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Ball Transfer Units by Mounting Types

April 14, 2021December 18, 2020 by Product Engineer

Ball transfer units are very useful parts for product handling and transfer operations in many types of machines.These load-bearing parts are manufactured in different types according to each job and place of use.We will now examine a few of these assembly and product types together.
First of all, let’s consider the title of ball transfer units according to the assembly types.Commonly used mounting directions are as follows.

1-Thread Fixing Units

It is assembled by inserting into the threaded hole which opened on the machine body or by tightening with nut.It is not a preferred type because of the difficulty of positioning.

Introduction of Ball Transfer Units

July 13, 2022May 24, 2020 by Product Engineer

Defination of Ball Transfer Units

Transfer ball units are machine equipment used in the machinery industry today. Their task is to transfer the loads placed on them with the rotating ball inside.They are generally used in conveyors, in the feeding / part output sections of the machines and in the areas where packaging work is performed.They are produced in three types: ball supported, spring supported and pneumatic supported.Depending on the usage conditions, there are different subtypes as light type, medium type and heavy type.In some cases they are also used as castors and wheels.Some companies also name these products as ball transfer bearings.You can see an image of the product’s outer view in the image below.