CASTERS FOR FOOD PROCESSING
Casters for food processing come with very specific requirements. That’s why all of the casters listed here are specifically designed to meet all of these needs. These casters excel when there is moisture and chemicals, high heat, and hefty loads.However, each caster line will have a particular emphasis or strength, which should guide your purchasing decisions. These casters are high-quality products that will last and not require you to lose time or productivity to downtime, like they would with another inferior product. Feel free to use your own Caster Connection caster solutions expert to help you choose the perfect caster for your application.
- Different weight capacities for your application
- Great ergonomics for lower push/pull force
- Hydrolisis and corrosion resistance
- High heat: up to 190 - 225 degrees Fahrenheit
- Non-marking
- Low noise
- Attractive design options
- Color options
- Design features: ESD, stainless steel, many mounting options
- Integrated brake options
POBS
The POBS caster wheel is perfect for environments that have chemicals, moisture, and high temperatures up to 194° Fahrenheit. The wheel is made from a high-quality polyurethane that is non-marking and has a low noise output. These wheels are particularly good at lowering push/pull force and have a weight capacity of around 1,000 lbs., depending on the application. These wheels and rigs are perfect for a wide variety of medical applications on the higher end of the spectrum for weight capacity.
- Weight capacity: 1,000 lbs.
- Great ergonomics for push/pull
- Corrosion and hydrolysis resistant
- High heat: up to 194 degrees Fahrenheit
- Non-marking
- Low noise
- Integrated brake option
POEV
The POEV caster wheel is an exceptional wheel for steam, sanitation, chemicals (not oils), and high temperatures up to 212° Fahrenheit. The wheel is made from a high-quality vulcanized rubber that is non-marking and has a low noise output. It has a weight capacity of around 700 – 400 lbs., depending on the application. These wheels and rigs are perfect for a wide variety of medical applications and are an economical, yet quality, option for the medical industry.
- Weight capacity: 700 - 400 lbs.
- Corrosion and hydrolysis resistant
- High heat: up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit
- Non-marking
- Low noise
- Integrated brake option
MOVE (2 PATH WHEELS)
The MOVE caster with PATH wheels is a versatile caster for most medical applications and has an attractive design and lots of options. The caster is suitable for environments with chemicals, moisture, and high heat up to 194° Fahrenheit. The wheel is made from a high-quality thermoplastic polyurethane that is non-marking and has a low noise output. Its weight capacity is around 400 lbs., depending on the application. This caster comes in a variety of colors, mounting variations, and functional designs, such as ESD and stainless-steel versions. As some of the most attractive casters on the market, they come in a variety of custom colors and are great for a wide variety of medical applications.
- Weight capacity: 400 lbs.
- Corrosion and hydrolysis resistant
- High heat: up to 194 degrees Fahrenheit
- Non-marking
- Low noise
- Attractive design
- Color options
- Design features: ESD, stainless steel, many mounting options
- Integrated brake option with color coded lock position
TPA
The TPA caster wheel line is an exceptional wheel for steam, sanitation, many chemicals, and moderate temperatures up to 140° Fahrenheit. The wheel is made from a high-qualitythermoplastic rubber elastomer that is fairly non-marking and has a low noiseoutput. It has a weight capacity of around 700 – 250 lbs.,depending on the application. These wheels and rigs are perfect for a wide variety of food-processing applications. On absorbent surfaces, some staining may occur, but this is an optimal wheel huge concern.
- Weight capacity: 700 - 250 lbs.
- Highly corrosion and hydrolysis resistant
- Moderate heat: up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit
- Non-marking but does have traces of oil (some staining on absorbent surfaces is possible)
- Low noise
- Integrated brake option
STAINLESS STEEL
This stainless steel caster is extremely durable and well suited to the rigors of the food processing industry. Every component of this caster is stainless steel and finished with a smooth surface that keeps the caster extra clean and easy to maintain. The precision bearing and hard wheel make this caster easy to push and highly resistant to moisture and chemicals. With its high-heat capabilities, this caster is perfect for food processing applications, but also for applications involving pharmaceutical houses, animal cages, laboratories, and other institutional applications.
- Weight capacity: for applications 900 lbs. and below
- Corrosion and hydrolysis resistant
- High-heat: up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit
- Low maintenance: dust cap on raceway
- Precision bearing for smooth movement
CC NYLEX
The CC Nylex is an industrial-grade ergonomic caster wheel that excels at reducing push/pull force. This caster is made of high-quality nylon, and it is your best option if you have loads over 1,500 pounds and want to reduce back-injury risk substantially to your employees. It can handle moisture and chemicals as well as high heat up to 225° Fahrenheit. This is a unique caster because of this combination of resistance to hydrolysis/corrosion and its ability to move such high load weights. For food processing, this is the perfect caster for heavier weights.
- Weight capacity: 1,500 lbs. and above
- The best caster for push/pull applications in food processing
- Corrosion and hydrolysis resistant
- High heat: up to 225 degrees Fahrenheit
- Non-marking
