Plate Castors

Top Plate Caster Wheels are a common type of furniture castor often used in commercial environments for facilitating smooth and controlled movement of various equipment and furniture. These castors are mounted via a flat plate with multiple screw holes, ensuring enhanced stability and weight distribution compared to threaded or stem fitted variants.

Our comprehensive range includes wheel diameters from 38mm to 125mm, features options such as hard and soft wheels, braked and non-braked versions and specialised types like antimicrobial and conductive castors. Materials span from durable nylon and rubber to thermoplastics, catering to diverse load capacities and flooring types.

For different mounting solutions, explore our related categories: Stem Castors and Threaded Castors, offering similar versatility with alternative fittings suitable for push to fit and screw to fit applications respectively.

Key Product Features and Benefits of this Castor Wheel Plate

• Enhanced Stability: Plate mountings provide a secure and firm attachment to furniture or equipment. By distributing weight evenly across the base, they reduce stress on the frame and minimise the risk of tipping, making them ideal for heavy-duty or high-traffic environments.
• Versatile Options: Available in fixed, swivel, braked and non-braked configurations, these castors can be tailored to suit a wide variety of mobility needs. Swivel castors allow for excellent manoeuvrability in confined spaces, while fixed and braked versions offer controlled movement and added safety when required.
• Material Variety: Manufactured from durable materials including nylon, polyurethane, rubber and thermoplastics. Hard-wearing nylon provides exceptional strength for industrial use, while softer rubber wheels are ideal for protecting delicate floors such as wood, tiles or vinyl.
• Specialised Features: Designed to meet specific workplace requirements, antimicrobial wheels help prevent the growth of bacteria in hygiene-sensitive areas such as hospitals or laboratories, while conductive wheels are perfect for preventing static build-up in electronic and cleanroom environments.
• Load Capacities: Engineered to support a broad range of weights from lightweight furniture to heavy machinery. This ensures consistent performance, long service life and reduced wear, even under frequent movement or demanding conditions.
• Noise Reduction: Many options include soft tread or rubber wheels that help to dampen noise during movement, creating a quieter environment in offices, schools or healthcare settings.
• Floor Protection: Soft tread materials and carefully engineered wheel profiles help to prevent marking or scratching on sensitive floor surfaces, extending the lifespan of flooring and reducing maintenance costs.

Common use cases in the UK market include

• Office chairs and desks for smooth mobility on various floor types.
• Medical equipment requiring hygienic and stable movement.
• Retail displays and trolleys for easy repositioning.
• Industrial carts and machinery for efficient material handling.
• Hospitality furniture, such as beds and serving carts, for enhanced guest experience.

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