All About Casters for Food Manufacturing & Processing
Casters for food processing and production play an important role in the food manufacturing industry. From bakeries to kitchens, the right casters are essential for making sure products are moved around safely and efficiently. But with so many types of casters available, it can be difficult to know which ones are best suited for food processing and production. Within this page, we will discuss what makes casters suitable for food manufacturing and production, and what attributes you should look for when shopping for casters to be utilized within food manufacturing, processing, and production environments.
There is a lot to consider when shopping for caster for the food industry. The needs of different sectors within this industry can vary dramatically. Oftentimes, especially within the food industry, it isn't uncommon for different departments within the same facility to have radically different needs when it comes to casters.
Challenges and Pain Points
There is a lot to consider when shopping for caster for the food industry. The needs of different sectors within this industry can vary dramatically. Oftentimes, especially within the food industry, it isn't uncommon for different departments within the same facility to have radically different needs when it comes to casters.
The resources and links below are in place to help aid in combatting these challenges. When choosing casters for a food manufacturing environment, there are several factors to consider:
Compliance
Casters should comply with any relevant industry or regulatory standards, such as NSF or USDA standards.
Sanitation
Casters should be easy to clean and sanitize to prevent the buildup of bacteria and other contaminants.
Lubrication
Casters should be lubricated with food-grade lubricants to prevent contamination.
Temperature
Casters should be able to withstand the temperature range of the environment they will be utilized in as well potential fluctuations.
Material
Casters should be made from food-grade materials, such as stainless steel and plastics specifically developed for food safety to prevent contamination. Caster material should be considered carefully based on operating environment.
Downtime Prevention
Better casters increase uptime, improve safety, reduce noise, lower maintenance costs and improve productivity for your clients
Understanding Commodity Risk
Most commodity casters fail prematurely, taking your clients' productive carts out of service
Ergonomic Injury Prevention
Cheap casters can cause preventable lower-back injuries. Your employees along with their knowledge and experience are invaluable assets to your business. Choosing high-quality ergonomic casters helps keep them safe while allowing them to be even more efficient.
Floor Protection
Commodity casters cause expensive damage to your floors. It is essential that your casters can withstand a variety surfaces, debris, and more without damaging flooring.
The Value of Rebound Resilience
How rebound resilience allows casters to repel debris and navigate over impediments
Determining Quality
How to tell the difference between good and bad casters
Proven Caster Solutions for Food Manufacturing & Processing
High Temp Casters for Food Processing Equipment
Understanding the differences between high temp phenolic and high temp epoxy caster wheels. Both varieties of high temp wheels are typically paired with stainless-steel caster rigs and are utilized on food processing equipment. However, despite some similarities, both have different use cases.
Casters for Food Manufacturing & Processing:
Articles and Case Studies
High Temp Casters for Food Processing Equipment
Understanding the differences between high temp phenolic and high temp epoxy caster wheels. Both varieties of high temp wheels are typically paired with stainless-steel caster rigs and are utilized on food processing equipment. However, despite some similarities, both have different use cases. Learn more here.
CC Nylex Saves Time & Money in Dough Making Facility
A large baking facility was having problems with carts carrying heavy amounts of dough. The carts were using phenolic wheels with roller bearings. The phenolic wheels couldn’t handle the heavy weight loads and the roller bearings made the carts extremely difficult to push and pull. As a consequence, the carts required constant maintenance. Learn how Caster Connection was able to resolve this issue.
CC Apex Reduces Push/Pull Force for Ice Cream Cone Maker
A family-owned and operated ice cream cone and cup manufacturer was experiencing difficulty in manually pushing and pulling their 1,500 lb. batter bowls.
The husband and wife team had been using polyurethane on iron wheels to manually maneuver their batter bowls to a different area to be emptied. Not only were the bowls very difficult to push, but the wheels they were using were failing by de-bonding every few months. The manufacturer needed a caster wheel that was much more durable and would reduce the required push/pull force.
Learn how Caster Connection's recommended solution met those demands.