Swivel Gate Caster with Spring and Bracket, Large, 120mm Wheel, 200kg Limit

A sprung caster that holds up the free end of a swing gate and turns to follow it. When a swing gate is long or heavy, the free end drops and the hinges take the strain. This caster supports that end on a 120mm wheel, and the wheel swivels on its head, so it can follow the arc of the gate rather than fighting it. A coil spring around the rod takes up small differences in ground level. The large model has a maximum weight limit of 200kg. The wheel is 24mm wide, and the open square bracket fixes to the gate upright. The price shown is for one caster. The minimum order is 3.

Why a sprung swivel caster works

The swivel follows the swing. A swing gate moves in an arc, and a wheel that can turn stays pointed along that arc as the gate moves.

The spring keeps it on the ground. As the gate crosses small rises and dips the spring extends and compresses, so the wheel keeps its contact instead of lifting clear or digging in.

A wider, slotted bracket. The 51mm wide bracket carries slotted holes in two rows, which gives you room to adjust the height when you fit it.

Where it is used

Swing gates at trade premises, business courtyards, garden centres, agricultural merchants and estates. It is the one to use on a rougher yard surface, or on a heavier gate, though the surface still needs to be firm. Soft ground will let any wheel sink, so give it a firm strip to run on.

Specifications

Choosing the right caster

This is the largest of the three. The 120mm wheel gives the best ride on an uneven surface, the 200kg limit is the highest in the group, and the bracket is a different design: slotted, with a 51mm width and 146mm height, so it needs more room on the gate upright. Measure your gate upright against the bracket width before you order, and choose by the gate's weight and the surface it runs on. A jockey wheel in a fixed fork is the alternative if you want a heavier welded fork.

See the full range of gate wheels.

Fitting and care

Hang and adjust the gate first, then position the bracket on the free end of the gate so the wheel sits on the ground with some of the spring compressed. Mark the fixing holes, then fit the bracket with bolts to suit your gate. Fixings are not published as included. Swing the gate through its full travel and check that the wheel swivels freely and stays in contact with the ground.

Check the axle and swivel at each service and keep the rod free of grit, as a seized swivel is what stops a caster following the gate. Replace the wheel if it has flats or has started to break up.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order 3 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.