Workbench Castor Kits
Turn almost any heavy workbench, machinery table or workstation into a mobile workspace with Richmond’s Workbench Castor Kits. Designed for workshops, garages, warehouses and industrial environments, these heavy duty castor kits make it easy to move benches when required, then return them to a stable working position once they’re in place.
Each kit includes four heavy duty polyurethane workbench castors with everything needed for installation, allowing you to safely lift and move workbenches weighing up to 400kg. Whether you’re creating a flexible workshop layout or simply need to move equipment for cleaning and maintenance, these kits provide a practical solution without permanently sacrificing stability.
Choose from two mounting options to suit your application:
- Workbench Castors Kit – Fixed Mounting Plates (WBC001SET) for a permanent installation.
- Workbench Castors Kit – Quick Release Mounting Plates (WBC002SET) for removable castors that can be detached when not required.
If you’ve already purchased the quick release castor kit and need additional mounting locations, Quick Release Mounting Plates (WBC005) are also available separately, allowing one castor kit to be shared across multiple workbenches or machines.
Every Richmond Workbench Castor Kit includes four non-marking polyurethane swivel castors, mounting hardware, installation template, spanners and detailed instructions for straightforward installation. Once fitted, simply engage each foot pedal to raise your workbench approximately 25.5mm off the floor, allowing it to roll smoothly into position.
The non-marking polyurethane wheels roll quietly across concrete workshop floors while helping to protect finished surfaces. Heavy duty powder coated steel frames provide excellent strength for demanding workshop environments, and the textured foot pedals offer extra grip when raising or lowering the bench.
Both the fixed and quick release kits use the same durable castor assemblies. The only difference is the mounting system. The fixed version remains attached to the workbench permanently, while the quick release version allows the complete castor assembly to be removed in seconds for a cleaner appearance and reduced trip hazards when mobility isn’t needed.
How Do Workbench Castors Work?
Each castor operates independently using a foot pedal. Press each pedal down to lift the workbench approximately 25.5mm from the floor. Once all four castors are engaged, the bench can be rolled into position with minimal effort.
When you’ve finished moving the bench, simply lift each pedal to lower the legs back onto the floor. The workbench returns to a solid, stable working position with the wheels no longer supporting the load.
With the quick release system, the castor assemblies can then be removed completely and stored until they’re needed again.
Choosing Between Fixed and Quick Release Workbench Castors
Both systems provide the same lifting capacity, wheel performance and overall durability. The choice comes down to how you use your workshop.
- Fixed Mounting Plates are ideal when you regularly move the same workbench and want the castors permanently attached.
- Quick Release Mounting Plates allow the castors to be removed in seconds, helping keep walkways clear while also allowing one castor kit to be used across multiple benches with additional mounting plates.
Fixed Mounting Workbench Castor Installation Instructions
Step One
Position the supplied installation template against the workbench leg and mark the fixing holes. Secure the mounting plate using the supplied wood screws. For maximum strength, use the four outer holes where possible. If the workbench leg is less than 75mm wide, use the two centre mounting holes.
Step Two
Insert the castor bolt through the mounting plate, thread on the M12 nut by hand, then tighten securely using the supplied spanners.
Quick Release Workbench Castor Installation Instructions
Step One
Secure the quick release mounting plate to the workbench using the supplied M6 x 75mm countersunk bolts, nuts and washers.
Step Two
Fit the castor assembly by passing the castor bolt through the mounting plate, threading on the M12 nut by hand, then tightening with the supplied spanners.
Step Three
Slide the completed castor assembly into the quick release mounting plate until the spring-loaded locking mechanism clicks into place. When mobility is no longer required, simply release the locking mechanism and remove the castor assembly for storage.