Industrial Casters. Engineered for Spec.
High-temp casters and wheels are mobility components engineered for continuous service at elevated temperatures from 350F (paint-bake oven) through 1,200F+ (foundry transfer carts). Material families include phenolic (525F continuous, FDA-compliant for bakery), cast iron with high-temp grease (600F continuous), forged steel with high-temp grease (800F continuous, 1,200F intermittent), and all-steel wheels with dry-running bushings (1,200F+ continuous). High-temp lubrication or dry-running bushings are mandatory above 350F.
Material temperature ratings: phenolic 525F continuous, cast iron with high-temp grease 600F continuous, forged steel with high-temp grease 800F continuous, all-steel with dry bushings 1,200F+ continuous.
The wheel material temperature rating is only one factor — bearing and lubricant rating is equally critical. A high-temp wheel with standard grease will fail at the bearing within hours. Always spec the lubricant and bearing system to match the wheel's temperature rating.
Phenolic 5-6" wheels with high-temp ball bearings or sleeve bearings. Phenolic handles continuous 525F, won't soften, doesn't off-gas, and resists oil and flour buildup.
For bakery wash-down compliance, spec stainless yokes with phenolic wheels. The combination handles continuous 525F oven cycles, daily wash-down with hot water and chemical sanitizers, and food-contact regulatory compliance.
Phenolic at 525F covers most paint-bake (typically 350-450F cure). For powder-coat ovens running 400-475F, phenolic is the standard spec.
For high-temp specialty paints requiring 500-600F cure, spec forged steel or cast iron with high-temp lubricant. For above 600F cure cycles, spec all-steel wheels with dry-running bushings. Avoid any rubber or plastic components in oven environments.
Forged steel wheels with high-temp grease handle 800F continuous. With dry-running bushings handle 1,200F. Above 1,200F spec custom ceramic-bearing or oil-mist lubrication systems.
Most foundry transfer carts use 6-8" forged steel wheels with cast steel yokes and high-temp grease. For above 1,200F or continuous extreme heat, submit RFQ to info@casterhq.com — engineering team coordinates ceramic-bearing and oil-mist lubrication system specs direct from manufacturer.
"The #1 high-temp caster failure we see is engineers spec'ing the right wheel material but defaulting to standard caster grease. Standard grease melts at 250-300F. The wheel survives but the bearing seizes within hours. Always specify 'high-temp grease' or 'dry-running bushings' on the PO — adds zero cost, prevents 100% of bearing failures."
No. Phenolic wheels are food-contact safe (FDA 21 CFR 175.300) and don't off-gas at continuous 525F. Used widely in commercial bakery proofing, baking, rack-oven applications.
In continuous high-temp service with proper lubrication: 2-5 years for phenolic, 5-10 years for forged steel. Without proper lubricant: 30-90 days.
Yes. 304/316 stainless yoke + phenolic wheel + high-temp ball bearings. Rated for autoclave (250F steam) and pharma dry-heat sterilizers up to 400F.
Yes. Custom diameters, plate sizes, ceramic bearings for above 1,200F, oil-mist lubrication systems available. Lead time 4-8 weeks.
Yes. Phenolic, cast iron, and forged steel work fine at room temperature. The high-temp rating is the maximum, not minimum.
Yes. Net 30 with approved credit. Bulk pricing on 25+ unit orders. Bakery, foundry, and heat-treat accounts welcome.
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15+ years spec'ing industrial casters and wheels for OEM, facilities, and MRO buyers. Ships from Mansfield, TX.
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