{"id":83687,"date":"2019-01-21T17:21:24","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T17:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omnitrack.com\/technical-reference\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T21:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:18:01","slug":"technical-reference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.omnitrack.com\/ce\/technical-reference\/","title":{"rendered":"Technical Reference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Comprehensive Guide to Ball Transfer Units<\/a> and Castors<\/span><\/h1>\n

Heavy Duty Ball Transfer Units<\/a> \u2013 Maximum Precision<\/h2>\n

Omnitrack Heavy Duty 9000 series ball transfers<\/a> – In continuous production since 1954. Rapidly restore performance within minutes by using Service Kits S1 & S2 offering 2 levels of components & full overhaul instructions. Factory reconditioning service for spring loaded & custom units as these may require special tooling for safe disassembly. To order state original part number, any identification mark & Service Kit required eg S1-9241. If in doubt, contact us & we\u2019ll keep you rolling!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\"icon-maximum-load\"Maximum load rating unaffected at any orientation<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"icon-low-friction\"Low Friction
1 : 0,005<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"icon-high-shock-resistence\"High Shock Resistence<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"icon-temperature\"Temperature
-50\/260\u00baC<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"icon-speed\"Speed
2m\/sec<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"icon-drain-channels\"Drain \/ Debris Channels9000 Series only<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"icon-user-seviceble\"User Serviceable9000 Series only<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"icon-precision-machined-construction\"Precise Machined Construction<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

Debris & Drain Channels<\/strong>
\nAll units (main ball) > 15.8mm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Anti-oxide Electrophoretic black finish<\/strong>
\n> 330 hours ISO salt resistance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Stainless Steel Units<\/strong>
\nNatural finish<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Component materials & Corrosion resistance<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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All Stainless Steel Parts<\/span><\/th>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arduous Conditions<\/span><\/th>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stainless steel balls, other materials as standard<\/span><\/th>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Materials<\/th>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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  1. AISI 304 stainless steel<\/li>\n
  2. AISI 302 stainless steel<\/li>\n
  3. AISI 440 stainless steel<\/li>\n
  4. AISI 1050 \u2018Anti-oxide\u2019 finish<\/li>\n
  5. AISI 1070 carbon steel<\/li>\n
  6. AISI 52100 chrome steel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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    Load & stability<\/h2>\n

    Specify spring loaded units where shock loads & uneven track conditions exist.<\/p>\n

    Ensure sufficient load capacity:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Operating temperature<\/h2>\n

    Compensate for temperature & operating environment by reducing stated load capacity.<\/p>\n

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    Evaluate these aspects when choosing your solution:<\/h2>\n

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