Antimicrobial Casters and Wheels
With casters being used in all types of medical, food processing, and pharmaceutical applications, the need for them to stay clean and free of bacteria led to the development of Prevenz antimicrobial wheels.
Prevenz wheels are available in polyurethane, soft gray rubber, and nylon (pictured above). They are made with an antimicrobial compound that suppresses the growth of microbes including bacteria, molds, mildew, and fungi for the life of the wheel.
Prevenz is an integral part of each wheel, so it cannot be chipped off, or scratched off. It is an additive used in standard wheels. The image below shows a standard glass-filled nylon wheel (black) next to the Prevenz version of the same wheel (gray/blue).
While Prevenz wheels to fight the growth of microbes, they do not eliminate the need for cleaning of casters or wheels. Typically, these wheels are used with stainless steel caster components, but it all depends on the application and the user. The casters shown in the image at the beginning of this post are not stainless, but they do have an optional poly cam brake.
Prevenz is EPA registered and FDA compliant. The active ingredient has been used in hospitals for more than 30 years in a variety of products like soap and toothpaste.
If you think Prevenz wheels are the solution for your caster needs, give us a call at 1-800-325-2753 or EMAIL US to discuss available sizes, options, and specifications.