Baz–Roll International Ltd are manufacturers of a wide range of BIL branded castors, wheels and product handling equipment and operates as a division alongside; Baz–Roll Products and Skoots (Moving Systems).

Baz-Roll Products has one of the biggest assembly, storage and distribution facilities of any castor manufacturer in the UK and more importantly we have EN standard testing facilities on-site here so you can be sure of our quality!

Baz–Roll Products started life in the 1970's as a distributor of castors and wheels and has evolved into being a division of a larger manufacturing group of companies headed by Baz-Roll International Ltd.

Baz-Roll Products produce a wide range of castors and wheels for Industrial, Institutional and Catering uses. These include:

WHEELS

• Polyurethane for loads 80 - 5000kgs and sizes of 50 - 500mm

• Cast Iron and Steel for loads 75 - 5500kgs and sizes of 75 - 300mm

• High Temperature Phenolic for loads 75 - 725kgs and sizes of 75 - 200mm

• Solid Rubber Tyre for loads 50 - 1350kgs and sizes of 80 - 400mm

• Nylon and Polypropylene for loads 70 - 1400kgs and sizes of 50 - 250mm

• Grooved and Flanged for loads 200 - 1550kgs and sizes of 75 - 300mm

• Pallet Rollers for loads 350 - 950kgs and sizes of 70 - 200mm

CASTORS

• BZMM Series for loads 50 - 300kgs and sizes of 80 - 200mm

• BZJ/BZMJ Series for loads 210 - 725kgs and sizes of 75 - 200mm

• BZK Series for loads 210 - 1250kgs and sizes of 100 - 250mm

• Low Level Castors for loads 90 - 700kgs and sizes of 50 - 85mm

• BZQ/BZU Series for loads 350 - 6000kgs and sizes of 150 - 400mm

• BZH/BZPH Series for loads 50 - 500kgs and sizes of 50 - 200mm

With over 10,000 different product lines of castors, wheels and rollers that are manufactured by our parent company, a load capacity range from 50kg to 11,500kg and stock valued at over £1.5M in our European Storage, Assembly and Distribution Facility based in Calne, we are confident that we can supply you with a product to match your specific requirements promptly, at a competitive price.

Contact our sales team today to find out more! sales@bazroll.co.uk

CHOOSING A CASTOR AND WHEEL - A QUICK GUIDE

Mountings

Toplates with four bolt holes spread the load over the swivel head and are the commonest fixing. Single bolt hole with a fastener through the centre of the swivel head are limited to loads up to 320 kilogrammes. Bolt hole castors can be fitted with threaded stems and round or square expanding sockets to fit into tubes.

Loadings

When assessing the load rating of a castor remember that a smooth floor – free from cracks, uneven joints, gullies etc – will be needed to overcome the shock loads created by the defect. The configuration of the castors on the trolley also makes a difference to load calculations. Because floors are not perfectly flat, as a trolley moves, one castor may float and not be supporting any load.

Wheels

Castor wheels are designed to be supported at both ends. They are intended for use in units with manual propulsion with speeds up to four miles per hour. Do not use on power towing without specialist advice as this application introduces many extra stresses and strains. Wheels can be categorised into two groups, hard treads and soft treads.

Hard Tread Wheels

Are the easiest to push because they have the least tractive resistance. The disadvantage of them is that they are noisy and are liable to cause excessive floor wear. The main types of hard tread wheels are as follows:

• Cast Iron and Steel combine strength and shock resistance with long life and economy. Temperature range – 40°c to +250°c

• Nylon has a high load capacity, is light and clean and causes little floor damage. Temperature range – 40°c to + 130°c

• Polyproylene has a good load capacity but does not have the abrasion of fracture resistance of nylon. Temp – 20°c to + 80°c

• Phenolic is very hard, abrasion resistant, fracture resistant but liable to wear and chip. High temperatures up to + 350°c

Soft Tread Wheels

Are resilient, making the quieter with generally less marking and floor wear. Tractive resistance however is much higher. Recent developments in new grades of polyurethane and rubber have now increased load capacities and reduced tractive resistance. There are many types of soft tread wheels, which is increasing all the time the advance in rubber and elastomer technologies.

• Solid Rubber is the basic range although new thermoplastic grades are hard wearing with low coast. Temp – 20°c to + 60°c

• Elastic Rubber has a high load capacity, high wear resistance and gives a smooth, soft, cushioned ride. Temp – 20°c to + 60°c

• Polyurethanes have very high load capacity, abrasion and tear resistance, soft ride and chemical resistance. Temp – 30°c to + 90°c

• Pneumatic are excellent for shock absorbing and work well on difficult surfaces like grass, gravel and rough uneven surfaces.

• High temperature wheels are now also available with high temperature rubber types suitable for temperatures up to 250°c

Wheel Bearings

The choice of bearings is determined by the application, working environment and load.

• Plain bearings are mainly for intermittent use and low loads, Risks include axle wear and squeaking in dusty and wet conditions.

• Roller bearings are simple in construction, robust and excellent for regular use on low/medium loads working at low speeds.

• Ball Journal precision bearings are for higher loads with high radial and moderate forces. Low speed towing and manual.

• Taper Roller bearings are in larger diameter wheels with the highest loads and most arduous applications including towing.

• Sintered Bronze or other metals are a plain bearing used on high temperature application to reduce friction and bearing wear.

• Teflon Sleeve bushes are another plain bearing to reduce wear and friction, but are used on lighter loads than sintered bronze.

Should you have a particular requirement that cannot be met by one of our current products we can produce a solution.

Contact us now for more information - sales@bazroll.co.uk