Polyamide / Nylon Castors
Swivel castor with total lock 125 mm
The Alpha swivel castor with total lock features a small rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet material and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and reliable locking functionality. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, providing consistent performance characteristics, whilst the precision ball bearing with damping delivers enhanced rolling stability and reduced noise operation. The wheel diameter measures 125mm with an overall height of 155mm, making it suitable for medium-duty applications. Load capacity specifications include a dynamic rating of 275kg at 4km/h operating speed and a static load capacity of 550kg, making this castor ideal for automotive OEM applications, catering carts and meal delivery systems, container construction, electronic systems and clean-room technology, fire fighting equipment, machine construction, post logistics, production trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal systems, and work benches.
Fixed castor 125 mm
The Alpha fixed castor features a small rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet material, providing robust durability and structural integrity. The wheel incorporates a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, equipped with precision ball bearing, damped for smooth operation, and measures 125 mm in diameter. The overall height of the castor assembly is 155 mm. Load capacity specifications include a dynamic load rating of 275 kg at 4 km/h operating speed and a static load capacity of 550 kg. This castor is suitable for diverse applications including automotive OEM, catering carts and meal delivery systems, container construction, electronic systems and clean-room technology, fire fighting technology and fire protection, machine construction, post logistic systems, production and platform trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal equipment, and work benches.
Fixed castor 125 mm
The Alpha fixed castor features a medium rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet material, providing robust durability and structural integrity for demanding industrial environments. The wheel incorporates a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, mounted on precision roller bearings for smooth operation, and measures 125 mm in diameter. The overall height of the complete assembly is 155 mm, ensuring compatibility with standard equipment configurations. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 300 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 600 kg, making it suitable for automotive OEM, catering carts and meal delivery systems, container construction, electronic systems and clean-room technology, fire fighting technology and fire protection, machine construction, post logistic systems, production and platform trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal equipment, and work benches.
Swivel castor 160 mm
The Alpha swivel castor features a medium rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet and incorporates a two ball races swivel bearing system for smooth directional movement and enhanced durability. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, fitted with a plain bearing and measuring 160 mm in diameter. The castor has an overall height of 200 mm, providing optimal clearance for various applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 350 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 700 kg, making it suitable for automotive OEM, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, fire fighting technology, machine construction, logistics systems, production trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal systems, and work benches.
Swivel castor 160 mm
The Alpha swivel castor features a medium rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and enhanced durability. The 160 mm diameter wheel is manufactured from polyamide with an identical polyamide tread material, providing excellent wear resistance and chemical compatibility, whilst the integrated roller bearing ensures reliable operation under load. The castor has an overall height of 200 mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 350 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 700 kg, making it ideal for automotive OEM applications, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, fire fighting technology, machine construction, logistics systems, production trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal systems, and work benches.
Swivel castor 200 mm
The Alpha swivel castor features a medium rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet material and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and enhanced durability. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, providing consistent performance characteristics, whilst utilising a plain bearing system for reliable rotation. The wheel diameter measures 200 mm with an overall height dimension of 240 mm. Load capacity specifications include a dynamic rating of 350 kg at 4 km/h operating speed and a static load capacity of 700 kg, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications including automotive OEM, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, machine construction, transport equipment, and various trolley applications.
Swivel castor with total lock 80 mm
The Alpha swivel castor with total lock features a small rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet material and incorporates a robust two ball races swivel bearing system for smooth directional movement. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, equipped with a roller bearing for enhanced durability and performance. The wheel diameter measures 80mm with an overall height of 108mm. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200kg at speeds up to 4km/h and a static load capacity of 400kg. This versatile castor is suitable for diverse applications including automotive OEM, catering carts and meal delivery systems, container construction, electronic systems and clean-room technology, fire fighting technology and fire protection, machine construction, post logistic systems, production and platform trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal equipment, and work benches.
