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Re: pic: In the Loading zone?

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Originally Posted by rees2001
From the other direction she's pretty much open. We have redesigned our front signs to be clear with just numbers. There are ball transfers on the front to support the frame.
You should definetly ask if the ball casters are considered part of the drivetrain. I wouldn't think so based on the fact that they aren't considered traction devices:

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ID: 1366 Section: 5.3.4 Status: Answered Date Answered: 2/8/2005
Q: <R27> states "Traction devices may not have surface features such as metal" We would like to use a roller ball castor with at metal ball and do not consider this a traction device since it is a castor, may we use such a device?
A: Yes. We define / clarify traction devices as those which provide a driving force or restraining force. The intent of this rule is to attempt to avoid carpet damage. The metal castor ball would not be considered a traction device and would be allowed.