Castor terminology

The name of castor parts

Explore the anatomy of a quality castor, made right here in Australia

At Fallshaw, we don’t just assemble castors—we engineer and manufacture them from the ground up. With our in-house tooling and press shops in Melbourne, we design and produce high-quality components with precision and consistency.

Understanding castor terminology can help you select the right castor for your application, service your equipment, or simply better appreciate the innovation behind every wheel.

Explore the components

The diagram below shows an exploded view of a typical castor, highlighting the fork and wheel assembly. It also includes common mounting options—such as plate mount and bolt hole castors—as well as a selection of bolt hole fittings, including an expanding adaptor, threaded tube end, and solid pintle.