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Rubber and polyurethane favor floor protection; phenolic and steel favor heavy capacity. Compare materials →
Swivel casters rotate a full 360 degrees so carts, racks, and equipment steer and reposition in any direction. CasterHQ stocks 1,700+ swivel casters from under 100 lb to over 20,000 lb per caster: polyurethane, rubber, phenolic, nylon, pneumatic, and stainless wheels on plate, threaded-stem, grip-ring, and kingpinless mounts, with brake and total-lock options. Most orders ship same day from Mansfield, TX.
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Four swivels let a cart move any direction but make it wander on long straight runs. Two swivel and two rigid casters steer like a shopping cart and track straight. For long carts, add rigid casters in the middle.
| Option | What it locks |
|---|---|
| Side or top lock brake | The wheel only |
| Total lock brake | The wheel and the swivel |
| Face contact brake | Presses a pad on the wheel tread |
Brake types from product fields [S1].
A swivel that flutters is usually worn, too loose, or has too little offset for the speed. Larger wheels and kingpinless swivels resist it better on towed carts.
Swivel locks: swivel locks. Heavy: heavy duty casters.
A caster whose wheel turns a full circle so the cart can steer in any direction.
A brake that locks both the wheel and the swivel.
The casters here range from 50 to 40,000 lb each, and about half are rated above 800 lb.
For loads over about 1,500 lb per caster, or towing and impact, step up to a heavier swivel. Kingpinless swivels use a one-piece raceway instead of a kingpin, and dual wheel swivels turn easier under heavy loads. Shop by rating: 2,001 to 4,000 lb, 4,001 to 7,500 lb and extra heavy to 40,000 lb, or see kingpinless and dual wheel casters.
Three ways to hold a swivel caster in place: a wheel brake stops rolling, a total lock stops rolling and swivel together, and a swivel lock holds the caster straight for long pushes. Shop casters with brakes, total lock casters and heavy duty total lock plate casters.
If the swivel and fork are still tight, replace just the wheel. Match diameter, tread width, bore and hub length. Shop caster wheels.
Swivel casters built for loads over about 1,500 lb each, with thicker forks, larger raceways or kingpinless construction. This page lists swivel casters up to 40,000 lb per caster.
A swivel caster with a brake. A wheel brake stops the wheel, a total lock stops the wheel and the swivel together, and a swivel lock keeps it pointed straight.
In-stock orders placed by noon CT, Monday through Friday, ship the same business day from Mansfield, TX. Approved businesses can buy on Net 30 through a credit application (approval typically takes 3 to 5 business days), and we email a W-9 within 1 business day of request.
