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Locking casters keep your cart, bench or machine where you parked it. We carry two kinds: Wheel Lock Brake casters stop the…
Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.
Locking casters keep your cart, bench or machine where you parked it. We carry two kinds: Wheel Lock Brake casters stop the wheel from rolling, and Total Lock Brake casters stop the wheel and the swivel together. Use the Brake Function filter, then narrow by wheel size, mount and capacity.
Every locking caster here has a pedal or lever you set to keep the equipment from rolling. The difference is what gets locked.
| Brake | What it locks | Good for | Also called |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Lock Brake | The wheel stops rolling. The caster can still turn. | Carts, workbenches, racks and stands that just need to stay put | Top lock, side lock, tread lock, face contact, tech lock |
| Total Lock Brake | The wheel and the swivel both lock with one pedal. | Hospital beds, AV racks, prep tables, anything that can't shift or spin | Total stop, wheel and swivel brake |
| Directional Lock (not a brake) | Keeps a swivel caster pointing straight. The wheel still rolls. | Long carts you push down aisles and want to track straight | Swivel lock, tracking lock |
Caster makers use a lot of names for a wheel lock brake. A top lock presses a shoe down onto the top of the tread. A side lock squeezes the fork so a pad presses on the side of the wheel. Face contact and tech lock brakes are maker versions of the same idea. They all stop the wheel from rolling, so we group them under one filter: Wheel Lock Brake.
Need the exact type to match a caster you already have? It's listed in every product's specs as Brake Type, along with the maker's part number.
1. Match the mount. Check the top plate size and bolt pattern, or the stem size and thread, on the caster you're replacing.
2. Match the height and wheel size. Keep the overall height the same so the equipment sits level.
3. Check capacity. Add up the loaded weight and divide by the number of casters that will carry it, then leave some headroom.
4. Pick the brake. Wheel lock if it just needs to stay put. Total lock if it also can't turn or spin. Use the Brake Function filter to narrow the list.
A locking caster is a caster with a brake you set with your foot or hand. Once it's set, the wheel can't roll, so your cart, bench or machine stays where you parked it.
A wheel lock brake stops the wheel from rolling, but the caster can still turn. A total lock brake stops the wheel and the swivel at the same time, so the equipment can't roll or spin in place.
They do the same job. A top lock presses a shoe down onto the top of the tread. A side lock squeezes against the side of the wheel. Pick the one with the pedal or lever that's easiest to reach on your equipment. If you're replacing a caster, match the Brake Type listed in its specs.
Only total lock casters do. A wheel lock brake stops rolling, but the caster can still turn. A directional lock is different again: it keeps a swivel caster pointing straight, but the wheel still rolls.
Most carts do fine with brakes on two casters. If the cart sits on a slope, carries a heavy load or can't shift at all, put brakes on all four or go with total lock.
Some caster series have bolt-on brake kits. Search for your caster series, or send us the part number and we'll tell you what fits.
Locking casters and caster wheels with brakes. A wheel lock brake stops the wheel from rolling while the caster can still turn. A total lock brake stops the wheel and the swivel together. Filter by brake, wheel size, mount and capacity.
