Waste bin castor
Castors for 4-wheel waste containers, 160 and 200 mm
Waste container castors by the truckload
Lead time 1 to 2 weeks
Stock types leave the plant within 1 to 2 weeks of the order.
100 % recycled tyres and centres
Rubber treads and PP wheel centres made from 100 % recycled material.
Certified to EN 840-5
SKZ certificates to EN 840-5 and RAL-GZ 951/1 for 32 swivel castor versions, the standards municipal tenders ask for.
One plant, one price
Pressing, plating and assembly in one plant keep transport and margins between suppliers out of the price.
Why container makers buy from LIV
Container manufacturers across Europe have bought their castors from us for decades.
Pressing, plating and assembly happen in one plant in Slovenia. That keeps the lead time short for European customers, and repeat orders come off the same tools as the first one.
Zinc plating in house
We zinc plate and passivate forks and top plates Cr6+-free on our own line, 10 to 15 µm.
Short lead times
No waiting for an outside plater or assembler between production steps.
Automated pressing and assembly
Automatic lines press the housings and assemble the castors, so every castor in a batch is built the same way.
Low PAH content
The rubber treads have a low PAH content. Test values are available on request.
Recycled material in our waste container castors
The rubber treads and the standard PP wheel centres of our waste container castors are made from 100 % recycled material, and every batch can be traced back to its source.
Recycled rubber treads
The treads are made from 100 % recycled rubber from branded car tyres.
Recycled PP wheel centres
We mould the standard wheel centres in our own plant from 100 % recycled polypropylene from the automotive industry.
Traceable materials
Every material in the wheel can be traced back to its source. That helps when a tender or an audit asks for proof of recycled content.
The swivel head
Three details of the swivel head matter on the assembly line and in the street. Water drains out of the head, the brake pedal needs little force, and the hole pattern in the top plate suits automatic assembly.
Product types
Forks and wheels for waste containers
Four fork types for 4-wheel containers and wheels for 2-wheel bins, each with a choice of wheels.
160 and 200 mm in diameter
Standard swivel fork with or without brake
With brake, without brake or as a fixed fork, in 160 and 200 mm. A long or short directional lock is available as an option.
Wheel options:
- Black or grey rubber wheel with PP or metal rim and plain bearing
- Black or grey rubber wheel with PP or metal rim and roller bearing
- Black or grey rubber wheel with PP or metal rim and double precision ball bearings
200 mm in diameter
3 STOP brake fork
The 3 STOP has three brake pedals spaced around the wheel, so one is always within reach, whichever way the castor has swivelled. Available in 200 mm.
Wheel options:
- Black or grey rubber wheel with PP or metal rim and plain bearing
- Black or grey rubber wheel with PP or metal rim and roller bearing
- Black or grey rubber wheel with PP or metal rim and double precision ball bearings
160 and 200 mm in diameter
Central brake fork
One pedal locks the castors from the side of the container, so the operator never bends down to the wheel. Available in 160 and 200 mm.
Wheel options:
- Black or grey rubber wheel with PP or metal rim and plain bearing
- Black or grey rubber wheel with PP or metal rim and roller bearing
- Black or grey rubber wheel with PP or metal rim and double precision ball bearings
125, 160, 200 and 250 mm in diameter
Heavy-duty fork with or without brake
For heavier containers and higher loads, in 125, 160, 200 and 250 mm. Also available as a fixed fork.
Heavy-duty wheel options:
- Elastic black rubber wheel on aluminium centre with double precision ball bearings
- Grey elastic rubber wheel on aluminium centre with double precision ball bearings
- Polyurethane wheel on aluminium or cast-iron centre with double precision ball bearings
- Full nylon wheel with plain bearing or double precision ball bearing
Wheels for 2-wheel bins
Wheels for 2-wheel containers from 60 to 360 L
Click-fit wheels that snap onto the axle, and wheels for other axle systems.
- Black or grey rubber
- Standard version with rubber tyre
- Heavy-duty version with wheel release mechanism
Castors to your container
Because we make every part ourselves, we can change the wheel, brake or top plate to fit your container and your assembly line.
Cost over the life of the container
A LIV castor can cost more per piece than the cheapest import. Over the life of a container it usually costs less: fewer replacements, less maintenance and fewer complaints from the municipality.
Support after the order
Our sales team handles orders, reorders and technical questions, and stays your contact after delivery.
What to look for in a waste container castor
Design
Quiet running, a short brake pedal and a swivel head that drains water. These details decide how a castor behaves after a few years in the street.
Durability
Cr6+-free zinc plating of 10 to 15 µm on the steel parts. Fewer replacements mean lower maintenance cost for the container owner.
Environment
Rubber treads and PP wheel centres from 100 % recycled material, traceable to the source.
Safety
A brake that locks with little force, so crews do not kick or lift containers to stop them rolling.
Standards
Swivel castors SKZ certified to DIN EN 840-5:2020-06 and RAL-GZ 951/1:2023-08, the requirements municipal tenders refer to. Certificates and article numbers.
