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How to Select High Temperature Castors
A buyer guide to temperature range, exposure time, load, wheel material, bearing lubrication and bakery or oven applications.
Specify Continuous and Peak Temperature
State the normal operating temperature, maximum peak, exposure duration and cooling period. A short pass near an oven is different from continuous operation inside a heated chamber.
Review Every Heat-Sensitive Component
The wheel, hub, bearing, lubricant, bracket finish, brake parts and fasteners may have different limits. A general material name does not prove that the complete castor is suitable.
Include Load and Movement
Rated load can change with temperature. Send equipment weight, castor quantity, travel frequency, speed, floor and whether the trolley is moved while hot.
Consider Cleaning and Food-Processing Requirements
Bakery, oven and food-equipment applications may add washdown, cleaning chemicals or material-document requirements. These should be agreed before selection.
Use Series-Specific Data
Only use the operating limits published for the selected product group and confirmed in the quotation. Send target size, mounting and quantity for a review.