Polyamide / Nylon Castors
Swivel castor with total lock 200 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, providing consistent performance characteristics, whilst a plain bearing system delivers dependable rotation with minimal maintenance requirements. With a wheel diameter of 200 mm, the castor achieves an overall height of 235 mm, making it suitable for medium to heavy-duty applications. The unit offers a dynamic load capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 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 100 mm
The Alpha swivel castor features a bolt hole fitting for secure mounting applications. The housing is constructed from heavy steel sheet material 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, supported by a plain bearing mechanism, and measures 100 mm in diameter. The castor has an overall height of 128 mm. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 125 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 250 kg. This versatile castor is suitable for automotive OEM applications, 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 bolt hole 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 under load. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body construction, mounted on a plain bearing system for reliable rotation, with a diameter of 125 mm. The castor has an overall height of 155 mm, providing appropriate ground clearance for various applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 125 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 160 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 utilising a plain bearing system for reliable rotation. The wheel diameter measures 160 mm with an overall height of 195 mm. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 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 200 mm
The Alpha swivel castor features a bolt hole 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 assembly comprises a polyamide body with matching polyamide tread material, providing excellent durability and floor protection, whilst utilising a plain bearing for reliable rotation. The wheel measures 200 mm in diameter, contributing to an overall height of 235 mm for the complete castor unit. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 kg, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications including automotive OEM, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, fire fighting technology, machine construction, post logistics, production trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal systems, and work benches.
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, and measures 100 mm in diameter for optimal manoeuvrability. The castor has an overall height of 128 mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 125 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 250 kg, providing robust performance for demanding operational requirements across automotive OEM, catering systems, container construction, and numerous other industrial applications.
Swivel castor with total lock 125 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 material and incorporates two ball races for the swivel bearing mechanism, ensuring smooth rotational 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 operation. The wheel diameter measures 125 mm with an overall height dimension of 155 mm. Load capacity specifications include a dynamic load rating of 125 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 160 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 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 construction, fitted with a plain bearing system for consistent rolling performance, and measures 160 mm in diameter. The castor has an overall height of 195 mm, providing appropriate clearance for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 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 with total lock 200 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, providing consistent performance characteristics, whilst utilising a plain bearing system for rotational movement with a diameter of 200 mm. The castor has an overall height of 235 mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 kg, 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 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 a precision two ball race swivel bearing system for smooth directional movement. The wheel comprises a polyamide body with an identical polyamide tread material, providing excellent wear resistance and chemical compatibility. The wheel is equipped with roller bearings for reduced rolling resistance and measures 80 mm in diameter. The castor has an overall height of 108 mm, making it suitable for medium-duty applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 kg, ensuring reliable performance under varying operational conditions whilst maintaining structural integrity.
Swivel castor 125 mm
The Alpha is a heavy duty swivel castor with bolt hole fitting and a housing made of steel sheet. It has a two ball race swivel bearing that allows the wheel to rotate 360 degrees. The 125 mm diameter wheel has a body made of polyamide with a polyamide tread. The wheel uses a roller bearing. The overall height of the castor is 155 mm. It has a load capacity of 125 kg at 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 250 kg. The steel housing and two ball race bearing provide durability while the polyamide wheel with roller bearing ensures smooth rolling. With its heavy duty construction, 360 degree rotation, and generous load ratings, the Alpha provides reliable mobility in demanding applications.
Swivel castor with total lock 125 mm
The Alpha is a heavy duty swivel castor with total lock and bolt hole fitting. The housing is made of steel sheet for durability. It has two ball races for smooth 360 degree swiveling. The wheel body and tread are made of polyamide material. The 125mm diameter wheels have roller bearings for easy rolling. With an overall height of 155mm, this castor has a load capacity of 125kg at 4km/h or 250kg when static.
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 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 roller bearing system delivers enhanced durability and reduced rolling resistance. The wheel diameter measures 80mm with an overall height of 108mm, making it suitable for medium-duty applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200kg at speeds up to 4km/h and a static load capacity of 400kg, making this castor 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.
Fixed castor 80 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 structural integrity and durability in demanding industrial environments. The wheel incorporates a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, ensuring consistent performance characteristics throughout the component. The wheel is equipped with a roller bearing system for smooth operation and reduced friction, with a diameter of 80 mm for optimal load distribution. The castor has an overall height of 108 mm, making it suitable for various equipment configurations. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 kg, providing reliable performance for both mobile and stationary applications.
Fixed castor 200 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 a plain bearing system for smooth operation, with a diameter of 200 mm ensuring excellent rolling performance. The overall height measures 240 mm, making it suitable for various equipment configurations. 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 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 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 a plain bearing system supports the 125 mm diameter wheel for reliable operation. The castor has an overall height of 155 mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 275 kg at 4 km/h operating speed and a static load capacity of 550 kg, 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 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 a plain bearing system supports the 100 mm diameter wheel for reliable operation. The castor has an overall height of 128 mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 kg, 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 80 mm
The Alpha swivel castor 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 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 4 km/h operating speed 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 systems, and work benches.
Fixed castor 80 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 for demanding industrial environments. The wheel incorporates a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, ensuring consistent performance characteristics, whilst utilising a plain bearing system for reliable operation. The wheel diameter measures 80 mm, contributing to smooth movement across various surfaces. The overall height of the castor assembly is 108 mm, making it suitable for applications requiring moderate ground clearance. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 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 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 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 utilising a plain bearing system for rotational movement, with a diameter of 80 mm. The castor has an overall height of 108 mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 kg, making it ideal for automotive OEM, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, fire fighting technology, machine construction, logistics, production trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal systems, and work benches.
Swivel castor with total lock 100 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 utilising a plain bearing system for rotational movement, with a diameter of 100 mm. The castor has an overall height of 128 mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 kg, making it ideal for automotive OEM, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, fire fighting technology, machine construction, logistics, production trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal systems, and work benches.
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 utilising a plain bearing system for rotational movement, with a diameter of 125 mm. The castor has an overall height of 155 mm, making it suitable for various industrial applications. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 275 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 550 kg, making it ideal for automotive OEM, catering carts, container construction, electronic systems, fire fighting technology, machine construction, logistics, production trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal systems, and work benches.
Swivel castor 108 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 the roller bearing system delivers reliable rotation with minimal friction. The wheel diameter measures 108 mm, contributing to an overall height of 132 mm for the complete assembly. Load specifications include a dynamic capacity of 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h and a static load capacity of 400 kg, making this castor suitable for demanding industrial applications including 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.
Fixed castor 108 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 structural integrity and durability in demanding industrial environments. The wheel incorporates a polyamide body with tread material identical to the wheel body, ensuring consistent performance characteristics, whilst the 108 mm diameter wheel operates on precision roller bearings for smooth movement and extended service life. With an overall height of 132 mm, this castor offers compact integration whilst maintaining excellent load-bearing capabilities. The dynamic load capacity reaches 200 kg at speeds up to 4 km/h, with a static load capacity of 400 kg, making it suitable for automotive OEM applications, catering carts and meal delivery systems, container construction, electronic systems and clean-room technology, fire fighting technology and protection, machine construction, post logistic systems, production and platform trolleys, roll cages, tool cabinets, transport equipment, waste disposal equipment, and work benches.
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.