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BALL TRANSFER UNITS

Product catalog summary
Company Overview
RGPBALLS is a prominent European company specializing in the manufacturing, trading, and distribution of precision balls, rollers, and ball transfer units. With over 50 years of experience, the company operates from a 10,000 m2 headquarters in Cinisello Balsamo, employing 80 people and serving over 3,000 customers globally. The company prioritizes quality, speed, and expertise, maintaining a large stock for prompt delivery.
Certifications
RGPBALLS holds certifications for management systems including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, along with product certification according to TUV-PROFiCERT procedures.
Product Applications
Ball transfer units are utilized in various applications such as airport equipment, sheet metal processing, hydraulic presses, and sliding guides, suitable for both small and multinational companies.
Key Considerations for Use
When using ball transfer units, factors such as position, working temperature, environment, load, speed, and frequency should be evaluated. Proper positioning and fixing are crucial for optimal performance.
Construction and Materials
Ball transfer units consist of a large ball rolling on smaller balls within a hemispherical seat, designed for low friction and efficient load handling. They are available in materials like steel, stainless steel, and plastic, with coatings for oxidation resistance.
Product Series
The document details several series of ball transfer units:
  • SPM Series: Heavy-duty with flange, available in steel, zinc plated, and stainless steel.
  • SBM Series: Heavy-duty without flange, suitable for high loads.
  • SPM CARGO Series: Designed for airport use, with features to reduce friction.
  • SPP Series: Made entirely of plastic materials, suitable for chemical and food industries.
  • SPS Series: Light-duty type with pressed metal sheet housing.
Technical Data and Usage Conditions
Ball transfer units can be used in various orientations, with performance varying based on positioning. They are designed to operate between -20°C and +100°C, with some versions capable of withstanding higher temperatures. Proper load distribution and surface rigidity are essential for effective use.
Example Calculations
The document provides examples for calculating load distribution and spacing between units, ensuring adequate support for transported objects.
Material Strengths
The document highlights the strengths of the materials used, including high resistance to stress, excellent dimensional stability, low friction, and high chemical resistance. It also notes the limitations, such as lower abrasion resistance compared to PA6 and lack of resistance to concentrated acids.
Technical Specifications
The document includes detailed tables listing the dimensions, load capacities, and weights of various models across the different series. Tolerances for height and diameter are specified, ensuring precision in applications.
Product Overview
The document describes the 'SPS DV' pressed metal sheet type with fixing holes, designed for various applications. The housing is made from hardened and zinc-plated pressed metal sheet, featuring two holes on the flange for secure attachment using screws or rivets. Notably, the felt sealing system is omitted to enhance fluency.
Specifications
  • Available in versions with a large plastic ball, suitable for handling delicate surfaces like glass, wood, and painted metal sheets.
  • Operating temperature range: 0° to 60°C.
  • Includes a drain hole at the bottom for maintenance.
Product Variants
The document lists several product variants, each with specific dimensions and materials:
  • SPS01500BDV and SPS01500CDV: Zinc-plated steel body with chrome or stainless steel balls.
  • SPS01500BDDV and SPS01500CDDV: Zinc-plated steel body with a large plastic ball and smaller chrome or stainless steel balls.
  • SPS02500BDV and SPS02500CDV: Larger dimensions with similar material configurations.
  • SPS02500BDDV and SPS02500CDDV: Larger dimensions with a large plastic ball and smaller chrome or stainless steel balls.
Dimensions and Tolerances
  • Height and diameter tolerances are specified as +/- 0.4 mm.
  • Additional tolerances for length and diameter are provided for custom applications.
Customization
The company offers custom-made ball transfer units to meet specific application needs. Their technical department is available to assist in selecting the appropriate units.
Contact Information
RGPBALLS S.r.l., located in Cinisello Balsamo, Italy, provides contact details for further inquiries and support.
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BALL TRANSFER UNITS www.rgpballs.com rgpballs.com

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PROFILE WELCOME TO OUR WORLD: PRECISION. For over fifty yeans, we have been among Europe's leading companies in the manufacturing, trading and distribution of precision balls, rollers and ball transfer units. WE MOVE MOUNTAINS TO GET THE DETAILS PERFECT Over 70 people working together since long time in our headquarter in Cinisello Balsamo: at Rgpballs we have about 10,000 m2 of know-how and expertise. We consistently work on innovations to stay at the forefront. With us, everything is about quality. CHOOSING RGPBALLS® MEANS CHOOSING EXPERTISE, ... Nothing says more than time. We have over 50...

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RGPBALLS® BALL TRANSFER UNITS They ane used in a vast number of applications. Whether you are a small company or a multinational one, we are by your side to make your job easier and your applications more performing. A few of the most common include: Airport loading and unloading equipment Sheet metal processing machinery Hydraulic presses Sliding guides Elevating platforms and equipment Mechanical conveyors Marble and ceramic processing machinery Transport trolleys Pallet and container racks Movable walls Sliding gates Sliding doors and windows Equipment for robotics, electronics and general...

