{"id":2762,"date":"2016-11-20T22:28:22","date_gmt":"2016-11-20T22:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2762"},"modified":"2020-09-05T04:58:38","modified_gmt":"2020-09-05T04:58:38","slug":"5-types-castor-wheel-fixings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/5-types-castor-wheel-fixings\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Types of Castor Wheel Fixings"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Castor Wheel Fixings &#8211; The 5 Methods<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Castors are available in a range of different Castor Wheel fixings.&nbsp; These different varieties allow for Castor Wheels to be installed onto various fabrications and assembly types with ease.<\/p>\n<p>Within this article we will explore the various \u201cFixing\u201d types:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Top Plate Castors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common Castor Fixing Methods on the market, with around 65% off all Bulldog\u2019s sales incorporating this design.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2738 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nylon-Castors.jpg\" alt=\"Nylon Castors and Wheels\" width=\"214\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nylon-Castors.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nylon-Castors-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nylon-Castors-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nylon-Castors-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A straight forward design, which incorporates a square or rectangular steel top plate connected to the Castor through a ball-bearing swivel race.&nbsp; The Top Plate typically has 4 bolting holes for connecting to the equipment of machinery, however 2 hole versions are also available for small furniture and appliance castors.<\/p>\n<p>Top Plate Castors typically provide the highest strength, so are also ideal for heavy duty applications.<\/p>\n<p>The design allows for easy fixing to flat wood\/board, sheet steel and fabricated brackets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/\">To Buy Top Plate Castors Online &#8211; Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bolt Hole Castors &amp; Single Bolt Castors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Also, an extremely popular fixing method, having 2 slight variations.&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2763 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Single Bolt Castor\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/39-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2640 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/100mm-rubber-bolt-hole-with-brake-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rubber Caster Wheels - Trolley Wheels\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/100mm-rubber-bolt-hole-with-brake-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/100mm-rubber-bolt-hole-with-brake-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/100mm-rubber-bolt-hole-with-brake-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/100mm-rubber-bolt-hole-with-brake.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bolt Hole Castors<\/strong> have a single hole at the top of the castor bracket, allowing for a Bolt to be passed through the hole and fixed to the equipment of machinery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Single Bolt Castors (or Single Stud Castor)<\/strong> have a Single Stud protruding from the Castor Bracket, allowing the&nbsp;equipment or machinery to be mounted directly onto the stud.<\/p>\n<p>The Bolt Hole &amp; Single Bolt Castors provide the opportunity for mounting to almost every type of equipment fixing point, whether it be a flat wood\/board, sheet steel or fabricated bracket.&nbsp; In addition, with the use of additional components, the castors can be fixed into metal tubes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/index.php?route=product\/attributessearch&amp;filter_category_id=0&amp;filter_groups[7][15]=Single%20Bolt\">To buy Bolt Hole or Single Bolt Castors &#8211; Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>To connect the Bolt Hole or Single Bolt Castors into metal tubes, the following add-on components can be utilised.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Threaded Tube Inserts&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 These are simply moulded plastic inserts which can be pressed into the end of a metal tube <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2764 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ROUND-THREADED-TUBE-INSERT-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"threaded tube insert\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ROUND-THREADED-TUBE-INSERT-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ROUND-THREADED-TUBE-INSERT-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ROUND-THREADED-TUBE-INSERT-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ROUND-THREADED-TUBE-INSERT.jpg 395w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>or box section. The Inserts are available in a range of sizes to suit most standardised tubes, and have a central female threaded to connect to the castor bolt. The Threaded can be plastic, or for heavy duty applications may be manufactured from steel. &nbsp;&nbsp;The \u201cRibs\u201d of the insert provide an interference fit, ensuring the inserts do not easily come out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weld-On Threaded Inserts<\/strong> \u2013 These are manufactured from Stainless Steel (however steel versions are available for volume orders). The<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2765 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/weld-on-insert-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"castor fixings\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/weld-on-insert-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/weld-on-insert-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/>&nbsp;provide the highest level of strength and permanent fixture to the equipment.