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News Release from: Danaher Motion | Subject: Ball transfer/transfer systems
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 12 November 2002
Hollow balls cut weight for transfer
systems
Thomson Industries has developed a range of ball transfer/transfer systems using hollow balls that are 60% lighter than solid balls yet provide a minimum of 6000lb crush strength per unit.
sThomson Industries has developed a range of ball transfer/transfer systems using hollow balls that are 60% lighter than solid balls yet provide a minimum of 6000lb crush strength per unit They are ideal for palletisers, air cargo, ball tables, steel handling and conveyor systems
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 May 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Features include: 1in stainless hollow ball riding on 0.125in stainless balls; stainless cup and can for corrosion resistance and high load capacity; ball-up, ball-down, or angled mounting; nylon-flanged base for easy mounting and reduced noise; no lubrication required; an operating temperature up to 250F (higher temperature option available); and a 125lb load capacity.
The transfer unit's unique moulded design permits a wide range of custom options: solid balls; nylon balls for low noise or non-scuffing requirements; variety of ball sizes; variety of housing materials (eg carbon steel); variety of mounting configurations (eg non-flanged); spring loaded, and sealed.
(This was Engineeringtalk's Top Story on 11 November 2002).
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