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Food and Beverage Industry

Product catalog summary

Overview

This document provides a comprehensive analysis of Blickle's solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry, emphasizing the development of wheels and castors that adhere to high standards of quality, safety, and hygiene.

Challenges in the Food Industry

The food industry requires transport solutions that are robust, easy to clean, and temperature-resistant. Blickle addresses these needs with products that ensure smooth operations and comply with stringent hygiene standards, such as GKN in Germany and NSF/ANSI 2 in the USA.

Key Product Categories

Stainless Steel Castors: These are corrosion-resistant and suitable for high hygiene environments, with a load capacity of up to 1,800 kg.
Temperature-Resistant Wheels and Castors: Capable of withstanding temperatures from -70°C to +300°C, maintaining mechanical properties under extreme conditions.
Designer Castors Made of Synthetic Material: These offer corrosion resistance with an aesthetic design, ideal for hygienic applications.

Product Specifications

The document details various series of castors, including:

Stainless Steel Light Duty Castors: Corrosion-resistant with thermoplastic rubber or polyurethane treads for smooth operation.
Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Castors: Designed for higher load capacities with durable materials for extended service life.

Innovative Features

Blickle's products feature advanced elements such as double ball bearings for maintenance-free operation, synthetic covers to prevent dirt ingress, and special riveting processes for enhanced durability.

Conclusion

Blickle's tailored solutions for the food industry ensure efficient, safe, and hygienic transport, meeting demanding standards through innovative design and high-quality materials.

Specifications and Options

The document provides detailed specifications for various series of stainless steel castors, designed for different load capacities and applications, featuring various wheel materials and bearing types.

Wheel and Bearing Types

Castors feature different wheel materials such as elastic solid rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane, and nylon. Bearing types include plain bore, roller bearing, and ball bearing, each offering distinct rolling characteristics and load capacities.

Design Features

Castors are equipped with a double ball bearing in the swivel head, a swivel head seal, and a special dynamic Blickle riveting process that enhances service life and rolling smoothness. Some versions are electrically conductive or suitable for washing equipment, adhering to DIN 18867-8 standards.

Applications

These castors are suitable for various industrial applications, including the food industry, due to their corrosion-resistant properties and non-marking wheel treads. They are available in different configurations, including swivel castors, fixed castors, and swivel castors with a "stop-fix" brake.

Key Data

The document includes tables with detailed measurements for each castor model, such as wheel diameter, width, load capacity, total height, plate size, bolt hole spacing, and offset for swivel castors.

Procedures and Standards

The document outlines testing procedures for quality assurance, including climate resistance, heat resistance, load capacity, hardness, starting and rolling resistance, tensile strength, electrical conductivity, and traction. These tests ensure compliance with standards like ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, focusing on quality management, environmental management, energy management, and occupational health and safety.

Recommendations and Options

Various options are available for customization, such as bolt holes and PTFE-coated stainless steel axle tubes. The document highlights the suitability of certain series for autoclaves and high-temperature applications, with specific temperature ranges provided for each series.

Applications and Industry Focus

The document emphasizes the use of these products in the food industry, highlighting features like hygiene, safety, and load capacity. It also mentions the availability of detectable wheels for safety in sensitive production environments and stainless steel heavy-duty twin wheel castors for high load capacities.

Company Information

Blickle is presented as a leading manufacturer of wheels and castors, with a focus on quality, availability, and reliability. The document mentions the company's history, commitment to quality, and the availability of a comprehensive catalogue and online resources for product selection and ordering.

Catalog excerpts

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Blickle solutions: Food industry · www.blickle.com

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CONTENTS Challenges 6 Corrosion resistant – Design – Temperature resistant Stainless steel castors 8 Resistance to corrosion and moisture 10 Stainless steel light duty castors Wheel with thermoplastic rubber tread (TPA) Wheel with thermoplastic polyurethane tread (PATH) 12 Stainless steel castors Wheel with thermoplastic rubber tread (TPA) Wheel with standard solid rubber tyre (VPP) Wheel with elastic solid rubber tyre (POEV) Wheel with thermoplastic polyurethane tread (PATH) Wheel with soft thermoplastic polyurethane tread (POTHS) Wheel with thermoplastic polyurethane tread, medium-duty version...

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WE MOVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE In an industry that places the highest demands on quality and safety every day, innovation and precision are crucial. The food industry demands not only efficiency, but also optimal hygiene and flexibility. At Blickle, we respond to these needs by developing wheels and castors that are characterised by durability, easy cleaning and maximum functionality. Our solutions ensure that processes run smoothly today, tomorrow and in the future. Put your trust in products that are specially designed for the challenges of food production. The demand for hygienic transport solutions...

