The RM-Hot series pairs heat-resistant wheel materials (high-temp nylon, phenolic, cast iron, forged steel) with special greases and clearance-tolerant fitments so the caster keeps rolling after thermal cycles.
Standard wheels fail in ovens by softening, de-bonding or seizing. RM-Hot components are selected for repeated heating, not just peak temperature.
Material Grades & Properties
Phenolic Resin Grades We Machine
| Grade | Standard | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Phenolic wheel | molded | oven duty |
Key Properties of Machined Phenolic Resin
- ✓Rated to +280 °C
- ✓Keeps shape through thermal cycles
- ✓For baking lines and drying rooms
Typical tolerances:Thermal-cycling tested in house
Applications for Phenolic Resin Parts
- baking lines
- autoclaves
- drying rooms
Engineering Notes for Phenolic Resin
Part of the RM-Hot series with high-temp greases.
Finishes for Phenolic Resin Parts
- High-temperature paint bracket
Specifications
- Tread options rated +120 °C to +280 °C (phenolic / cast iron above that)
- High-temperature bearing greases
- Heat-stable bracket fitments and larger running clearances
- Brake and swivel options tested after thermal cycling
Typical materials
High-temp nylon, phenolic resin, cast iron, forged steel
| Wheel material | Typical hardness | Floor protection | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cast polyurethane (PU) | Shore A 92–95 | Very good: non-marking compounds | AGV/AMR, trolleys on painted or epoxy floors, heavy duty |
| Injected PU | Shore A 90–95 | Good | Cost-sensitive medium duty, light equipment |
| Cast nylon (PA6) | Shore D 70+ | Fair: hard tread | High load, dry indoor logistics, washdown |
| Glass-filled nylon | Shore D 75+ | Fair | Higher loads and temperatures than PA6 |
| Solid rubber | Shore A 65–75 | Good | Shock absorption, outdoor thresholds, economy |
| Super-elastic rubber | Shore A 55–65 | Excellent | Quiet running: medical, hotel, laboratory |
| Phenolic resin | — | Fair | Baking lines and ovens up to +280 °C |
| Forged steel | — | None: needs steel plate or heavy concrete | Extreme loads, heat, harsh floors |
| Stainless (wheel/bracket) | — | Good | Food, pharma, washdown, corrosive areas |
Finishes
High-temperature paint or as-forged
| Bracket finish | What it does | Specify it when |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc plating (blue/white) | Baseline corrosion protection | Standard dry indoor use |
| Chrome plating | Hard, decorative, easy to clean | Visible / cleanroom-adjacent equipment |
| Powder coating | Custom color, good corrosion resistance | Brand colors, outdoor-adjacent use |
| Stainless steel 304 | No plating to fail | Washdown, food, medical |
| Stainless steel 316 | Resists chlorides | Salt, brine, marine air, harsh cleaning chemicals |
Testing
Thermal-cycling tested in house
| Selection factor | Rule of thumb | Effect on performance |
|---|---|---|
| Load sizing | Total load ÷ 3 (not ÷ 4) | On uneven floors only three wheels carry the cart |
| Wheel diameter | Bigger rolls easier | Larger wheels cut push force and bridge gaps |
| Tread hardness | Softer = quieter, harder = easier rolling | Pick the softest tread that carries the load |
| Bearing choice | Precision ball for manual pushing, roller for heavy loads | Bearings dominate rolling resistance at high load |
| Swivel vs rigid | 2 swivel + 2 rigid is the standard cart setup | All-swivel carts wander; all-rigid carts cannot steer |
| Floor condition | Rough floors need bigger wheels and softer treads | Small hard wheels on bad floors destroy both |
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Capability commitments on this page are owner-confirmed (2026-09-29).