Swivel Lock Casters

It locks the caster swivel rotation so it holds a fixed direction, usually straight ahead. This lets you push a cart in a straight line without it wandering or crabbing. Release the lock and the caster swivels freely again for tight turns.

Not quite. A brake stops the wheel from rolling. A swivel lock stops the caster from rotating but still allows it to roll. Many casters here are total-lock models that do both at once. If you need the cart to stay completely still, look for a total-lock or wheel brake.

A common setup is two swivel locks on one end and two standard swivel casters on the other. Lock the two and the cart tracks straight. Unlock them for full maneuverability. Four swivel locks give maximum control but less agility.

These range from about 700 to 3,000 lbs per caster depending on wheel size and material. Divide your total load across the casters and add a safety margin. For the heaviest loads, choose the larger metal or phenolic wheel options.

A wheel brake stops the wheel from rolling so the cart stays parked. A swivel lock is different: it locks the swivel rotation, not the wheel, so the caster still rolls but only in one direction. Many of our swivel lock casters are total-lock models that combine both, locking the wheel and the swivel together for a fully parked, fully fixed caster. Check the product spec to confirm whether you are getting directional lock only or total lock.

Swivel lock casters in this collection span 4 to 10 inch wheels and roughly 700 to 3,000 lbs per caster, in polyurethane, composite, metal, polyolefin, and phenolic wheels. Choose polyurethane for quiet rolling and floor protection, or metal and phenolic for heavy loads and rough floors. All are swivel casters with an integrated locking mechanism.