Vertical Tracks for Forklift

[Loxmyth]

Igus sent track/rail sections in the KoP. We called them and they are sending us a 72" track, not free of course, but they do give FRC teams a discount.

[Mike Marandola]

Originally Posted by Loxmyth

Igus sent track/rail sections in the KoP. We called them and they are sending us a 72" track, not free of course, but they do give FRC teams a discount.

Did you have any problems with them binding? I have found that if the load is not on center they bind very easily.

[ttedrow]

Originally Posted by Loxmyth

Igus sent track/rail sections in the KoP. We called them and they are sending us a 72" track, not free of course, but they do give FRC teams a discount.

Depending on the moment created by the position of your lift, the IGus rails included in the KOP may not meet your needs. IGus does have several other rails that will work. Expect to see three of them on Team 281's bot this year.

[pfreivald]

We're using 1-5/8" aluminum strut designed for overhead applications. The carts are steel, but well-built and easy to mount to.

[Bryce Paputa]

1x1, 1/8th wall 6061 Al c channel. Don't have it completely together yet, but it seems to be working great.

[PaulEleven]

Vexpro's linear slide gusset kits with 6061 1x2 tubes, kinda bulky but it'll have to do.
The kits just came back in stock yesterday.

[Alpha Beta]

In 2011 we found roller-blade wheels in aluminum angle worked well.

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