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HOW TO SELE©T THE CORRECT PRODUCT FIRST ©BSERVATD© ASPECTS TO BE EVALUATED • Position and assembly of the component: the product can be assembled with the load ball facing upwards, downwards or according to the type of use required. • Working temperature: depending on what type of material they are made of, the balls can react to loads in different ways. • Working environment: different contaminating factors (dirt, dust, humidity etc.) can influence the yield of the product. • Load (size, hardness, surface, stability etc.) to which the product will be subjected. • Additional aspects such as speed,...

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CONSTRUCTION RGPBALLS® ball transfer units are multidirectional systems for the linear handling of loads. RGPBALLS® mainly produces two “families” of ball transfer units: They consist of a large ball that rolls on a defined quantity of small diameter balls, all enclosed in a hemispherical seat. • Hardened machined steel housing (turned from bar): - they are normally used to handle heavy loads, strong stresses, impacts and severe conditions in general. For high flow rates, similar versions are available specifically designed for these applications. Thanks to the care with which the various components...

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CONDITIONS OF USE AND TECHNICAL DATA RGPBALLS® ball transfer units can be positioned in any orientation. If the positioning is different from the conventional one (with the main ball facing upwards), we have to expect a lower performance in terms of scope and smoothness. Some versions intended for specific applications, on the other hand, are suitable for conventional use only. Technical sheets of each version show an indication of the flow rates according to the position of use. The temperature of use is normally included between -20 ° C to +100 ° C (+70 ° C continuously and +100 ° C intermittent)....

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BALL TRANSFER UNITS PAGE “SPM” SERIES – HEAVY DUTY TYPE WITH FLANGE Hardened machined steel housing with flange, turned steel cover, felt seal*, drain hole on the bottom. Available in steel, zinc plated steel, stainless steel. Balls in chrome steel, stainless steel AISI 420, plastic material. * Except SPM 12, 15 and versions with plastic ball. “SPM” SERIES – HEAVY DUTY TYPE WITH FLANGE – SEEGER GROOVE ACCORDING TO DIN 471 Hardened machined steel housing with flange, groove for fixing ring, turned steel cover, felt seal*, drain hole on the bottom. Available in steel, zinc plated steel, stainless...

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BALL TRANSFER UNITS PAGE “SPM-SBM SUPER HEAVY DUTY” SERIES – FOR HIGH LOADS High-performance machined, case-hardened and hardened steel housing. Removable turned steel cover*, felt seal, drain hole on the bottom. Available in steel, zinc plated steel, stainless steel. Balls in chrome steel and stainless steel AISI 420. * Except SPM 60. HEAVY-DUTY "SBM-SPM" SERIES WITH THREADED STUDS Hardened machined steel housing, threaded nut machined from solid*, cover in turned steel, no felt seal to ensure better smoothness. Available in steel, zinc plated steel, stainless steel. Balls in chrome steel, 420...

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TRANSFER UNITS PAGE “SPP” SERIES - ALL PLASTIC MATERIAL 20-21 Housing and coven in POM (acetal resin) turned from solid, no felt seal to ensure better smoothness, drain hole on the bottom. Plastic or AISI316 stainless steel balls. “SPS” SERIES - LIGHT DUTY TYPE 22 Zinc plated pressed metal sheet metal housing and cover*, inner shell in hardened pressed steel*, felt seal**. Balls in chrome steel, AISI420 stainless steel, plastic material. * Available completely in stainless steel version. ** Except SPS 15 and versions with plastic ball. “SPS DV” TYPE IN PRESSED METAL SHEET WITH FIXING HOLES 23...

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“SPM” SERIES – HEAVY DUTY TYPE WITH FLANGE 3 Descrizione Cronologia Revisioni D Created by It is forbidden to disclose the content of this drawing without our company's authorization RGPBALLS s.r.l. via Edmondo De Amicis 59c / 61a 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (Milano) Italy Document type Prima versione Descrizione Cronologia Revisioni Prima versione Alessandro Riva 23/11/23 linear [mm] ± 0,2 ± 0,3 Document type RGPBALLS s.r.l. via Edmondo De Amicis 59c / 61a 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (Milano) Italy It is forbidden to disclose the content of this drawing without our company's authorization • ardened...

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“SPM” SERIES – HEAVY DUTY TYPE WITH FLANGE AND MAIN PLASTIC BALL 3 Descrizione Cronologia Revisioni D Created by Prima versione It is forbidden to disclose the content of this drawing without our company's authorization RGPBALLS s.r.l. via Edmondo De Amicis 59c / 61a 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (Milano) Italy Document type Descrizione Cronologia Revisioni It is forbidden to disclose the content of this drawing without our company's authorization Document type RGPBALLS s.r.l. via Edmondo De Amicis 59c / 61a 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (Milano) Italy Alessandro Riva 23/11/23 linear [mm] Prima versione...

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