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Designed for smooth, reliable movement in lower-load environments, our light duty castors are ideal for trolleys, display units, equipment stands, and more. Available in a variety of sizes and materials, they offer excellent manoeuvrability, quiet operation, and dependable performance across a wide range of commercial and domestic uses.
Low Level zinc plated fixed castor fitted with a nylon wheel.
More Information About Light Duty Castors
Light duty castors are designed to provide smooth, reliable mobility for lighter loads in commercial, retail, educational and domestic environments. Commonly used on furniture, display units, shelving, catering equipment, storage trolleys and mobile workstations, they offer an economical solution where heavy-duty performance is not required.
Available in fixed, swivel and braked configurations, light duty castors can be selected to suit a wide range of applications. Swivel castors provide excellent manoeuvrability, while fixed castors offer directional stability. Braked options help secure equipment when stationary.
When selecting a light duty castor, it is important to consider load capacity, wheel diameter, floor surface, mounting type and operating environment. Choosing the correct specification can improve mobility, reduce manual handling effort and help protect floor surfaces.
Our range includes a variety of wheel materials to suit different applications. Rubber wheels offer quiet operation and floor protection, polypropylene wheels provide durability and low rolling resistance, while thermoplastic rubber wheels combine smooth movement with excellent surface protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are light duty castors used for?
Light duty castors are commonly fitted to office furniture, retail displays, shelving, catering equipment, storage solutions and other equipment carrying lighter loads.
What is the difference between fixed and swivel castors?
Fixed castors travel in a straight line, while swivel castors rotate through 360° to allow easier steering and maneuverability.
Are braked castors available?
Yes, many light duty castors are available with brakes to help keep equipment securely in position when not being moved.
Which wheel material should I choose?
Rubber wheels are ideal for quieter operation and sensitive floors, while polypropylene wheels offer durability and low rolling resistance for general-purpose applications.
Can light duty castors be used on wooden or tiled floors?
Yes. Softer wheel materials such as rubber and thermoplastic rubber are often recommended to minimise floor marking and reduce noise.
How do I calculate the required load capacity?
Divide the total weight of the equipment and its load by the number of castors being used, then include an appropriate safety margin to account for uneven loading.
How can Coldene help?
Our experienced team can recommend the most suitable light duty castor based on your application, load requirements, floor conditions and mounting preferences.
Lucky for you, we’re the UKs leading manufacturer of material handling components. If you need something bespoke, we can help!
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