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Braked castors

442 products, wheel diameter 50–200 mm, load capacity 40–1000 kg per castor

Type

442 products

Wheel brake or total brake

A simple brake locks the wheel, but the fork can still swivel. A total brake locks the wheel and the swivel together, so the trolley cannot be pushed sideways either. Choose the total brake for work benches, equipment that people work at, and trolleys that stand on a slight slope.

Swivel castors can be supplied with a directional lock on request. It locks only the swivel, so the castor runs straight like a fixed castor. Where a castor has one as standard, the specifications say so. Waste containers use their own brake systems; you find those castors under waste container castors.

How many braked castors

On a trolley with two swivel and two fixed castors, braking the two swivel castors at the handle end is usually enough, and the pedal is where your foot is. With four swivel castors, brake at least two, preferably diagonally opposite.

Choosing the castor

Choose load capacity, wheel diameter and tread as for any swivel castor. The catalogue figure is per castor at 4 km/h. Check that the pedal stays free once fitted and is not hidden under a frame or panel. For heavy trolleys there are braked heavy duty castors.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a brake and a total brake?

A brake locks only the wheel, and the fork can still swivel. A total brake locks the wheel and the swivel, so the trolley stands completely still.

How many braked castors does a trolley need?

Usually two. With two swivel and two fixed castors, brake the two swivel castors at the handle end. With four swivel castors, brake at least two, preferably diagonally.

What is a directional lock?

A lock that stops only the swivel. The castor then runs straight like a fixed castor. It is available on request, and the specifications show whether a castor already has one.

Are heavy duty castors available with a brake?

Yes. Our heavy duty range includes swivel castors with brake.

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