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Castors & Wheels

Three things decide a castor: diameter, load capacity and the floor. This page covers the swivel-fixed-braked combination, how diameter changes manoeuvring, and how tread material follows the floor. The catalogue holds 25 Kama models from 50 to 200 mm.

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Diameter, material and floor

A larger wheel crosses thresholds and rough ground more easily and lowers the push force needed; small diameters are for low, narrow trolleys. Capacity rises with diameter, and the combined capacity of four castors should exceed the load — the safe way to calculate is to divide the load across three wheels, not four.

Polyamide wheels are hard and wear-resistant and carry heavy loads easily on smooth concrete, but they are noisy and can mark the floor. Rubber-treaded service castors are quieter and protect delicate floors.

DiameterTypical useNote
50-75 mmStands, small trolleysLow build
80-100 mmService trolleysThe most common range
125-150 mmLoaded trolleys, palletsCrosses thresholds
200 mmHeavy loads, outdoorLowest push force

Swivel, fixed and braked

Four swivel castors make a trolley easy to manoeuvre but hard to push straight; the common answer is two fixed and two swivel. Braked castors stop the trolley rolling away and are fitted in pairs at least; on ramps and slopes every swivel castor should be braked.

The fitting also matters: plate castors bolt to the base, while bolt-hole and stem castors drop into a prepared socket.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many castors should be braked?

    On level floors two braked castors are enough. On slopes and under heavy load it is safer to specify brakes on every swivel castor.

  • Two fixed and two swivel, or four swivel?

    Four swivel castors manoeuvre easily but will not track straight. Two fixed plus two swivel balances pushing effort against directional control.

  • How do I pick the diameter?

    By the floor and the load. A larger wheel crosses thresholds and rough ground easily and needs less push force; small diameters suit low-built trolleys.

  • Polyamide or rubber?

    Polyamide is hard and wear-resistant and carries heavy loads well on smooth concrete. Rubber treads are quieter and protect delicate floors, at slightly lower capacity.

  • How do I work out capacity?

    Divide the total load by the number of castors, but for a safe figure spread it across three rather than four — on uneven floors the load never sits equally on all four.