether you are ordering from Singapore or Thailand, RS delivers to customers globally so you can trust that you'll get the replacement you need to solve your industrial castor and wheel needs.
Besides wheels for small trolleys and luggage racks, you can also find sturdy storage containers of various sizes at RS to keep your tools and components.