&nbsp; The Inserts are simply welded to the end of a stainless steel tube or box section, and the castor wheel is screwed into the insert.&nbsp; The are ideal for heavy duty castors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expanding Inserts<\/strong> \u2013 As the name suggests, these inserts expand once assembled into a square box section or tube. The expanding <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2766 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/expanding-insert-castor-wheel.jpg\" alt=\"expanding inserts for castors\" width=\"84\" height=\"93\">insert is manufactured from Polypropylene, and has 2 small threaded cones internally within the insert.&nbsp; As a bolt is threaded through the insert the 2 cones are pulled together and make the plastic expand.&nbsp; The cones can be supplied in plastic, or metal for heavy duty (high locking) applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><br \/>\nStem Fitting Castors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to the Single Bolt Castor, these castors have a metal spigot, called a Stem, protruding from the top of the Castor.&nbsp; A Female Insert is <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-2767 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/stem-fitting-castors.jpg\" alt=\"stem fitting castor\" width=\"92\" height=\"81\">used with this type of fixing.&nbsp; Basically the Female insert is fixed to the equipment, typically into wooden surfaces, and the stem of the castor \u201cclicks\u201d into the female insert.&nbsp; A typically application would be the Caster Wheels used on a bed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>U Bracket Castors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>U Bracket Castor Wheel Fixings are typically found in the Office and Furniture Equipment Industry.&nbsp; The shape of fixing bracket is a \u201cU\u201d which is typically <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2768 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/18mm-U-Bracket-Castor-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"u bracket castors\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/18mm-U-Bracket-Castor-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/18mm-U-Bracket-Castor-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>fitted over a piece of wood\/board, such as a desk frame.&nbsp; A screw or bolt is then passed through the bracket and wooden board.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Bulldog Castors Ltd specialise in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/\">Castors<\/a> and Wheels.&nbsp; Our engineers have decades of experience in the Industrial Components and manufacturing Industry.&nbsp; For technical advice and solutions realating to Castors or Castor Wheel Fixings, contact the Bulldog\u2122 team on +44 (0)116 2970521 or <a href=\"mailto:sales@bulldogcastors.co.uk\">sales@bulldogcastors.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Castor Wheel Fixings &#8211; The 5 Methods Castors are available in a range of different Castor Wheel fixings.&nbsp; These different varieties allow for Castor Wheels to be installed onto various fabrications and assembly types with ease. Within this article we will explore the various \u201cFixing\u201d types: &nbsp; Top Plate Castors One of the most common Castor Fixing Methods on the market, with around 65% off all Bulldog\u2019s sales incorporating this design. A straight forward design, which incorporates a square or rectangular steel top plate connected to the Castor through a ball-bearing swivel race.&nbsp; The Top Plate typically has 4 bolting holes for connecting to the equipment of machinery, however 2 hole versions are also available for small furniture and appliance castors. Top Plate Castors typically provide the highest strength, so are also ideal for heavy duty applications. The design allows for easy fixing to flat wood\/board, sheet steel and fabricated brackets. To Buy Top Plate Castors Online &#8211; Click Here Bolt Hole Castors &amp; Single Bolt Castors Also, an extremely popular fixing method, having 2 slight variations.&nbsp; Bolt Hole Castors have a single hole at the top of the castor bracket, allowing for a Bolt to be passed through the hole and fixed to the equipment of machinery. Single Bolt Castors (or Single Stud Castor) have a Single Stud protruding from the Castor Bracket, allowing the&nbsp;equipment or machinery to be mounted directly onto the stud. The Bolt Hole &amp; Single Bolt Castors provide the opportunity for mounting to almost every type of equipment fixing point, whether it be a flat wood\/board, sheet steel or fabricated bracket.