Wheels and castors since 1943
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more than 80 years of experience
A family history
since 1943
AVO Aldo Valsecchi S.p.A. represents an historic company in the Made in Italy wheel and castor manufacturing industry.
Since 1943 it has been at the top of the industry internationally in terms of quality, range width and sales volume. The company is located in Gravellona Toce, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, further proof of love for quality and “Made in Italy” products made with cutting-edge technology and a high level of automation.
What Distinguishes Us
The supply-chain is a fundamental pillar of AVO’s corporate philosophy through the enhancement of Made in Italy quality at every stage and production process.
Designing
Experience, innovation and sustainability for high-quality flexible solutions that respect the customer and the environment.
Manufacturing process
Continuous control and production synergy over 17,000 m² to ensure excellent quality at every stage of the process.
Logistics
Logistics efficiency and innovation: automation, traceability and advanced management for fast, accurate and reliable deliveries.
Environment
Concrete commitment to the environment: renewable energy, sustainable materials and certifications for responsible and safe production.
Certifications
Certified quality and strict compliance: controlled processes, continuous training and selected suppliers for maximum reliability.
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Download AVO Product 3D Files
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.
New AVO Antistatic/Conductive Product Line
AVO introduces a new range of Wheels and Castors designed for applications where electrostatic charge control is an essential requirement.
The new 18AS-B, 14CH-AS, 139CD-S and 18ACH-AS series have been developed to ensure safety, reliability and operational continuity in sensitive environments.
These solutions are engineered to meet the demands of high-criticality sectors such as electronics, automotive, industrial automation, and the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, where electrostatic discharge management is a key factor in protecting components, operators and production processes. The new products are also suitable for applications requiring ignition risk prevention, such as environments with a potential presence of explosive atmospheres (ATEX), where controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges is essential.
The new AVO series combines advanced technical materials with precise engineering, offering antistatic or conductive properties in line with the highest quality standards. The wheels are designed to provide controlled electrical resistance, ensuring effective charge dissipation and reducing the risk of electrostatic build-up.
From a construction standpoint, the range retains AVO’s distinctive strengths: structural robustness, high load capacity, optimized rolling performance and long service life. The brackets, available in various configurations, are designed to ensure stability and precise handling even under the most demanding operating conditions.
Key features of the new series
- 18AS-B – Wheel with AVOANTISTATIC polyurethane tread, antistatic, 91 Shore A, with crowned profile. Aluminium centre. Hub with shielded ball bearings assembled with central spacer.
- 14CH-AS – Drive wheel with AVOANTISTATIC polyurethane tread, 91 Shore A, and centre in black-painted mechanical cast iron, aluminium or steel. Hub with keyway according to DIN 6885.
- 139CD-S – Wheel with conductive grey non-marking rubber tread, 85 Shore A, and thermoplastic centre. Plain bore hub.
- 18ACH-AS – Drive wheel with AVOANTISTATIC polyurethane tread, 91 Shore A, and centre in black-painted mechanical cast iron, aluminium or steel. Hub with keyway according to DIN 6885.
With the introduction of these new series, AVO further strengthens and expands its product range, offering highly specialized solutions for safe and controlled industrial mobility, even in the most sensitive environments.
AVO: the benchmark for reliability in the food industry
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.
New Heavy-Duty Stainless-Steel Castors
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.