Steel Ball Transfer Units
Sprint Drives supplies Steel Ball Transfer Units designed for effortless, omnidirectional movement of heavy loads across conveyor systems, transfer tables, and workstations. Built to handle even the most demanding industrial environments, these units are essential for enabling smooth, precise, and multi-directional handling of goods without the need for lifting or reorientation.
Each unit features a large main steel ball that rolls freely on a bed of smaller support balls. This design ensures 360° movement, making it easy to transfer, rotate, position, or divert items such as metal sheets, wooden panels, heavy cartons, or machine parts with minimal effort.
These ball transfer units are built with zinc-plated steel housings for robust durability and long service life. Select versions are equipped with stainless steel main balls for added corrosion resistance, making them suitable for moist or challenging environments. Sealed designs with felt seals help protect the internal components against dust and splashing water, ensuring consistent performance over time.
With a maximum static load capacity of up to 22,000 N per unit and support for conveyor speeds up to 0.3 m/s, these units are well suited to handling heavy or oversized loads with ease. Available in a variety of mounting styles—including base flange, head flange, threaded pin, press-fit, and spring-loaded—they can be installed in any orientation, including upside-down configurations for overhead handling systems.
Key Benefits:
Full 360° omnidirectional movement for easy positioning and transfer
High load capacity for heavy-duty applications
Multiple mounting options for versatile system integration
Corrosion-resistant options with stainless steel balls
Sealed design for protection against dust and moisture
Suitable for operation in temperatures from –30 °C to +40 °C
Technical Highlights:
Main ball diameters: 25.4 mm, 38.1 mm, 50.8 mm
Max. static load: up to 22,000 N
Max. conveyor speed: 0.3 m/s
Housing material: Zinc-plated steel (options with stainless steel ball)
Anti-static design: Yes (<10⁶ Ω)
Temperature range: –30 °C to +40 °C
Applications:
Conveyor junctions and cross-transfer zones
Manual transfer tables and workstations
Machine infeed and outfeed positions
Alignment and positioning of large panels or sheets
Heavy-duty load rotation and distribution systems
Sprint Drives’ Steel Ball Transfer Units offer a dependable, flexible, and durable solution for any facility needing smooth, multi-directional material handling of heavy or bulky goods.
