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- Load per castor25kg per castor *
- Overall height64mm
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Specifications
- Castor Type
- Swivel Ball Castor, Threaded Stem
- Ball Diameter
- 50mm
- Ball Material
- Polypropylene
- Ball Colour
- Black
- Housing
- Bright Metal
- Tread Width
- 23mm
- Bearing Type
- Plain
- Load Capacity (Dynamic)
- 25kg per castor *
- Load Capacity (Static)
- 50kg per castor
- Max Load of 4 Castors
- 100kg
- Fitting
- M8 x 13mm Threaded Stem
- Swivel Radius
- 42mm
- Total Castor Height
- 64mm
Load check
How we work it out: on a real floor one castor is often carrying little or nothing, so we share the weight across one fewer castor than you fit (with 3 castors, across all 3). Tick the box to add a 30% margin for rough use.
Floors & use
Nylon / polypropylene wheel
- Very easy to push, even when loaded
- Resists water, oil and many chemicals
- Hard-wearing and easy to wipe clean
- Best on smooth concrete and hard floors
- Noisier than rubber or polyurethane
- Hard tread can mark or damage soft and delicate floors
- Rolls poorly over debris and cables
Details & FAQs
Metal Ball Furniture Castors
This 50mm ball castor wraps a black polypropylene ball in a bright, polished metal housing. The classic ball shape rolls and turns in every direction, giving chairs, tables and small trolleys a smooth, easy glide with a neat, timeless look.
The ball runs on a plain bearing inside the swivel housing and fits with an M8 x 13mm threaded stem and hex nut. Each castor carries 25kg moving and 50kg standing, swivels on a 42mm radius and stands 64mm tall.
Why Choose This Castor
- ✓ Ball castor design that rolls and turns smoothly in any direction.
- ✓ Bright metal housing for a classic, polished finish.
- ✓ Black polypropylene ball that is light, tough and easy to clean.
- ✓ 25kg per castor moving, up to 100kg on a set of four.
- ✓ M8 x 13mm threaded stem with hex nut for a secure fit.
- ✓ Compact 64mm height that keeps furniture low.
* Load capacity is per castor while moving. The furniture needs an M8 threaded insert or socket to take the stem.
Where It Works Best
- ✓ Home furniture: chairs, footstools, side tables and small cabinets.
- ✓ Office furniture: desk pedestals, meeting chairs and printer stands.
- ✓ Shops and hotels: display stands and light serving trolleys.
- ✓ Light equipment: small trolleys and mobile stands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I fit this castor?
Screw the M8 x 13mm threaded stem into an M8 threaded insert or socket in the furniture leg or base, then tighten the hex nut. The stem must match the thread size of the socket.
How much weight can it carry?
Each castor carries 25kg while moving and 50kg standing still, so a set of four supports up to 100kg on the move.
Does it swivel?
Yes. The housing swivels freely with a 42mm swivel radius, so furniture is easy to move in any direction.
What is the ball made of?
The ball is black polypropylene, which is light, hard-wearing and easy to wipe clean.
How tall is the castor?
The total castor height is 64mm.
* This product does not have free shipping.
Delivery & returns
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