Ball Transfer Units

Product Details:

Omnitrack first invented and Patented our High Capacity ‘endless track’ range of heavy duty Ball Transfer units in 1954. We've been continuously developing and expanding the range since and produce the widest range available worldwide.

Family owned and run, our UK manufacturing plant has specialized in omni directional movement solutions for industries around the world. Omnifloat glass handling castors are the industry benchmark in the glass industry for transporting sheet glass; Omnicaster - the new plastic alternative to ball transfer units for outdoor conditions; Omniwheel rollers can substitute or be combined with conveyor roller (both driven and gravity) to provide multi directional movement areas.

Additional Information:

• Item Code: Omnitrack

Product Details:

Alwayse Engineering was established in 1939 in Birmingham, England.  With over 60 years manufacturing experience and originators of the ball transfer unit. We have become an integral part of the material handling industry.  The name “Alwayse” derives from the multi-directional nature of the ball transfer unit – they move in all directions enabling the easy transfer of light and heavy goods, and the direction of motion to change instantly.  Whether used for loading or feeding machines, moving goods or materials or as an alternative to the castor or in a form of linear motion, ball transfer units provide an important and essential service.

 

Thread Fixing Units

Adjustable height ball transfer units available with a variety of stem lengths and thread sizes. Sometimes referred to as ball rollers.

Flange Fixing Units

General purpose, low profile ball transfer units available in a variety of load ratings, materials and number of hole fixings.

Tube Fixing

Tube fixing achieved by using a spring washer or bush in a suitable sized tube. Available in 3 sizes and suitable for use as a castor.

Clamp Fixing

Low profile ball transfer units available in 3 variants. Suitable for mounting in materials with a thickness of 1mm to 27mm.

Misc Units

A range of ball transfer units featuring a 25.4mm diameter load ball. 1004 supplied with circlip, 1007 has interference fixing.

Euro Units

Featuring a main bearing cup special toughened steel with a dirt exit hole and a woollen felt seal. Maximum dynamic loading from 10 – 610kg .

Mini Units

Available with load balls from 4.8 – 15.8mm. Mini ball transfer units are suitable for use where precise movement and positioning is required.

Hevi-Load Units & Die Lifters

High load capacity ball transfer units designed for greater shock loading protection. Featuring the highest performance available in load transfer.

Heavy Duty Units, Series 800

Heavy duty ball transfer units manufactured from one piece of solid steel body with a seal and dirt exit hole for maximum efficiency.

Base Fixing Units

Heavy duty, high profile ball transfer units available in a variety of base plate fixings. High load capacities up to 340kg per ball transfer unit.

Lockaball Locking Unit

Low profile ball transfer units is Ideal for Retail Display. These units come with a round fixing plate. Sometimes referred to as ball rollers,

Hi-Tech, Double Seal, Units

The first ball transfer unit to feature double sealing to exclude debris from the bearings. Body manufactured from Glass Reinforced Nylon.

Spring Loaded Units

Spring loaded ball transfer unit range suitable for applications such as guillotines, presses and moulding machines. Spring loaded ball transfer

TUFF Series Heavy Duty Units

Ball transfer units designed to provide a long working life even in the most arduous conditions. Available with higher load ratings than standard

Fixing Clips

A wide range of fixing clips is available designed especially for use with Alwayse ball transfer units. Custom clips can be produced,

FLOAT-ON™

Suitable for use in wet or dry conditions. Smooth movement and easy directional change of materials with delicate or polished surfaces.

Glide-Alwayse Units

A simple and inexpensive range of ball transfer units featuring a large ball exposure. Ideal for lighter loads and where there is a cost.

 

Product Details:

Hudson Bearings ball transfers and ball transfer units provide instant change of direction in material handling applications. Our ball transfer systems are ideal for omni-directional motion, including conveyors, cargo rolling decks, robotics and industrial caster applications.

A wide range of ball transfer sizes, styles, mounting designs, and materials are available to meet specific material handling and cargo rolling requirements. Hudson Bearings ball transfer units are available with the highest quality plated carbon steel or stainless steel components, as well as nylon ball components. Possible combinations include all plated carbon steel, all stainless steel, and carbon steel housings with stainless steel balls, and all units are available with a non-marking nylon ball."\

Hudson Bearings is one of the oldest manufacturers of ball transfers in the United States and one of the most innovative. Hudson manufactures their broad and rapidly expanding product line in the USA. Their quality is unsurpassed and NPB is proud to inventory the Hudson product. Whether used in the traditional 'ball up' position for material handling or as a caster in the 'ball down' orientation for rolling applications such as retail store displays, Hudson is ready with the right product for your unique need. Contact us now for 10 pieces or 10,000, our technical sales team is ready to create a caster or transfer solution for you today.

Applications

Ball transfers solve a variety of material handling and motion control challenges, whether used in the traditional 'ball up' position or as a caster in the 'ball down' orientation. Ball transfers offer advantages to traditional casters, such as lower profiles and omnidirectional movement, often at a lower cost.

Common Applications

• Air Cargo
• Robotics
• Store Fixtures
• Laser & Plasma Cutters
• Medical Devices
• Shears
• Military Logistics
• Die Handling
• Glass & Metal Manufacturing
• Caster Substitution

Product Details:

Formed in 1939, Alwayse Engineering is the market leading manufacturer of Ball Transfer Unit. The Company employs more than 70 people in its purpose built manufacturing and office facility based in Birmingham, UK. Over 70% of its production is exported to over 60 countries worldwide, which has led to Alwayse Engineering being awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade on two occasions.

 

 

 

Alwayse Ball Units & Castors are used in all industries throughout the world with over 2 million units being sold every year. Alwayse Engineering Limited is quality registered to ISO 9001.

 

 

 

Alwayse range of Ball Transfer Units is specially designed for multi directional usage. Alwayse range of Ball Transfer Units is ensure to make easy turned, steered and pushed of unit loads. The design of Ball Transfer Units allows moving heavy load from one place to another with ease. Proper lubrication and cleaning is required for long lasting results from Ball Transfer Units. We offer this range of BallTransfer Units at competitive prices.

 

 

 

Fixing methods:

 

 

 

There are various methods of fixing Alwayse ball Units. A wide range of fittings enable them to be used with various different materials. Fixing clips are available for most designs.

 

 

 

MATERIALS

 

 

 

Type Load Ball Support Balls Housing

 

13 Carbon Steel 60-66RC Carbon Steel 60-66RC Carbon Steel Bright Zinc Plated

 

14 Nylon 66 Carbon Steel 60-66RC Carbon Steel Bright Zinc Plated

 

15 Stainless Steel AISI 420 52-58RC Stainless Steel AISI 420 52-58RC Stainless Steel AISI 304 SelfColour

 

16 Stainless Steel AISI 420 52-58RC Stainless Steel AISI 420 52-58RC Carbon Steel Bright Zinc Plated