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Re: pic: Why aren't omni wheels like this used?

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
Having never had the opportunity to see a DuraOmni up close and personal, I'm interested in understanding how the axial forces on the DuraOmni rollers are reacted.

Can someone post attachments or links to

- assembly pictures

- assembly videos

- IPB

- CAD rendering of parts



They use white nylon on the inside of the roller as a bearing surface to handle axial and radial loads.

http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-3048.htm

I believe other omni wheels use flanged bronze bushings.

-Adrian
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