What is a ball roller and how does it work?

A ball roller , also known as a ball transfer unit, is a device used in material handling applications to facilitate the movement of objects. It consists of multiple small ball bearings held within a housing. The balls are designed to rotate freely, allowing objects to be smoothly transferred or rotated in any direction.

What are the advantages of using ball rollers in material handling applications?

Ball roller offer several advantages in material handling applications. They provide a low-friction surface, enabling easy and smooth movement of objects. Ball transfers allow for multidirectional movement, making them suitable for applications that require quick and efficient changes in direction. They are also durable, capable of handling heavy loads, and can be easily integrated into conveyor systems or workstations.

How do you select the right type of ball roller for your specific application?

When selecting a ball roller , consider factors such as the weight and size of the objects being transferred, the operating environment, and the desired movement flexibility. It is important to choose a ball transfer with a load capacity that meets your application requirements. Consulting with a supplier or engineer can help determine the appropriate type and specifications for your specific needs.

What are the different materials used to make ball rollers and how do they affect performance?

Ball roller can be made from various materials, including steel, stainless steel, and plastic. Steel ball transfers offer high load capacity and durability, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications. Stainless steel transfers are corrosion-resistant and ideal for environments with moisture or harsh chemicals. Plastic transfers are lightweight and non-corrosive, suitable for lighter loads and quieter operation. The choice of material depends on factors such as load capacity, operating conditions, and specific application requirements.

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FREEBEAR Ball Rollers（Shape：Flange）

FREEBEAR offers products Ball Rollers specified by Shape Flange from Automation Components product category. There are a total of 14 items. Search and select detailed specifications of parts for your machine with free CAD downloads. FREEBEAR products are available to order through MISUMI online 24 hours a day. Free shipping, no minimum order.

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2

4

4.9

5

6

7

8

8.8

9.8

10

11

12

14

14.7

19.6

19.62

21

23

24

27

29.4

30

33

34

41

44 (4.5)

49

49.05

49.6 (5)

50

55

62

68

68.6

69

78

78.4

78.48

78.5

82

98

98.1

107

107.8

117.6 (12)

147

157

176

196

196.1

196.2

216

245

274 (28)

274.4 (28)

284

294

294.2

294.3

330 (34)

343

370

392

412

432

461

470.4 (48)

490

490.3

490.5

510

528

588

588.6

648

686

686.4

730

770

784

784.5

784.8

864

882

900

980

981

1020

1038

1056

1070

1080

1176

1176 (120)

1176.8

1180

1210

1296

1372

1470

1470.6

1471.5

1510

1512

1528

1530

1550

1568

1570

1610

1728

1764

1910

1944

1960

1962

2040

2160

2200

2292

2320

2376

2401

2420

2450

2451.66

2548

2550

2592

2640

2646

2704

2744

2800

2940

2943

2992

3020

3024

3056

3060

3090

3240

3380

3430

3438

3456

3528

3570

3630

3672

3680

3820

3870

3880

3920

4080

4104

4116

4202

4275

4320

4410

4500

4530

4536

4584

4590

4640

4732

4752

4830

4900

4905

4968

5100

5150

5184

5348

5390

5400

5408

5420

5610

5616

5730

5832

5880

6040

6048

6084

6120

6264

6468

6480

6620

6696

6750

6912

7056

7130

7350

7550

7640

7650

8090

8112

8150

8660

8788

8820

9060

9120

9170

9464

9560

9680

9800

10080

10140

10300

10600

11000

11760

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14872

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19600

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- Hex Head Stud
- Round Threaded Stud
- Cylindrical
- Flange
- Set Screw
- Unit
- Table
- Others
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Type
- Standard
- Spring-Loaded
- Garbage Discharge
- Pneumatically Driven
- Others
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Outer Dia. D(Ø)
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11

12

12.2

13

15

15.8

16

16.5

17

18

18.5

19

19.2

19.5

20

20.5

21

22

23

24

24 ±0.065

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25.7

25.8

26

27

27.5

28

29

29.5

30

31

32

33

34

34.4

34.5

35

35.8

36

38

39

39.5

41

41.3

42

44

44.5

45

46

47

47.5

48

50

50.2

51

51.5

52

53

55

55.5

55.8

56

57

58

59.3

60

65

65.2

66

67

69

70

71

71.8

72

75

76

77

78

80

85

88

95

96

96.8

100

107

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120

130

140

151.2

155

160

180

187

200

304

401

456

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- 1.0~10.0
- 10.1~20.0
- 20.1~50.0
- 50.1~100.0
- 100.1~500.0
- 500.1~5000
- 5000.1~10000
- 10000.1~20000
- 20000.1 or more
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Body Material
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Plastic
- Aluminum
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Ball Material
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Plastic
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Y-Type

FREEBEAR

[Features]
· Synonym for "Ball transfer."
· High quality backed by achievements.
· High-functionality is achieved by using stainless steel ball receivers.