Swivel castor 125 mm
The Alpha swivel castor features a medium rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet and incorporates a two ball races swivel bearing system for smooth directional movement. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, equipped with roller bearing for enhanced durability and performance, measuring 125 mm in diameter. The castor has an overall height of 155 mm, providing optimal clearance for various applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 250 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 500 kg. This robust castor is suitable for automotive OEM, catering carts and meal delivery systems, container construction, electronic systems and clean-room technology, fire fighting technology and fire protection, machine construction, post logistic systems, production and platform trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal equipment, and work benches.
Swivel castor 80 mm
The Alpha swivel castor features a bolt hole fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and enhanced durability. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, providing consistent performance characteristics, whilst a plain bearing system supports the 80mm diameter wheel for reliable operation. The castor has an overall height of 108mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 150kg at speeds up to 4km/h and a static load capacity of 300kg, making it ideal for automotive OEM, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, fire fighting technology, machine construction, logistics systems, production trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal systems, and work benches.
Swivel castor 100 mm
The Alpha swivel castor features a bolt hole fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and enhanced durability. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, providing consistent performance characteristics, whilst a plain bearing system supports the 100mm diameter wheel for reliable operation. The castor has an overall height of 128mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 150kg at speeds up to 4km/h and a static load capacity of 300kg, making it ideal for automotive OEM, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, fire fighting technology, machine construction, logistics systems, production trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal systems, and work benches.
Swivel castor with total lock 80 mm
The Alpha swivel castor with total lock features a bolt hole fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and reliable locking functionality. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, mounted on a plain bearing system for consistent performance, with a diameter of 80 mm. The castor has an overall height of 108 mm, providing compact integration whilst maintaining structural integrity. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 150 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 300 kg, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications including automotive OEM, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, machine construction, transport equipment, and various trolley applications.
Swivel castor with total lock 100 mm
The Alpha swivel castor with total lock features a bolt hole fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and reliable locking functionality. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, mounted on a plain bearing system for consistent rolling performance, with a diameter of 100 mm. The castor has an overall height of 128 mm, providing compact integration whilst maintaining structural integrity. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 150 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 250 kg, making it suitable for automotive OEM, catering carts and meal delivery systems, container construction, electronic systems and clean-room technology, fire fighting technology and fire protection, machine construction, post logistic systems, production and platform trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal equipment, and work benches.
Swivel castor with total lock 80 mm
The Alpha swivel castor with total lock features a bolt hole fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and reliable locking functionality. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, mounted on a plain bearing system for consistent rolling performance, with a diameter of 80 mm. The castor has an overall height of 108 mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load capacity specifications include a dynamic load rating of 150 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 300 kg, providing robust performance for demanding operational requirements across automotive OEM, catering systems, container construction, electronic systems, fire protection equipment, machinery, logistics, production trolleys, roll cages, tool storage, transport equipment, waste disposal systems, and workbenches.
Swivel castor 80 mm
The Alpha swivel castor features a small rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and enhanced durability. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, providing consistent performance characteristics, whilst utilising a plain bearing system for reliable rotation. The wheel diameter measures 80 mm with an overall height of 108 mm. Load capacity specifications include a dynamic load rating of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 kg, making this castor suitable for automotive OEM, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, fire fighting technology, machine construction, logistics systems, production trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal equipment, and work benches.
Swivel castor 80 mm
The Alpha stainless is a swivel castor designed for demanding industrial applications. The castor features a bolt hole fitting for secure mounting to equipment. The housing is constructed from heavy-duty stainless steel and incorporates a precision swivel bearing system with two ball races, ensuring smooth rotation and enhanced durability in corrosive environments. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with an identical polyamide tread material, providing excellent chemical resistance and low rolling resistance. The wheel operates on a plain bearing system and has a diameter of 80 mm. The castor has an overall height of 108 mm, making it suitable for medium-duty mobile equipment. Load specifications include a dynamic load capacity of 150 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 300 kg, providing reliable performance under varying operational conditions.
Swivel castor 125 mm
The Alpha stainless is a swivel castor designed for demanding industrial applications. The fitting features a bolt hole configuration for secure mounting to equipment. The housing is constructed from heavy-duty stainless steel and incorporates a precision swivel bearing system with two ball races, ensuring smooth rotation and enhanced durability in corrosive environments. The wheel comprises a 125 mm diameter polyamide body with matching polyamide tread material, providing excellent chemical resistance and low rolling resistance. The wheel operates on a plain bearing system for reliable performance. The castor has an overall height of 155 mm, making it suitable for medium-duty mobile equipment. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 150 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 300 kg, delivering robust performance for industrial transport applications.
