Ball Transfer Units suit internal roller applications.

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Miniature ball transfer units are utilized to perform material-handling and positioning functions for transfer of small parts or installed inside sensitive equipment to serve as alternatives to rollers. They allow for 360º movement and have steel housings with steel/stainless balls and flat/angled tops. Depending on type, units are available with ball sizes from 4.8-9.6 mm, weigh from 0.003-0.06 kg, and are offered with load ratings from 10-70 kg.

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'Miniature' Ball Transfer Units from SKF® Ideal for Small-Parts Handling or Internal Roller Applications

A new line of "miniature" ball transfer units available from SKF Motion Technologies (Bethlehem, PA) can be utilized to perform conventional material-handling and positioning functions for easy transfer of small parts or can be installed inside sensitive equipment to serve as practical alternatives to rollers. "Miniature" ball transfers from SKF® are offered as lightweight, compact, and ready-to-install units ideal for equipment or devices where space is minimal. They allow for 360º movement to provide optimal versatility, regardless of application. Typical applications for "miniature" ball transfers include instrumentation, measurement, and automation products, among others. Depending on type, these "miniature" ball transfer units are available with ball sizes ranging from 4.8mm to 9.6mm. Units weigh from 0.003kg to 0.06kg and are offered with load ratings from 10kg to 70kg (up to 154 lbs.). Despite their relatively small size, "miniature" ball transfer units from SKF are designed for durability, high performance, and long service life. All types feature steel housings (either with steel balls and a flat top, stainless steel balls and a flat top, or stainless steel balls and an angled top) and install quickly and easily with studs. The "miniature" units join a growing family of ball transfer products available from SKF. Contact James M. Brown, SKF Motion Technologies, 1530 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA 18017-2266 USA. Phone: (800) 541-3624 (toll-free) or (610) 861-3712. Fax: (610) 861-3737. Web site: www.linearmotion.skf.com