4 Inch Swivel Castor Wheel with Foot Brake | 70 kg Load

Moving loads smoothly and safely is the heartbeat of every warehouse, clinic, hotel kitchen and fabrication shop in Kenya. The 4 Inch Swivel Castor Wheel with Foot Brake is engineered to keep that heartbeat strong. Built around a 100 mm elastic-rubber tyre, the wheel glides quietly over terrazzo, epoxy, timber and even rough concrete without scuffing or vibration. A robust pressed-steel fork—zinc-plated to corrosion standards, houses a double-ball raceway that swivels a full 360 degrees, so operators negotiate narrow aisles or busy prep rooms with fingertip precision.

Engineering you can trust
Our in-house engineers specified a 33 mm tread width and roller-bearing hub to strike the perfect balance between low rolling resistance and high load capacity. Laboratory tests at 50,000 revolutions under a 70 kg dynamic load show <3 % tread wear—well inside ISO guidelines for elastic wheels. The integrated foot brake uses a stamped-steel lever that positively engages both the wheel and the swivel, eliminating that annoying “creep” common with lesser total-lock designs.

Why elastic rubber?
Compared with traditional blue PVC or PU wheels, elastic rubber offers up to 40 % noise reduction and 30 % higher shock absorption while remaining non-marking—vital for hospitals or retail spaces that demand pristine floors. Its lower rolling resistance also translates into a measurable 12 % push-force savings, reducing operator fatigue during long shifts.

Made for Kenyan conditions
From Kisumu’s lakeside humidity to dusty Athi River factories, Kenyan facilities face punishing environments. That’s why every fork is hot-dip zinc coated at ≥8 µm, and the red polymer dust cap keeps metal swarf or sand from entering the swivel raceway. The bearing grease retains viscosity up to 120 °C, perfect for bakery oven racks that cool near hot decks.

Applications in focus

The 100 × 80 mm top plate includes 8 × 9 mm oval slots—no need to redrill existing carts. Use M8 or 5⁄16″ bolts torqued to 18 N·m. For wood-decked trolleys, we recommend 30 mm pan-head screws with fender washers to spread the load. Normally, it is recommened to pair the 4 inch swivel castor wheel with brake with its counterpart, the 4 inch swivel castor wheel. This is to allow ease of movement by having to only unlock two wheels in a set of four. 

Conclusion
When you need a dependable, easy-rolling castor that stands up to Kenya’s demanding fast-growing logistics & economic sector, the 4 Inch Swivel Castor Wheel with Brake is the professional’s choice.