A food service caster is built for kitchen, food processing, and food-handling equipment — typically stainless steel or corrosion-resistant construction, often with non-marking wheels rated for washdown and frequent cleaning.
Corrosion resistance matters most here, since food service floors see regular washdown, grease, and cleaning chemicals that would rust standard zinc-plated hardware over time.
Commercial kitchens, food processing lines, and butcher/meat-cutting equipment exposed to washdown and food-safe cleaning requirements.
Using standard-finish casters in a washdown environment. Standard zinc-plated hardware corrodes fast under regular washdown — stainless steel construction holds up far longer.
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Do food service casters need to be stainless steel?
Not strictly required, but strongly recommended for any washdown or high-moisture environment to avoid corrosion.
Are food service casters food-grade certified?
Check the specific product listing — food-grade certification is a separate spec from general corrosion-resistant construction.