Sliding Gate Wheel 78mm, 20mm Round Track, 360 Degree Rotating Head

A small grooved wheel with a head that turns through a full circle. Instead of a fixed plate, the fork of this 78mm wheel is carried on a round steel boss that rotates through 360 degrees, so the wheel can turn independently of whatever it is fixed to. The groove suits 20mm round track. The boss is 47mm across and 25mm deep, and the data sheet shows no bolt holes in it, so plan how you will fix it before you order. A load rating is not published for this line and we will not guess one. If your gate is heavy, choose a wheel with a stated limit. The price shown is for one wheel. The minimum order is 5.

Why a rotating head works

The wheel can turn to meet the track. A fixed wheel relies on the gate and the track being exactly in line. A wheel on a rotating head has freedom to turn, which is useful where a fixed wheel would bind.

Compact. The whole wheel is 115mm tall and the fork is only 80 x 44mm, so it fits below a gate where a bigger carriage will not.

A groove matched to round track. The groove suits 20mm round track, keeping the wheel on its line.

Where it is used

Small sliding gates and sliding frames on 20mm round track, where the head of a wheel needs to turn. It is suited to smaller, lighter jobs, and it is not a replacement for a rated double wheel on a large commercial gate.

Specifications

Choosing the right wheel

Choose this wheel when the head needs to rotate, and the gate is small enough that you are comfortable without a published load figure. If you need a stated limit, a bolt-through or double wheel is the better choice. The 78mm wheel is also smaller than most sliding wheels in the range, so check your bottom rail clears the track at 115mm.

See the full range of gate wheels and sliding gate hardware.

Fitting and care

Work out your fixing before you start. The boss has a plain round body with a small recess in its top face, so it needs a plate, a socket or a weld detail of your own. Confirm the method suits the gate, or call us. Set the wheel so the groove sits square on the 20mm track, and move the gate by hand along the whole run to check it does not bind.

Keep the track clear of grit, and check the rotating head still turns freely at each service. If it has seized or gone rough, replace the wheel.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order 5 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.