Zanduco 5" Heavy Duty Bun Pan and Lug Rack Caster with Brake

Built as a heavy-duty replacement caster for bun pan and lug racks, this 5-inch wheel handles the substantial loads of fully loaded racks, which can exceed 200 lb total. The reinforced bracket handles repeated kitchen impacts that bend lighter casters within months.

A foot-actuated brake locks the wheel against rotation, which is essential when racks are loaded near hot ovens, in walk-in coolers on slight floor slopes, or anywhere the rack must stay put. Two braked casters per rack are standard for safe positioning.

The 5-inch diameter rolls over thresholds, drains, and floor seams that smaller wheels catch on, while staying low-profile enough to fit standard rack heights. Larger wheels add unnecessary height that complicates loading and oven clearance, especially in tight Canadian kitchens.

Compatibility depends on the bracket bolt pattern and stem configuration. Confirm dimensions against your existing rack hardware before ordering, since aftermarket racks use different mounting standards. Browse the broader range of casters and rack accessories on Zanduco's bakery equipment pages.

Wipe casters during regular floor cleaning to clear flour and grease buildup that gums up the bearings, and apply a few drops of food-safe machine oil to the wheel hub monthly. Stuck or noisy casters need cleaning before they damage flooring or seize completely.

Overloading casters bends the bracket, deforms the wheel, and creates a tipping hazard when the rack is in motion. Always know your rack's empty weight plus loaded pan weight, and stay well within the caster's rated load capacity for safety.

Plan on replacing casters every 3 to 5 years in busy bakeries, sooner if a caster shows visible bracket bending, sticky bearings, or worn brake levers. Replacing one or two casters at a time is fine, but matching wheel diameters is essential to keep the rack level, alongside related items in our commercial kitchen equipment range.