Description
Kenrick 50mm Shepherd Castors Round Plate Fitting
The Kenrick 50mm Shepherd Castors Round Plate Fitting are genuine UK-manufactured all-metal furniture castors designed for sofas, chairs, footstools and other upholstered furniture requiring a screw-mounted round plate fixing.
With a 50mm wheel and a load-bearing capacity of up to 300kg per set of four, they provide a strong and dependable alternative where a stem-and-socket or threaded fixing is not suitable.
For other fixing methods, browse the Kenrick & Poly Castors range.
Round Plate Furniture Castor
The main difference with this version is the round fixing plate.
Instead of pushing into a socket or screwing into a threaded insert, the plate mounts directly to a suitable flat section beneath the furniture.
This makes it particularly useful for:
- Sofas and settees
- Armchairs
- Upholstered chairs
- Footstools and ottomans
- Furniture manufacture
- Replacement castor work
- Furniture with a suitable flat timber fixing area
The plate fixing can also be useful where the existing furniture construction does not suit a socket or threaded stem.
Check the Mounting Area Before Ordering
Before replacing an existing plate-mounted castor, check:
- Wheel diameter
- Existing plate shape
- Plate dimensions
- Screw positions
- Available fixing area
- Overall castor height
- Condition of the timber
The current Livedale product information does not give the diameter of the round plate, so where an exact replacement is required it is particularly important to compare the existing fitting.
If you’re unsure whether this version will fit, contact Livedale before ordering.
How a Round Plate Castor Fits
The round plate sits flat against the underside of the furniture and is secured through the fixing holes with suitable screws.
Before fitting:
- Make sure the mounting surface is flat
- Check that the timber is sound
- Position the plate correctly
- Mark the fixing holes
- Use suitable pilot holes where required
- Avoid fixing too close to the edge of the timber
- Check that screws will not interfere with springs, webbing or other upholstery components
- Make sure all four castors sit evenly once fitted
If existing screw holes are enlarged or damaged, repair the timber before fitting the replacement castor.
Handed Kenrick Shepherd Castors
Kenrick Shepherd castors are handed, so they must be fitted in the correct positions on the furniture.
When replacing an existing set, it is worth noting the position and orientation of each old castor before removing them.
Correct positioning allows the Shepherd castor arrangement to operate as intended once the furniture is back in use.
Round Plate or Square Plate?
Livedale offers the 50mm Kenrick Shepherd with both round and square plate fixings.
Choose this Round Plate Fitting where the furniture requires a circular mounting plate.
For furniture using a square plate, see the Kenrick 50mm Shepherd Castors Square Plate Fitting.
The two should not automatically be treated as interchangeable. Check the mounting area, plate dimensions and screw positions before ordering.
Round Plate, Socket or M8 Fitting?
The 50mm Kenrick Shepherd is available with several different fixing systems.
Round Plate Fitting
This product screws directly to a suitable flat furniture frame using a round mounting plate.
Square Plate Fitting
For a square mounting plate, see the Kenrick 50mm Shepherd Castors Square Plate Fitting.
Socket Fitting
If the furniture uses a stem-and-socket arrangement, see the Kenrick 50mm Shepherd Castors & Sockets.
M8 Threaded Fitting
If the furniture uses an M8 threaded connection, see the Kenrick 50mm Shepherd Castors M8 Fitting.
The wheel may be the same 50mm size across these products, but the fixing method is completely different.
Looking for a Larger Plate-Mounted Kenrick Castor?
For furniture requiring a larger wheel, Livedale also stocks the Kenrick 60mm Shepherd Castors Square Plate Fitting.
This should not be treated as a direct replacement simply because it is larger. Check the plate, finished height and furniture construction before changing size or fixing style.
Traditional Brass Plate Castor Alternative
Where a more decorative traditional finish is preferred, the 32mm Brass Screw Plate Castor provides a brass alternative using the same general principle of mounting beneath the furniture with a fixing plate.
It is not a direct size-for-size replacement for the Kenrick castor, so the wheel size, plate dimensions, overall height and screw fixing all need checking before changing between the two.
For other decorative options, browse the Brass Castors range.
Castors or Wooden Furniture Feet?
If the furniture no longer needs to move, replacing the castors with fixed feet may be worth considering.
Browse the Wooden Furniture Feet range for alternative feet and legs for sofas, chairs, footstools and other upholstered furniture.
When changing from castors to wooden feet, check both the fixing method and finished furniture height.
Set of 4 or Trade Box
Kenrick 50mm Shepherd Round Plate Castors are available as:
- Set of 4
- Box of 25 sets
This makes them suitable for individual furniture repairs as well as upholstery workshops and manufacturers regularly using plate-mounted castors.
Measure Before Ordering
Before ordering, check:
- Wheel diameter
- Round plate dimensions
- Screw positions
- Available mounting area
- Overall castor height
- Condition of the furniture frame
- Number of castors required
For measuring equipment, browse Rulers & Tape Measures.
With this product, the round plate fitting is the critical buying detail. A 50mm Shepherd castor with the wrong mounting plate is still the wrong castor.
Kenrick Round Plate Castors for Trade & Upholstery
The Kenrick 50mm Shepherd Round Plate Castor is particularly suited to professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers and repair workshops requiring a strong plate-mounted furniture castor.
For other fixing styles, browse Kenrick & Poly Castors or the wider Furniture Castors range.
Existing trade customers should log in to their Livedale account to view preferential pricing.
New professional customers can register for a Livedale Trade Account to access trade pricing.
