Wheels for bakery equipment. Varieties of carts for the bakery

The technology of baking bakery products in bakeries, bakeries or confectioneries requires the use of dozens of items of special equipment. Most of the devices and mechanisms involved in the baking process are equipped with wheels adapted to the conditions of this labor-intensive production.

For the proper organization of the work of an enterprise that produces bread and related products, information is needed not only about what ovens and technical means it is worth equipping a baking shop, but also about what bakery trolleys are and what wheel systems should be installed on them.

Varieties of carts for the bakery

The baking process involves the implementation of several successive operations, each of which uses a certain type of mobile equipment. The diameter, type and material of manufacture of wheels for mobile structures depends on the purpose and operating conditions of a particular trolley, wheelbarrow or rack. The following types of mechanisms for transportation are most often used by enterprises in this industry:

• bucket carts ("rickshaws") - designed to move bulk or small-piece ingredients inside the workshop. They are a deep stainless steel container with a bevelled front wall for easy unloading. A bracket is fixed at the bottom of the bucket, on the axis of which two wheels with a diameter of at least 40 cm and a load capacity of up to 200 kg each are placed. The rear wall of the rickshaw is equipped with two supporting elements with PVC handles;
• technological trolleys are used to transport milk or fermented milk products (cottage cheese, yogurt, sourdough). The basis of their design is a rectangular one-piece bathtub made of "stainless steel" with a volume of up to 120 liters. At the bottom of the tank there is a drain system in the form of a branch pipe with a tap. A carrier frame with four swivel wheel bearings, on which brake devices are installed, is fixed in the foundation of the bogie. For convenience of transportation from an end face of a bathtub the strong folding handle is placed;
• floor trolleys - used to transport boxes stacked one on top of the other. The structure of steel sheets is able to withstand loads weighing up to 1 ton. Wheelbarrows with such a carrying capacity are equipped with wheels with a diameter of at least 16 cm, made of polyamide, a material with high strength and wear resistance.

Attention! Floor transport trolleys are available in different modifications, designed to move one or two rows of boxes. Double models are equipped with six wheels to increase the load capacity.

The main requirements for the wheel bearings of wheelbarrows and trolleys for transportation are a strong wheel body that can withstand heavy weight and mechanical loads. For mobile structures, good driving performance, high maneuverability in cramped conditions and the ability of vehicles to overcome small obstacles are also important.

Equipment designed for extreme temperatures

The next category of baking equipment is racks designed for extreme operating conditions with large temperature differences:

• pelmeni trolleys - are intended for freezing pelmeni, dumplings, pancakes, as well as dough and other semi-finished products. The collapsible frame of products, made of food grade stainless steel, can simultaneously hold 18 gastronorm containers with products. This structure moves by means of four swivel wheel supports with a stopper;
• Tray pin trolleys are strong multi-tiered racks that can be used for proofing and baking dough products, transporting finished products to the dispensing area or freezing semi-finished products in the refrigerator. The metal base of the trolley is equipped with two pairs of heat-resistant wheels with locks that ensure safety and exclude uncontrolled movement of equipment;

Important! Stud trolleys are made for a specific model of a rotary kiln, therefore they do not have standard dimensions and the exact number of levels.

• technological racks - made of carbon steel, they are used in rotary kilns at maximum temperature. They can have a collapsible or cast frame, as well as a different number of tiers. The swivel wheels of the rack are made from heat-resistant materials that prevent damage to bakery equipment.

The number of trolleys and racks required for a bakery depends on the size and capacity of the establishment, as well as the types of products produced. The choice of heat resistant wheels should be based on the characteristics of the ovens used and the technology of the baking process.

Types of heat resistant wheels

Of particular importance in the selection of wheel supports used at high temperatures is the material of their manufacture. Wheels must not only withstand intense heat, but also have the necessary certification for working with food products, as well as take care of the floor of the bakery. The most common in hot shops are heat-resistant products of the following types:

• thermoplastic resin wheels - durable and resistant to wear and aggressive environments, models that can withstand weights in excess of 200 kg and temperatures up to 280 ° C. Phenolic products will not harm even the most delicate surface;
• aluminum wheels - designed for use at t up to 400 ° C, they withstand heavy loads of any nature well. Aluminum can be used on almost all floor options;
• cast iron wheels - designed for a temperature range from -40 to +500 ° C. They have a long service life and have proven themselves well on uneven floors with large differences;
• wheels with tires made of heat-resistant rubber - compatible with any type of surface, withstand temperatures up to +230 ° C, have good driving characteristics and have a low price.

Wheels made of heat-resistant materials are available with swivel and fixed brackets and can be equipped with various brake systems.

Advantages of castors made of heat-resistant materials

Resistance to high temperatures is not the only advantage of heat-resistant castors. All wheels of this type have several other important advantages for the bakery:

• large load capacity;

• resistance to aggressive effects of chemical compounds;

• good maneuverability and maneuverabilit

The advantages of heat-resistant wheels also include their ease of maintenance and long service life.

The purchase of wheel supports from a trusted manufacturer will allow you to be sure of the accuracy of all the parameters indicated in the product passport.