Face Brake Casters

A face brake is a foot-operated brake that presses against the wheel to stop it from rolling. You step on a pedal to engage it and release it the same way. It is a simple, durable braking method common on medium and heavy-duty casters.

No. A face brake stops only the wheel from rolling, not the swivel rotation. The caster can still pivot if bumped. If you need both the wheel and swivel locked, choose a total lock brake caster instead.

Yes. The simple, robust design holds up well under heavy daily use, which is why face brakes are common on industrial carts and platform trucks. This collection includes face brake casters rated up to 5,400 lbs per caster.

These range from about 250 to 5,400 lbs per caster depending on wheel size and material. For the heaviest loads, choose the larger metal or phenolic wheels. Divide your total load across all casters and add a safety margin.

A face brake uses a foot pedal to press a brake shoe against the wheel, stopping it from rolling. It locks the wheel but not the swivel, so the caster can still pivot when bumped. For most carts that is fine, since the wheels carry the load. The simple design means fewer parts to wear out, which is why face brakes are favored on heavy industrial casters.

Face brake casters in this collection run from about 250 lbs up to 5,400 lbs per caster across 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12 inch wheels, in polyurethane, metal, rubber, phenolic, composite, and nylon. Larger metal and phenolic wheels handle the heaviest loads, while polyurethane protects floors. Pair two face brake casters with two standard swivels, or use four for maximum holding.