From: ฿ 115.35
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Free bearing L-Type

FREEBEAR

- Free bearing L-Type from FREEBEAR.
- Our wide range of products is suitable for various environments. And suitable for purposes where mounting height needs to be reduced.
- The body material of free bearing L-type have 2 types available, Steel (C model and P model) or Stainless steel (S model).
- The main ball material of free bearing L-type have 3 types available, Steel (C model), Stainless steel (S model), or Nylon (P model).
- Allowable load can be selected up to 588.6 N.

From: ฿ 112.67
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HS/DS-Type

FREEBEAR

[Features]
· Used by embedding in the cushion pinhole of the press or by drilling a hole in the machine bed.
· A transferred and positioned workpiece can be fixed by pushing the ball portion by means of a clamp.
· *Heat-resistant models can also be manufactured.

From: ฿ 2,579.29
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8Y-SL4-Type

FREEBEAR

[Features]
· A garbage discharge function is added to the most used 8Y type.
· Longer service lifespan is achieved by providing a dust discharge slit.

From: ฿ 191.32
Days to Ship: Same day

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Freebear K-Type

FREEBEAR

Square flange type ball roller.
[Features]
·Dust-proof press-molded products made with our unique technology (excluding S-12K).
·The resin cover reduces the entry of dirt and dust.
·The most heavy-duty type among press-molded products.
[Applications]
·Ideal for transporting heavy objects, assembly workbenches (positioning), and jig replacement for processing machines.

From: ฿ 1,132.43
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S-Type

FREEBEAR

[Features]
· Press-formed product with built-in spring using original technology.
· The built-in spring can evenly receive the load against the uneven load due to the shape of the conveyed object.

From: ฿ 419.02
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Free Bearing D Type (Flange Type)

FREEBEAR

Round flange type ball roller.
[Features]
·Receptacle structure specialized for downward use.
·The most heavy-duty type in the downward freebear series.
·Can be used for positioning or as a replacement for casters.
[Applications]
·Ideal for transporting heavy objects, assembly workbenches (positioning), and jig replacement for processing machines.

From: ฿ 100.00
Days to Ship: 5 Day(s)

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Freebear J-Type

FREEBEAR

An all-resin diamond-shaped ball roller.
[Feature]
· Model numbers end with “-WH” indicate white types, and model numbers end with “-BK” indicates black types.
· It is made of resin, difficult to damage the transfer surface, and ideal for use in environments where rust easily generated.
· It can also be used in cleanrooms.
[Applications]
· Ideal for transporting heavy weight objects, assembling work benches (positioning), and replacing processing machine jigs.
· Ideal for food equipment, semiconductor equipment, etc.

From: ฿ 364.00
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Freebear DZ-Type

FREEBEAR

A cutting-machined round flange shaped downward type ball roller with a spring.
[Feature]
· A tray structure specialized for downward types.
· A spring enables uniforming an applied load and preventing uneven load application caused by the shape of a conveyed object.
· Can be used as a positioning tool or a substitute for a caster.
[Applications]
· Ideal for transporting heavy weight objects, assembling work benches (positioning), and replacing processing machine jigs.
· Useful as a substitute for a caster.

From: ฿ 2,954.49
Days to Ship: 3 Day(s)

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L-5/L-6-Type

FREEBEAR

- L-Type free bearings from FREEBEAR.
- Our extensive product lineup is suitable for diverse environments and ideal for applications where reduced mounting height is required.
- The body material of the L-Type free bearings is available in two options: steel (C model and P model) or stainless steel (S model).
- The main ball material of the L-Type free bearings is available in three options: steel (C model), stainless steel (S model), or nylon (P model).
- The allowable load capacity can be selected up to 294.3 N.

From: ฿ 182.62
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Freebear R-Type

FREEBEAR

A press-folded dust-proof type ball roller.
[Feature]
· Press-formed dust-proof type developed by a unique technology.
· A resin cover reduces dirt and dust intrusion.
· Round flange type.
[Applications]
· Ideal for transporting heavy weight objects, assembling work benches (positioning), and replacing processing machine jigs.

From: ฿ 242.32
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Freebear H-type (flanged type)

FREEBEAR

Round flange type (part sealed).

