Swivel Locks

Many swivel locks are designed to retrofit onto existing swivel casters. Compatibility depends on the caster's swivel section design, kingpin size, and fork clearance. Check the product listing for fitment details or contact us with your caster model and dimensions for a compatibility check.

The most common and effective setup locks the two rear casters in the forward position while leaving the two front casters free to swivel. This gives you directional stability from the rear with steering control at the front. Locking all four casters makes the cart fully rigid, which is useful for towing but eliminates steering.

A swivel lock prevents the swivel raceway from rotating but does not stop the wheel from spinning. The cart can still roll, just in a straight line. A total lock brake stops both wheel rotation and swivel movement simultaneously, immobilizing the caster entirely. They serve different purposes: swivel locks improve tracking while moving, total locks hold the cart stationary.

Swivel locks for kingpinless casters do exist, but they require a model specifically designed for that raceway type. Standard pin-style swivel locks designed for kingpin casters will not fit. Verify the product is rated for kingpinless casters before ordering.