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Omnitrack Movement Solutions Spotlight – OW80 Omniwheel Conveyor Wheel

This week, we’re focusing our movement solutions spotlight on the only Omnitrack range which does not feature a ball; the Omniwheel Conveyor Wheel.

These innovative conveyor modules are easily integrated into existing roller conveyor systems to provide omni-directional movement at junctions or assembly & testing areas. The Omniwheels feature 3 peripheral polyamide rollers & tend to be installed on axles in pairs offset by 60° so that 6 rollers cover 360° rotation of the unit.

The use of rollers in this product range provides a solution which is better suited for irregular or deformable conveyed items (compared with ball transfer units). This means that materials which are susceptible to damage from steel balls (such as cardboard, wood & glass) can be conveyed omni-directionally with a far reduced risk of damage to the conveyed item. The lack of internal mechanism also makes the Omniwheel ideal for contaminated or washdown environments.

The OW80 is the larger of the two sizes of Omniwheel that we offer & is rated at 80 Kg per module (or per pair). For automated conveyor systems, there is the OW80-H which features a hexagonal central hole which allows the unit to be driven – this option is often utilised in robotics design to create 2D holonomic systems or provide ‘Kiwi Drive’.

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