&nbsp; In addition, with the use of additional components, the castors can be fixed into metal tubes. To buy Bolt Hole or Single Bolt Castors &#8211; Click Here To connect the Bolt Hole or Single Bolt Castors into metal tubes, the following add-on components can be utilised. Threaded Tube Inserts&nbsp;\u2013 These are simply moulded plastic inserts which can be pressed into the end of a metal tube or box section. The Inserts are available in a range of sizes to suit most standardised tubes, and have a central female threaded to connect to the castor bolt. The Threaded can be plastic, or for heavy duty applications may be manufactured from steel. &nbsp;&nbsp;The \u201cRibs\u201d of the insert provide an interference fit, ensuring the inserts do not easily come out. Weld-On Threaded Inserts \u2013 These are manufactured from Stainless Steel (however steel versions are available for volume orders). The &nbsp;provide the highest level of strength and permanent fixture to the equipment.&nbsp; The Inserts are simply welded to the end of a stainless steel tube or box section, and the castor wheel is screwed into the insert.&nbsp; The are ideal for heavy duty castors. &nbsp; Expanding Inserts \u2013 As the name suggests, these inserts expand once assembled into a square box section or tube. The expanding insert is manufactured from Polypropylene, and has 2 small threaded cones internally within the insert.&nbsp; As a bolt is threaded through the insert the 2 cones are pulled together and make the plastic expand.&nbsp; The cones can be supplied in plastic, or metal for heavy duty (high locking) applications. Stem Fitting Castors Similar to the Single Bolt Castor, these castors have a metal spigot, called a Stem, protruding from the top of the Castor.&nbsp; A Female Insert is used with this type of fixing.&nbsp; Basically the Female insert is fixed to the equipment, typically into wooden surfaces, and the stem of the castor \u201cclicks\u201d into the female insert.&nbsp; A typically application would be the Caster Wheels used on a bed. &nbsp; U Bracket Castors U Bracket Castor Wheel Fixings are typically found in the Office and Furniture Equipment Industry.&nbsp; The shape of fixing bracket is a \u201cU\u201d which is typically fitted over a piece of wood\/board, such as a desk frame.&nbsp; A screw or bolt is then passed through the bracket and wooden board. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bulldog Castors Ltd specialise in Castors and Wheels.&nbsp; Our engineers have decades of experience in the Industrial Components and manufacturing Industry.&nbsp; For technical advice and solutions realating to Castors or Castor Wheel Fixings, contact the Bulldog\u2122 team on +44 (0)116 2970521 or sales@bulldogcastors.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2769,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[57],"tags":[134,133,132,131],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The 5 Types of Castor Wheel Fixings - Bulldog Castors Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/5-types-castor-wheel-fixings\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The 5 Types of Castor Wheel Fixings - Bulldog Castors Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Castor Wheel Fixings &#8211; The 5 Methods Castors are available in a range of different Castor Wheel fixings.&nbsp; These different varieties allow for Castor Wheels to be installed onto various fabrications and assembly types with ease. 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To Buy Top Plate Castors Online &#8211; Click Here Bolt Hole Castors &amp; Single Bolt Castors Also, an extremely popular fixing method, having 2 slight variations.&nbsp; Bolt Hole Castors have a single hole at the top of the castor bracket, allowing for a Bolt to be passed through the hole and fixed to the equipment of machinery. Single Bolt Castors (or Single Stud Castor) have a Single Stud protruding from the Castor Bracket, allowing the&nbsp;equipment or machinery to be mounted directly onto the stud. The Bolt Hole &amp; Single Bolt Castors provide the opportunity for mounting to almost every type of equipment fixing point, whether it be a flat wood\/board, sheet steel or fabricated bracket.&nbsp; In addition, with the use of additional components, the castors can be fixed into metal tubes. To buy Bolt Hole or Single Bolt Castors &#8211; Click Here To connect the Bolt Hole or Single Bolt Castors into metal tubes, the following add-on components can be utilised. Threaded Tube Inserts&nbsp;\u2013 These are simply moulded plastic inserts which can be pressed into the end of a metal tube or box section. The Inserts are available in a range of sizes to suit most standardised tubes, and have a central female threaded to connect to the castor bolt. The Threaded can be plastic, or for heavy duty applications may be manufactured from steel. &nbsp;&nbsp;The \u201cRibs\u201d of the insert provide an interference fit, ensuring the inserts do not easily come out. Weld-On Threaded Inserts \u2013 These are manufactured from Stainless Steel (however steel versions are available for volume orders). The &nbsp;provide the highest level of strength and permanent fixture to the equipment.&nbsp; The Inserts are simply welded to the end of a stainless steel tube or box section, and the castor wheel is screwed into the insert.&nbsp; The are ideal for heavy duty castors. &nbsp; Expanding Inserts \u2013 As the name suggests, these inserts expand once assembled into a square box section or tube. The expanding insert is manufactured from Polypropylene, and has 2 small threaded cones internally within the insert.