Swivel casters – for greater flexibility and easy maneuverability
The right swivel caster for every application
Swivel casters make it easy to maneuver machines, equipment and carts. These casters can be pivoted around their vertical axis. They are the counterpart to rigid casters, which can only move in a linear direction. A swivel caster consists of a swivel rig and a wheel. The rig is available in a variety of sizes and materials, from synthetic materials through to pressed steel and stainless steel. With over 60 swivel rig series and over 80 standard wheel series, Blickle has the perfect swivel caster for every application.
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Fitting types for swivel casters
To mount swivel casters securely and stably at their place of use, there are various fitting types that are used depending on the application and design:
What is the difference between swivel casters and fixed casters?
Swivel casters attached to trolleys swivel freely for easy maneuverability - even on the spot. However, this high degree of maneuverability is not always the best choice for applications that involve long straight usage, as directional stability decreases and it is more difficult for the user to move the trolley in a straight line. For this reason, most trolleys are additionally equipped with non-swivelling fixed casters.
Is there a swivel caster and a fixed castor in one?

If one wanted to combine the characteristics of a swivel and fixed caster into one caster, a directional lock could be attached to the swivel housing. If the user activates the directional lock, the swivel axis of the swivel head would be blocked creating a fixed caster. When the directional lock is released, the caster can be swivelled again.
Are there swivel casters with brakes?

Are there swivel casters with a threaded pin?
Is there a swivel caster and a fixed castor in one?
If one wanted to combine the characteristics of a swivel and fixed caster into one caster, a directional lock could be attached to the swivel housing. If the user activates the directional lock, the swivel axis of the swivel head would be blocked creating a fixed caster. When the directional lock is released, the caster can be swivelled again.