Swivel castor with total lock 80 mm
The Alpha stainless is a swivel castor with total lock featuring a bolt hole fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy-duty stainless steel and incorporates a precision swivel bearing system utilising two ball races to ensure smooth directional movement and enhanced durability. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with an identical polyamide tread material, providing excellent wear resistance and chemical compatibility. The wheel operates on a plain bearing system and measures 80 mm in diameter for optimal load distribution. The castor has an overall height of 108 mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 150 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 300 kg, ensuring reliable performance under demanding operational conditions.
Swivel castor with total lock 125 mm
The Alpha stainless is a swivel castor with total lock designed for demanding industrial applications. The castor features a bolt hole fitting for secure mounting to equipment. The housing is constructed from heavy-duty stainless steel and incorporates two ball races in the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth rotation and exceptional durability in corrosive environments. The wheel comprises a 125 mm diameter polyamide body with an identical polyamide tread material, mounted on a plain bearing system for reliable operation. The castor has an overall height of 155 mm. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 150 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 300 kg, making it suitable for medium to heavy-duty mobile equipment requiring precise positioning control.
Swivel castor 80 mm
The Alpha stainless swivel castor has a bolt hole fitting with a housing made of heavy stainless steel containing two ball races for the swivel bearing. The wheel body is made of polyamide with a tread made of the same polyamide material. The wheel uses a stainless roller bearing. The Alpha stainless swivel castor has a wheel diameter of 80 mm and an overall height of 108 mm. At 4 km/h, it has a load capacity of 150 kg and a static load capacity of 300 kg.
Swivel castor with total lock 80 mm
The Alpha stainless swivel castor with total lock and bolt hole fitting has a housing made of stainless steel (heavy). It features a two ball races swivel bearing and a polyamide wheel body with an identical polyamide tread material. The wheel uses a stainless roller bearing and has a diameter of 80 mm. The overall height of the castor is 108 mm. At 4 km/h, the Alpha stainless swivel castor has a load capacity of 150 kg. Under static conditions, it can support loads up to 300 kg.
Swivel castor with total lock 100 mm
The Alpha stainless swivel castor with total lock and bolt hole fitting has a housing made of stainless steel (heavy). It features a two ball races swivel bearing and a polyamide wheel body with an identical polyamide tread material. The wheel uses a stainless roller bearing and has a diameter of 100 mm. The overall height of the castor is 128 mm. At 4 km/h, the swivel castor has a load capacity of 150 kg. Under static load conditions, the load capacity is 300 kg.
Swivel castor 100 mm
The Alpha stainless swivel castor has a bolt hole fitting with a housing made of heavy stainless steel containing two ball races for the swivel bearing. The wheel body is made of polyamide with an identical polyamide tread material. The wheel uses a stainless roller bearing and has a diameter of 100 mm. The overall height of the castor is 128 mm. At 4 km/h, the castor has a load capacity of 150 kg and a static load capacity of 300 kg.
Swivel castor 100 mm
The Alpha stainless swivel castor features a small rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from stainless steel, heavy grade material and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and enhanced durability. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, providing consistent performance characteristics, whilst utilising a plain bearing system for reliable rotation. The wheel diameter measures 100mm with an overall height of 128mm. Load capacity specifications include a dynamic rating of 200kg at 4km/h operating speed and a static load capacity of 400kg. This castor is specifically designed for demanding applications including catering carts and meal delivery systems, container construction, electronic systems and clean-room technology, fire fighting technology and fire protection, machine construction, and transport equipment where corrosion resistance and reliable performance are essential requirements.