&nbsp; As a bolt is threaded through the insert the 2 cones are pulled together and make the plastic expand.&nbsp; The cones can be supplied in plastic, or metal for heavy duty (high locking) applications. 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Within this article we will explore the various \u201cFixing\u201d types: &nbsp; Top Plate Castors One of the most common Castor Fixing Methods on the market, with around 65% off all Bulldog\u2019s sales incorporating this design. A straight forward design, which incorporates a square or rectangular steel top plate connected to the Castor through a ball-bearing swivel race.&nbsp; The Top Plate typically has 4 bolting holes for connecting to the equipment of machinery, however 2 hole versions are also available for small furniture and appliance castors. Top Plate Castors typically provide the highest strength, so are also ideal for heavy duty applications. The design allows for easy fixing to flat wood\/board, sheet steel and fabricated brackets. To Buy Top Plate Castors Online &#8211; Click Here Bolt Hole Castors &amp; Single Bolt Castors Also, an extremely popular fixing method, having 2 slight variations.&nbsp; Bolt Hole Castors have a single hole at the top of the castor bracket, allowing for a Bolt to be passed through the hole and fixed to the equipment of machinery. Single Bolt Castors (or Single Stud Castor) have a Single Stud protruding from the Castor Bracket, allowing the&nbsp;equipment or machinery to be mounted directly onto the stud. The Bolt Hole &amp; Single Bolt Castors provide the opportunity for mounting to almost every type of equipment fixing point, whether it be a flat wood\/board, sheet steel or fabricated bracket.&nbsp; In addition, with the use of additional components, the castors can be fixed into metal tubes. To buy Bolt Hole or Single Bolt Castors &#8211; Click Here To connect the Bolt Hole or Single Bolt Castors into metal tubes, the following add-on components can be utilised. Threaded Tube Inserts&nbsp;\u2013 These are simply moulded plastic inserts which can be pressed into the end of a metal tube or box section. The Inserts are available in a range of sizes to suit most standardised tubes, and have a central female threaded to connect to the castor bolt. The Threaded can be plastic, or for heavy duty applications may be manufactured from steel. &nbsp;&nbsp;The \u201cRibs\u201d of the insert provide an interference fit, ensuring the inserts do not easily come out. Weld-On Threaded Inserts \u2013 These are manufactured from Stainless Steel (however steel versions are available for volume orders). The &nbsp;provide the highest level of strength and permanent fixture to the equipment.&nbsp; The Inserts are simply welded to the end of a stainless steel tube or box section, and the castor wheel is screwed into the insert.&nbsp; The are ideal for heavy duty castors. &nbsp; Expanding Inserts \u2013 As the name suggests, these inserts expand once assembled into a square box section or tube. The expanding insert is manufactured from Polypropylene, and has 2 small threaded cones internally within the insert.&nbsp; As a bolt is threaded through the insert the 2 cones are pulled together and make the plastic expand.&nbsp; The cones can be supplied in plastic, or metal for heavy duty (high locking) applications. Stem Fitting Castors Similar to the Single Bolt Castor, these castors have a metal spigot, called a Stem, protruding from the top of the Castor.&nbsp; A Female Insert is used with this type of fixing.&nbsp; Basically the Female insert is fixed to the equipment, typically into wooden surfaces, and the stem of the castor \u201cclicks\u201d into the female insert.&nbsp; A typically application would be the Caster Wheels used on a bed. &nbsp; U Bracket Castors U Bracket Castor Wheel Fixings are typically found in the Office and Furniture Equipment Industry.&nbsp; The shape of fixing bracket is a \u201cU\u201d which is typically fitted over a piece of wood\/board, such as a desk frame.&nbsp; A screw or bolt is then passed through the bracket and wooden board. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bulldog Castors Ltd specialise in Castors and Wheels.&nbsp; Our engineers have decades of experience in the Industrial Components and manufacturing Industry.&nbsp; For technical advice and solutions realating to Castors or Castor Wheel Fixings, contact the Bulldog\u2122 team on +44 (0)116 2970521 or sales@bulldogcastors.co.uk","og_url":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/5-types-castor-wheel-fixings\/","og_site_name":"Bulldog Castors Blog","article_published_time":"2016-11-20T22:28:22+00:00","article_modified_time":"2020-09-05T04:58:38+00:00","og_image":[{"width":503,"height":501,"url":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Castor-Fixings.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Admin","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/","name":"Bulldog Castors Blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/5-types-castor-wheel-fixings\/#primaryimage","inLanguage":"en-US","url":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Castor-Fixings.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Castor-Fixings.jpg","width":503,"height":501},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/5-types-castor-wheel-fixings\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/www.bulldogcastors.co.uk\/blog\/5-types-castor-wheel-fixings\/","name":"The 5 Types of Castor Wheel Fixings - 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