From: ฿ 4,178.68
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Freebear 8L-SL4-Type

FREEBEAR

[Features]
・ Following the 8Y type, a waste discharge function is also added to the 8L type
・ Achieved longer lifespan by providing a waste discharge slit

From: ฿ 375.24
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Freebear Z-Type

FREEBEAR

A machined product round flange type ball roller with a spring.
[Feature]
· A spring enables uniforming an applied load and preventing uneven load application caused by the shape of a conveyed object.
[Applications]
· Ideal for transporting heavy weight objects, assembling work benches (positioning), and replacing processing machine jigs.

From: ฿ 1,966.67
Days to Ship: 7 Day(s)

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Brand	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR	FREEBEAR
Product Series	Y-Type	Free bearing L-Type	HS/DS-Type	8Y-SL4-Type	Freebear K-Type	S-Type	Free Bearing D Type (Flange Type)	Freebear J-Type	Freebear DZ-Type	L-5/L-6-Type	Freebear R-Type	Freebear H-type (flanged type)	Freebear 8L-SL4-Type	Freebear Z-Type
From	฿ 115.35	฿ 112.67	฿ 2,579.29 Special Price On Sale Until 31/03/2025	฿ 191.32	฿ 1,132.43	฿ 419.02 Special Price On Sale Until 31/03/2025	฿ 100.00	฿ 364.00	฿ 2,954.49	฿ 182.62	฿ 242.32	฿ 4,178.68	฿ 375.24	฿ 1,966.67
Days to Ship	Same day	Same day	7 Day(s)	Same day	1 Day(s)	Same day	5 Day(s)	Same day	3 Day(s)	3 Day(s)	3 Day(s)	5 Day(s)	3 Day(s)	7 Day(s)
Load Capacity(N)	49.05 ～ 294.3	19.62 ～ 588.6	No	294.3	98.1 ～ 588.6	196 ～ 490	1471.5 ～ 2943	98.1	490.5 ～ 1962	19.62 ～ 294.3	294.3	784.8 ～ 4905	294.3	490.5 ～ 1962
Shape	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange	Flange
Type	Standard	Standard	Standard	Garbage Discharge	Standard	Spring-Loaded	Standard	Standard	Spring-Loaded	Standard	Standard	Standard	Garbage Discharge	Spring-Loaded
Outer Dia. D(Ø)	69	41.3 ～ 96.8	34 ～ 75	69	77	71 ～ 120	110 ～ 140	53 ～ 69	60 ～ 110	59.3 ～ 76	69	78 ～ 180	55.5	60 ～ 110
Load Capacity Range(N)	20.1~50.0 / 100.1~500.0	10.1~20.0 / 20.1~50.0 / 50.1~100.0 / 100.1~500.0 / 500.1~5000	-	100.1~500.0	50.1~100.0 / 500.1~5000	100.1~500.0	500.1~5000	50.1~100.0	100.1~500.0 / 500.1~5000	10.1~20.0 / 50.1~100.0 / 100.1~500.0	100.1~500.0	500.1~5000	100.1~500.0	100.1~500.0 / 500.1~5000
Body Material	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	-	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel	Steel	Plastic	Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel
Ball Material	Steel / Stainless Steel / Plastic	Steel / Stainless Steel / Plastic	-	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel / Plastic	Steel	Steel	Plastic	Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel / Plastic	Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel

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Question: What is a ball roller and how does it work?: Answer: A ball roller , also known as a ball transfer unit, is a device used in material handling applications to facilitate the movement of objects. It consists of multiple small ball bearings held within a housing. The balls are designed to rotate freely, allowing objects to be smoothly transferred or rotated in any direction.
Question: What are the advantages of using ball rollers in material handling applications?: Answer: Ball roller offer several advantages in material handling applications. They provide a low-friction surface, enabling easy and smooth movement of objects. Ball transfers allow for multidirectional movement, making them suitable for applications that require quick and efficient changes in direction. They are also durable, capable of handling heavy loads, and can be easily integrated into conveyor systems or workstations.
Question: How do you select the right type of ball roller for your specific application?: Answer: When selecting a ball roller , consider factors such as the weight and size of the objects being transferred, the operating environment, and the desired movement flexibility. It is important to choose a ball transfer with a load capacity that meets your application requirements. Consulting with a supplier or engineer can help determine the appropriate type and specifications for your specific needs.
Question: What are the different materials used to make ball rollers and how do they affect performance?: Answer: Ball roller can be made from various materials, including steel, stainless steel, and plastic. Steel ball transfers offer high load capacity and durability, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications. Stainless steel transfers are corrosion-resistant and ideal for environments with moisture or harsh chemicals. Plastic transfers are lightweight and non-corrosive, suitable for lighter loads and quieter operation. The choice of material depends on factors such as load capacity, operating conditions, and specific application requirements.