Fixed castors

Looking for fixed castors that track straight, carry heavy loads and keep your equipment stable in daily industrial use? At Industrial Wheels you’ll find a wide range of fixed castors for B2B applications such as trolleys, carts, racks, workbenches and internal transport systems. This category includes 97 results and can be filtered by wheel diameter, load capacity, tread material, mounting height and bearing type, so you can quickly narrow down the right configuration for your project.

Industrial Wheels combines selection with practical know-how: the site highlights 31,000 different wheels & castors, 80+ years of experience, and the option to manufacture the wheel you need—useful when you’re sourcing for OEM builds, replacements or custom transport equipment.

What are fixed castors and when should you use them?

Fixed castors (also called rigid castors) roll in a straight line and do not swivel. That makes them the go-to choice when you want:

• directional stability on long straight runs (warehouses, corridors, production lines)
• predictable tracking under load (less “wandering”)
• a reliable 2+2 setup (two fixed castors + two swivel castors) for the best balance between stability and manoeuvrability

In practice, fixed castors are often used on the “trailing” side of a cart while swivel castors sit on the steering side. If you need maximum turning agility in tight aisles, combine your fixed castors with swivel castors from the castors range (internal link: “Swivel castors”).

Choose the right fixed castors with filters that match real specs

One of the fastest ways to source the right fixed castors is to start with the filters on this page:

• Wheel diameter (Ø): from 30–40 mm up to 400 mm
• Load capacity: ranges from 0–50 kg up to 2000+ kg
• Tread & tyre material: solid rubber, polyurethane, and pneumatic tyres
• Mount type: plate fitting
• Mount height: multiple bands (including 69–96 mm up to 500+ mm)
• Bearing: options shown include roller bearing and ball bearing

Because these filters reflect the key engineering constraints (clearance, axle height, floor condition and load), they’re ideal for procurement teams and technical buyers who need to match an existing drawing or bill of materials.

Material guide: rubber vs polyurethane (and when pneumatic helps)

Material choice strongly impacts rolling resistance, noise, floor protection and service life:

• Solid rubber fixed castors are commonly chosen when you want a quieter ride and more shock absorption, especially on slightly uneven floors.
• Polyurethane fixed castors are a popular all-round option in industrial environments because they typically combine strong load handling with good wear resistance and smoother rolling than harder plastics.
• Pneumatic tyres can help where floors are rougher or where extra cushioning is needed (availability here is limited, but it’s included as a filter).

If your application includes sensitive floors, noise limits, or frequent threshold crossings, material selection is often as important as load capacity.

How to size fixed castors for safety and real-world loads

When you specify fixed castors for B2B use, don’t size them for the static load only.

1) Calculate total load + dynamics
Add the weight of the cart/equipment to the maximum payload. Then apply a safety margin for impacts (thresholds, joints, ramps) and uneven loading. For heavy loads, those dynamic peaks matter.

2) Pick wheel diameter based on your floor
Larger diameters generally roll more easily over seams and obstacles and can reduce push/pull force. Use the wheel diameter filter to quickly check what fits your mount height and design envelope.

3) Match the mounting height and plate fitting
This category focuses on plate fitting fixed castors, which is common for industrial frames and welded constructions.
Make sure bolt pattern, plate size and mount height match your equipment.

4) Bearing choice: durability vs rolling efficiency
The filter shows ball bearing and roller bearing options, which can influence starting resistance and performance under continuous use.
For deeper guidance, link internally to the castor wiki section on bearings (internal link: “Which caster bearing type to use?”).

Typical applications for fixed castors in industry and logistics

Fixed castors are used wherever stable, straight tracking matters:

• order picking and warehouse carts
• assembly and kitting trolleys
• production line transport frames
• heavy-duty platforms, jigs and fixtures
• mobile workbenches and racks

If you’re building for higher loads, also consider the internal link to heavy duty castors to compare housings and wheel types (internal link: “Heavy duty castors”).

Why buy fixed castors at Industrial Wheels?

Industrial Wheels is set up for professional sourcing: you can filter quickly, compare technical specifications, and move from selection to purchase or RFQ without friction. The site also promotes “Get a quote” and the ability to upload an (OE) drawing, which is useful for OEM replacements and custom builds (internal link: “Get a quote”).

Whether you need a few rigid castors for maintenance or a standardized fixed-castor spec for a series build, this category makes it easy to select by the parameters that matter most.