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Ball transfer units

Plastic ball transfer units
Move heavy and sensitive loads easily: whether in conveyor technology, the food and glass industry or even in the sports sector. The transport of sensitive or heavy goods can be achieved with ball transfer units without great effort. Loads with a capacity of up to 1,470N can be carried without any problems, so that even heavy goods can be moved in almost all directions.The conveyor ball inside the housing is mounted with many small balls in order to ensure perfect running values. From pure plastic solutions to ball transfer units with a conveyor ball made of stainless steel: optimise work processes with our lubrication-free and low-maintenance ball transfer units for a wide range of applications.

Everything you need to know about our ball transfer units:

What are ball transfer units and what are their advantages?

Ball transfer units are components that enable the smooth movement of transported goods in various industrial environments in material handling. Transporting heavy loads from A to B: ball transfer unit tables make it possible to transport food, airport goods or glass. Ball transfer units in the conveyor tables make it easy to roll sensitive goods in various directions.

Compared to metallic solutions with steel housings or aluminium types with steel balls, our ball transfer units are 100% lubrication-free. In addition, the plastic ball transfer units can be used in any installation position, horizontally, vertically and overhead. Thanks to its technical specifications, the used material xirodur is particularly abrasion-resistant, durable and even electrically insulating if required.

Where can I buy the plastic ball transfer units?

Buy plastic ball transfer units
You can easily buy our plastic ball transfer units with matching accessories in our online shop. There you will find, among other things:
  • Ball transfer units with extremely smooth running
  • Ball transfer unit for heavier loads
  • Sliding ball transfer unit for high impact loads
  • Spring-mounted ball transfer units
  • Self-aligning ball transfer units
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How are the plastic ball transfer units constructed?

xiros ball transfer units have a housing made of high-performance plastics with an embedded ball socket. This pan serves as a running surface for the support balls. If the load ball rotates, the support balls roll on the ball socket. Depending on the application, various materials are available for the running ball and the support balls. The situation is completely different with the sliding ball transfer unit. The support balls previously used in our ball transfer units are replaced by a sliding insert made of the in-house iglidur J3B. The stainless steel load ball therefore no longer runs on the support balls as in previous versions, but on the particularly wear-resistant sliding insert.
Plastic ball transfer unit
POM running ball and support balls
Ball transfer unit made of plastic with stainless steel support balls
POM running ball, stainless steel support balls
Sliding ball transfer unit made of plastic
Running ball made of stainless steel, sliding insert made of iglidur J3B

Ball transfer table with igus ball transfer units

Where are ball transfer units used?

Ball transfer units are used in a wide range of industries. In industry, for example, they are used in conveyor systems, assembly lines and automated storage systems. Ball transfer units are also used in mechanical engineering to improve the manoeuvrability of machines and equipment. They are also used in the furniture industry to make heavy cabinets, tables and other pieces of furniture easier to move.

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