PBT Ball Transfer

Virtually any air control device may operate Omtec Pop Up Ball Transfers. In the majority of applications simple non electric foot and hand valves may be used. Sensing device operated electric solenoids valves may also be used.

Omtec Pop Up Ball Transfers like virtually all pneumatically operated components, require Filtered, Regulated and Lubricated compressed air to operate. Omtec has FRL kits, Non-detent foot valve kits and detent toggle hand valve kits available. Other controls supplied on request. The regulator should be set at 50 PSI (3.447 bar). Omtec pop up ball transfer units use very low air volume, it is usually not a consideration. Each up and down cycle of one ball uses .00038 cubic feet (.0000108 cubic meter).

Carbide bits for boring and recessing holes in plastic & wood composite surfaces.

Omtec has available correct size carbide tipped bits to easily bore holes for Pop-Up Ball Transfers. 1/2 inch (13mm) hand drill required.

If recessed flanges are desired, Omtec also has available the correct size carbide tipped rabbeting bits. 1/4 inch (6.35mm) trim routers.

Minimum metal surface thickness: Steel 0.092 inches (2.34mm), Aluminum 0.125 inches (3.18mm). Depending on individual applications, ribbed reinforcement of all surfaces is an important consideration.

Ball Transfer Weight Capacity:50 lbs (22.68 kg)
Ball transfer weight capacity is deceptive!

Many factors override the actual rated capacity of a ball transfer. Experience indicates when all factors are considered, the most successful live load rates of ball transfers falls between 5 to 30 lbs. (2.27 to 13.61 kg) per ball transfer. For a better understanding of ball transfer loading…

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Omtec PBT ball transfers… are designed to use in combination all of the other Omtec Ergonomic Tranfers.
They are ideal with Omtec: PPD Positioner Pads, FBT Ball Transfers, Insert Wheels, Insert Rollers and the ESD PUG Grounding Device