Definitions and Symbols

The following definitions and symbols are used in tables defining Colson’s castor and wheel attributes in the products section. These definitions and symbols can also be found throughout our catalogues. The below diagram illustrates the symbols directly associated with castors. Below this, you will find all other relevant symbols and their definitions.  

Swivel castor Fixed castor Offset
Wheel locking brake
Type b
Dimension of plate Bolt hole-Ø
Total brake mounted 
behind Typ eh

Hole distance (SE)

  Directional brake
Type r
Total brake mounted 
in front Type i
  Central brake
Type q
   

 

Explanation of Symbols

Plate

 

Bolt Hole

Threaded Pin

Expanding Socket

Fixing Pin

Nylon Socket Pin

 

Plate PB
54x54mm
SE 40x40mm

Plate PC
60x60mm
SE 47x47/37x37mm

Plate PD
77x76mm
SE 61x51/50x42mm

Plate PF
95x70mm
SE 75x45/72x52mm

Plate PS
Special dimensions

Plate PH
104x80mm
SE 72x52/80x60mm

Plate PI
115x85mm
SE 80x55/60mm

Plate PK
138x109mm
SE 105x75/80mm

Plate PG
104x84mm
SE 72x52/80x60mm

Bolt hole LC
Ø 10.2/11mm

Bolt hole LD
Ø 12.2/13mm

Threaded pin GC
M 10x25mm

Threaded pin GD
M 12x25mm

Threaded pin GI
M 12x15mm

Threaded pin GU
1/2 - UNC13 x1

Expanding socket R

Fixing pin CS

Fixing pin 522
Ø 24x45mm (M8/19)

Fixing pin 622
Ø 28x45mm
(M8/19)

Nylon socket pin KO
Ø 11mm
Length 33.4mm