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Corrosion resistant – Design – Temperature resistant THREE APPROACHES FOR THE IDEAL SOLUTION STAINLESS STEEL CASTORS Blickle offers the largest selection of corrosion-resistant stainless steel housings on the market – with ten series and a load capacity of up to 1,800 kilograms. All castors feature comprehensive corrosion protection, smooth rolling characteristics and a long service life. Perfect for demanding applications where reliability and durability are essential. Blickle solutions: Food industry · www.blickle

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DESIGNER CASTORS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIAL Blickle offers a selection of plastic roller series for hygienic applications that combine corrosion resistance with an attractive design. The corrosion-resistant brackets of the FLOW, WAVE and MOVE series are made of high-quality nylon 6 or polypropylene and feature smooth, easy-toclean surfaces. Ideal for demanding hygiene areas, such as those required in the food industry. TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT WHEELS AND CASTORS In food production, wheels and castors must withstand high temperature fluctuations. Blickle relies on heat-resistant treads made of silicone...

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RESISTANCE TO CORROSION AND MOISTURE Robust central kingpin for stability in the swivel head Minimal swivel head play thanks to special dynamic “Blickle riveting process” The stainless steel castors are available with various wheel bearings that offer optimum protection against splash water and contamination. Ball bearings with special seals and long-life grease enable maintenance-free operation. An additional synthetic cover prevents the ingress of dirt and fibres, thus protecting the wheel hub. These features ensure maximum hygiene and safety in sensitive areas of food production. Whether for...

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CORROSION RESISTANT Double ball bearing in swivel head: lubricated with long-life grease, therefore maintenance-free High-quality chromium-nickel steel (1.4301 / AISI 304), corrosion resistant, vibration-ground finished Hygiene and corrosion protection are essential in the food industry. Blickle stainless steel castors offer the ideal solution. They impress with their long-lasting quality and exceptional resistance, ideal for use in food processing plants, commercial kitchens or production facilities. All individual parts of the Blickle stainless steel housing, including the axle material, are...

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BKRXA-TPA series LRXA-TPA, BRXA-TPA, LKRXA-TPA,Stainless steel light-duty castors with bolt hole, wheel with thermoplastic rubber treadQ 50-120 kg Bracket: LRXA/BRXA, LKRXA/BKRXA series • high-quality chromium-nickel steel (1.4301/ AISI 304), stainless steel, vibration-ground finishing • all parts including axle material are corrosion-resistant swivel bracket: • double ball bearing in the swivel head • strong central kingpin • minimum swivel head play and smooth rolling characteristic and increased service life due to the special dynamic Blickle riveting process • tread: high-quality thermoplastic...

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Q 75-120 kg Wheel: PATH series • tread: high-quality thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), hardness 94 Shore A, colour dark grey, non-marking, non-staining • wheel centre: high-quality nylon 6, impact resistant, colour silver grey Bracket: LRXA/BRXA, LKRXA/BKRXA series • high-quality chromium-nickel steel (1.4301/ AISI 304), stainless steel, vibration-ground finishing • all parts including axle material are corrosion-resistant swivel bracket: • double ball bearing in the swivel head • strong central kingpin • minimum swivel head play and smooth rolling characteristic and increased service life due...

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wheel with thermoplastic rubber tread Q 100-250 kg Bracket: LEX/BX series • high-quality chromium-nickel steel (1.4301/AISI 304), stainless steel, vibration-ground finishing • all parts including axle material are corrosion-resistant Swivel bracket: • double ball bearing in the swivel head • swivel head seal • minimum swivel head play and smooth rolling characteristic and increased service life due to the special dynamic Blickle riveting process • tread: high-quality thermoplastic rubber-elastomer (TPE), hardness 85 Shore A, colour grey, non-marking, oil containing • wheel centre: high-quality...

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wheel with standard solid rubber tyre SIBIickleLEX-VPP, BX-VPP seriesStainless steel castors Bracket: LEX/BX series • high-quality chromium-nickel steel (1.4301/AISI 304), stainless steel, vibration-ground finishing • all parts including axle material are corrosion-resistant Swivel bracket: • double ball bearing in the swivel head • swivel head seal • minimum swivel head play and smooth rolling characteristic and increased service life due to the special dynamic Blickle riveting process • tyre: standard solid rubber, hardness 80 Shore A, colour grey, non-marking • rim: high-quality polypropylene,...

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