The environment as a fundamental pillar in the production of AVO products
Respect for the environment is a key value for AVO, which integrates sustainability principles at every stage of the manufacturing process. All AVO products are manufactured in full compliance with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive and the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation, two European regulations that impose strict restrictions on the use of hazardous substances in manufactured and/or purchased items. This adherence to stringent regulations ensures that AVO products are safe for the environment and for users, while minimizing the ecological impact of the raw materials used.
An in-depth life cycle analysis of products is conducted to assess the actual environmental impact, making data on each item available to customers. This analysis is not limited to the production phase, but also considers the use and disposal phase, contributing to an overall view of sustainability. To ensure the adoption of best practices, AVO constantly collaborates with leading Italian plastics manufacturers, who provide advanced and innovative environmentally friendly materials.
The assessment of environmental aspects has prompted AVO to take a number of concrete actions to reduce the ecological impact of its activities. These initiatives aim not only to ensure compliance with regulations, but also to implement more efficient solutions in terms of energy savings, waste reduction and optimization of production processes.
significant step in this direction is the installation of a 350 kW photovoltaic system at the main production site, an initiative that enables AVO to generate renewable energy to power its production cycle, reducing its carbon footprint and actively contributing to environmental sustainability. This choice underscores the company’s commitment to the ecological transition, making environmental protection a strategic goal for the future. With these actions, AVO positions itself as a company that not only focuses on quality and innovation, but also on environmental responsibility, aiming for a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Discover AVO product 3D models in .stp format, available for direct download from the website.
These files enable seamless integration into the main CAD environments, allowing designers to work with real geometries and dimensions while improving accuracy during design and technical validation phases.
The use of 3D models helps optimize development processes, reduce validation time and support more efficient component configuration within application systems.
This implementation is part of AVO’s digital evolution strategy, aimed at providing advanced technical tools to support design and engineering activities.
.stp files are available within each product page on the AVO website.
In the food industry, operational performance is built on the precision and quality of every single component. For companies operating in environments governed by strict regulations, the careful selection of materials and the technical specifications of castors and mobile supports are essential to ensure maximum resistance, hygiene, safety, and durability.
Material handling systems must not only be capable of managing significant loads under demanding working conditions, but also meet rigorous sanitation and durability standards, minimizing the risk of contamination and ensuring consistent, long-term performance.
With more than eighty years of experience across four generations, AVO has a deep understanding of the sector’s requirements and has developed a product range entirely dedicated to overcoming these challenges.
AVO solutions are engineered to maintain superior performance even at high temperatures, a common factor in environments such as industrial kitchens, pasteurization plants, and ovens. Our range includes castors made from compounds that offer excellent resistance to chemical agents and thermal shock, featuring smooth surfaces free from gaps or joints that could compromise hygiene.
The supports are also designed to deliver maximum structural reliability, reducing wear and the risk of premature failure, even under the most demanding operating conditions.
A distinctive element of our portfolio is our range of high-temperature castors. These are advanced technical solutions, indispensable for production environments exposed to prolonged heat or intensive thermal cycles.
The range includes castors made from thermosetting phenolic resin, versions with rubber tread and glass-fibre-reinforced Polyamide 6 cores, as well as silicone rubber models with aluminium cores or steel flanges. These configurations ensure safe and reliable operation for applications reaching temperatures of up to +280°C.
The thermosetting materials used, such as phenolic, urea, and melamine resins, are ideally suited to severe thermal conditions. Unlike thermoplastic compounds, their rigidity increases with heat, preventing permanent deformation and ensuring long-term dimensional and mechanical stability.
AVO castors are available in diameters ranging from 80 to 250 mm and can be combined with medium-duty or heavy-duty supports. This modularity allows load capacities from 80 to 800 kg, depending on the selected configuration.
With AVO, food industry professionals can rely on components that enhance the efficiency and quality of their production processes, without ever compromising on final product safety.
AVO presents the new Heavy-Duty Stainless-Steel Castors: maximum corrosion resistance for critical environments
Avo expands its product portfolio with a new line of heavy-duty stainless-steel castors, engineered to deliver reliable and safe performance even under the most demanding operating conditions.
The range is designed for high-intensity food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications where high load capacities are required.
Manufactured entirely from AISI 304 stainless steel, this series offers superior resistance to corrosion, aggressive cleaning agents, and high-pressure washdowns. This makes it ideal for the food industry, the pharmaceutical sector, refrigerated-logistics environments, and all applications exposed to strong mechanical and chemical stress.