Swivel castor with total lock 100 mm
The Alpha stainless is a swivel castor with total lock featuring a small rectangular plate fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from stainless steel, heavy grade material and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth directional movement and reliable locking functionality. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, utilising a plain bearing system and measuring 100mm in diameter for optimal performance across various surfaces. The castor has an overall height of 128mm, providing appropriate clearance for most applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200kg at speeds up to 4km/h and a static load capacity of 400kg, making it suitable for catering carts and meal delivery systems, container construction, electronic systems and clean-room technology, fire fighting technology and fire protection, machine construction, and transport equipment applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Advantages of Nylon Castors
Nylon castors are a robust mobility solution designed for demanding applications. Known for their high load capacity and low rolling resistance, these castors excel in environments where durability and efficiency are key. Their hard nylon tread ensures minimal wear and smooth manoeuvring on firm surfaces. With a variety of housing types and mounting options, nylon castors can be tailored to meet a wide range of operational requirements.
TENTE nylon castors offer various benefits:
High Load Capacity - Nylon castors can carry heavy loads with ease thanks to their rigid and durable tread. This makes them ideal for demanding applications that require reliable performance under pressure.
Low Rolling Resistance - The hard nylon tread surface enables smooth and effortless rolling, even under full load. This improves manoeuvrability and reduces the effort required to move equipment.
Exceptional Wear Resistance - Nylon is highly resistant to abrasion and deformation, ensuring a long service life even in continuous operation. Its durability minimizes maintenance and replacement needs.
Chemical and Moisture Resistance - Nylon castors perform well in environments exposed to water, cleaning agents, and many industrial chemicals. This makes them suitable for hygiene-sensitive and industrial settings.
Temperature Tolerance - Withstanding a wide range of temperatures, nylon castors remain functional in both cold storage and warmer working conditions without compromising performance.
Nylon castors are available in a variety of designs to meet the specific demands of industrial, healthcare, and furniture applications. Each type is engineered to deliver targeted performance benefits - ranging from high load capacity and low rolling resistance to excellent durability and chemical resistance. Below are some of the most common types of nylon castors and their key advantages:
Heavy Duty Nylon Castors
Designed for the most demanding industrial tasks, heavy duty nylon castors excel under high loads without compromising rolling performance. Their rigid tread ensures reliable mobility in warehouses, production halls, and distribution centres. These benefits make nylon castors particularly well-suited for heavy duty transport trolleys and more. One example is our Kappa castor – using a DURATECH nylon wheel it can handle loads of to 3,000 kg. Another example is our Omikron twin, equipped with two nylon wheels it is capable of handling loads of up to 15,000 kg.
Nylon Swivel Castors
Nylon swivel castors provide excellent manoeuvrability, allowing to change direction smoothly and effortlessly. They are especially valuable in confined spaces, making them ideal for applications like catering carts, meal delivery systems, professional cleaning care and mobile furniture, where precise handling is required. One example is our Alpha stainless swivel castor – using a stainless steel swivel housing, it can be equipped with a nylon wheel, allowing for a load capacity of 500 kg per castor.
Small Nylon Castors
Small nylon castors are designed for compact furniture and light equipment where space-saving mobility is essential. With wheel diameters starting from just 35 mm, they provide smooth rolling for applications like bedside tables, office furniture, and other lightweight mobile applications. Their hard nylon tread ensures durable performance while keeping the overall height to a minimum, making them ideal for designs where both functionality and a discreet appearance are required.
Fields of Application for Nylon Castors
Nylon castors are chosen wherever high load capacity, low rolling resistance, and long-lasting durability are required. Their robust design makes them a popular choice for industrial, healthcare, and furniture applications, supporting both light duty and heavy duty equipment. In industrial and logistics environments, nylon castors are used for applications like professional cleaning carts, transport equipment, and production and platform trolleys, where smooth maneuvering under heavy loads is essential. Their hard nylon tread ensures minimal wear, even during continuous operation in production and warehouse settings. In healthcare applications, nylon castors are fitted to applications like patient lifters, treatment chairs, and bedside tables, offering reliable and low-maintenance mobility. Their resistance to cleaning agents and moisture makes them well-suited for hygiene-sensitive environments. For furniture and mobile applications, nylon castors are commonly found on applications like catering carts, media furniture and office chairs. They enable effortless repositioning of equipment and furniture, ensuring functional mobility in both professional and commercial settings.