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Our guide will help you choose the right high-temperature wheels and castors.
High-temperature, heat-resistant wheels are a must for temperatures ranging from -40 °C to +400°C. These wheels are ideal for various high-temperature applications, such as ovens used in kilns, bakeries, food processing factories, autoclaves, and powder coating. They can also be used in low-temperature applications, such as freezers for freeze-drying processes.
Heat-resistant wheels and castors should withstand extremely high and low temperatures whilst being easy to clean for hygiene purposes and non-marking to prevent damage to floor surfaces. Additionally, they should be anti-corrosive to tolerate chemicals and oils that may be present in the processes and easy to move while supporting heavy loads.
Our range of high-temperature wheels is comprehensive and provides you with a variety of options to meet your specific needs. The suitable wheel for your application depends on several variables, including the weight or load of your product and the temperature range in which you require the wheel to operate.
Cast iron castor wheels are very strong and are suitable for use in harsh conditions where high temperatures may be involved, such as in powered coaters, autoclaves and bakeries. However, they can be noisy and may damage floors and other surfaces if incorrectly specified.
These wheels are made from shock- and impact-resistant epoxy resin materials. They are suitable for a range of temperatures, from -40 °C to 280°C. They are available fitted with a self-lubricating brass bush to reduce squealing when in motion or with sealed precision ball bearings and an anti-rust coating. They have excellent resistance to most chemicals, water, and steam. Due to their excellent adhesion and high durability, epoxy resin wheels are a reliable choice for bakeries and large food processing plants.
Phenolic Resin wheels offer excellent durability and an operating temperature between -40°C to 250°C. They are often used in bakery ovens, powder coaters and autoclaves. They are designed to be easy to move around on different floor surfaces whilst withstanding high load capacities. Their chemical-resistant properties prevent them from sticking to oil, grease, and other viscous liquids. They are ideal for heavy-duty applications in bakeries, food processing and refrigeration environments.
These wheels feature a mix of glass beads and a nylon-6 compound, with an operating temperature of -30 °C to 130 °C. Particularly popular in hygienic environments such as Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Food Industries, they are ideal for steamy environments.
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