Stainless Steel welders, I need some advise

[ktmoutfront]

I have a repair project on a proofer for my daughters sandwich shop. The casters have pulled out of the bread proofer so they can not move it to clean.

I am looking at building a new base for it and welding solid casters to it. No swivels. It does not need to turn.

I have repaired stainless components in the past, but never ordered stainless from scratch.

What is the best grade for welding. I know I am screwed on the casters. I have to buy what is out there. From what I read T-304 is about the best for welding. Am I correct? Or is the internet fooling me?

 

[bigblock72]

304 stainless will work well. You could weld a stainless bolt on the bottom of the frame at each corner and slide on a lawnmower style wheel over the bolt. Or just bolt on regular style casters on.

 

[ktmoutfront]

Need to keep it as low as possible and easy to clean per health department guide lines. So I am going to use low profile stainless casters. It weighs 700 pounds. Big sucker.

 

[Stomis]

Is 316L a requirement for food grade equipment in said town? Im not certain how it applies to an area thats not actually a working surface, but you may be surprised.

 

[ktmoutfront]

Not for non prep surfaces. I checked.

 

[Stomis]

Not for non prep surfaces. I checked.

Cool good to have your bases covered. In that case I would just opt for the cheapest grade stainless available or match the base material.