{"product_id":"160mm-non-marking-rubber-braked-castor-300kg-load-capacity","title":"160mm Braked Top Plate Castor – Blue Non-Marking Rubber, Total Lock, 300kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003e160mm Braked Top Plate Castor – Blue Non-Marking Rubber Wheel, Total Lock Brake\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor trolleys and equipment that must move quietly, leave no marks on clean floors and then stay firmly in place, this 160mm braked castor is a dependable medium-duty choice for heavier loads. It has a blue non-marking elastic rubber tyre on a black polypropylene centre running on a roller bearing, a zinc-plated pressed steel housing, a 140 x 110mm top plate and a foot-operated total lock brake that holds both the wheel and the swivel head. Each castor is rated to 300kg and stands 200mm tall. It suits hospital and laboratory trolleys, catering equipment, heavier retail and warehouse trolleys, and anywhere floors must be kept clean and unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBlue non-marking elastic rubber tyre\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blue elastic rubber tyre is designed not to leave marks on floors, so it is widely used on hospital, laboratory, retail and food-area floors. The tread (hardness A70) absorbs bumps, grips well and runs quietly, and it copes with temperatures from -20°C to +80°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLarge 160mm wheel on a roller bearing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe large wheel rolls easily over joints, thresholds and lift gaps, and runs on a roller bearing rather than a plain bore, so a loaded trolley takes less effort to start and keep moving, and the wheel wears more evenly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTotal lock brake – wheel and swivel held together\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standard wheel brake stops the wheel rolling but still lets the castor spin round. This castor's foot brake locks the wheel and the swivel head at the same time, so equipment stays exactly where you park it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue non-marking elastic rubber tyre, quiet running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal lock foot brake locks wheel and swivel together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoller bearing, 300kg per castor, 900kg for a set of four\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140 x 110mm top plate, M10 fixings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200mm total height, 145mm swivel radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it's used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHospital, care home and laboratory trolleys, catering and food-preparation equipment, retail display and stock trolleys, clean-room and pharmaceutical carts, and warehouse and distribution trolleys. Suited to vinyl, tiles, sealed concrete, resin and other hard indoor floors where marking is not acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCastor type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwivel with total lock brake, top plate fixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoot-operated, locks wheel and swivel head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue non-marking elastic rubber tyre on black polypropylene centre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheel diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTread width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTread hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShore A70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoller bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop plate size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140 x 110 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlate hole centres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 x 75–80 mm (slotted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlate hole diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mm (suits M10 bolts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 kg per castor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad capacity, set of 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 kg (rated on three castors carrying the load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal castor height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwivel radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e145 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20°C to +80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc-plated pressed steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.45 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right option\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose blue non-marking rubber, as here, where floors must stay clean and quiet running matters; grey rubber is a lighter-duty alternative, and polyurethane suits heavier loads. Check you have a flat area at least 140 x 110mm under each corner for the plate. For brakes, most equipment has total lock castors on two corners and plain swivel castors on the other two; the matching unbraked 160mm blue non-marking swivel castor has the same height and plate, so a mixed set sits level. For the load, add up the weight of the item and everything on it and divide by three rather than four, because on an uneven floor one castor is often lifted; if the answer is over 300kg, choose a larger wheel or a heavy-duty castor. Allow 145mm of swivel clearance around each castor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation, use and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold the plate flat against the base and fix it through all four holes with M10 bolts and nuts. Fixings are not included. Fit the castor so the brake pedal faces outwards where your foot can reach it. Check the fixings after the first few weeks, keep the wheel and brake clear of threads and debris, and wipe clean with a damp cloth. Keep the rubber tyre away from oils and solvents. Bring equipment to rest before applying the brake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the blue wheel mark my floor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The blue elastic rubber tyre is a non-marking compound, chosen for hospital, laboratory and retail floors where marks are not acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"total lock\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe foot brake locks both the wheel and the swivel head, so the castor can neither roll nor spin round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size bolts do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plate holes are 10mm, so use M10 bolts and nuts. Fixings are not supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the load capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach castor is rated to 300kg. A set of four is rated to 900kg, because the load is calculated on three castors to allow for uneven floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold individually, so order the number of castors you need. Delivery charges are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"castorsuk.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57263507964284,"sku":"CUK-CASTOR-160-BNM-TP-B","price":83.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/7003\/8451\/files\/5ec9a6400170a9adffe85ea2e61d8b0f.jpg?v=1786573070","url":"https:\/\/castorsuk.co.uk\/products\/160mm-non-marking-rubber-braked-castor-300kg-load-capacity","provider":"castorsuk.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}