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igus® ball bearings in overhead conveyor systems

The lubrication-free and maintenance-free qualities are crucial for ensuring efficient material handling in overhead conveyor systems. xiros® ball bearings are ideal for the specific requirements of the conveyor industry. The flexible and lightweight plastic ball bearings require limited installation space so are ideally suited for a wide range of applications (chain conveyors, power and free conveyors, circular conveyors or even bag sorters/ pouch sorters). In overhead conveying systems, xiros® ball bearings can be used directly as track rollers, which can be optimally adapted to the respective roller carrier system. This helps accommodate transport weights of up to 5kg/extender crossbar and speeds of up to 1,000rpm. Laundries, for example, can use the lubrication-free plastic for safe, clean and sustainable transport.

Would you like more information about the xiros® plastic ball bearing range? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.
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Overhead conveyor technology with xiros® ball bearings for silicone cartridges

Application examples in overhead conveyor systems

xiros® ball bearings in overhead conveyors in a laundry Application: laundry
xiros® ball bearings in overhead conveyors for transporting components Application: transport of silicone cartridges
xiros® ball bearings in overhead conveyors in a newspaper printing shop Application: newspaper transport in a newspaper printing plant

4 reasons to use xiros® ball bearings in overhead conveyor systems

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Overhead conveyor systems and why they are a great advantage in a work place


Overhead conveyor systems are not heavily used in the UK however they offer some great advantages for businesses such as utilising wasted space and therefore creating more usable space on the floor. 
This can allow for companies to potentially double the work space, increasing productivity without having to increase the footprint of the unit, warehouse or factory. 
By utilising specialised products within these overhead conveyor systems ensures that the productivity remains high, low maintainence and no downtime. igus® offer lightweight, corrosion resistant parts that are ideal for systems suspended at height.
So what are the ideal overhead conveyor components?
Key components for overhead conveyor systems are:
  • Quiet
  • Lightweight
  • Clean
  • Durable
  • Low co-efficient of friction. 
All igus® products have all of these qualitites are therefore perfectly suited to these overhead applications. 
If you would you like more information on products used in overhead conveyor systems please contact us
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Download the conveyor whitepaper

7 tips for selecting optimum conveyor rollers. Despite not being directly for overhead conveyors, the principle remains the same, the benefits of the xiros® products remain the same and the advantages of using the igus® ball bearings within these type of applications remain the same.
7 tips for guide rollers
conveyor whitepaper
xiros® special part bracket

Overhead conveyor system from all angles

An overhead conveyor system in comparison to other conveyor types are fairly unique in the way that they operate. By being suspended from the ceiling allows the space to be maximized within a range of work places. 
Many of the overhead conveyor arrangements run on a track style with a range of trollies. 
3D view of an igus® special part for overhead conveyor systems
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For other conveyor applications

Do you have a conveyor application that you want products for? Have a look at other conveyor applications using igus® products
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xiros rollers

Are xiros® rollers of interest for your application?

xiros® ball bearing rollers are another great product used in conveyor systems in various industries. 
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