Ball transfer table is another type of conveyors, which uses omni-directional or multi-directional bearings to move around object and heavy materials. This type of conveyor used the same principle that is used in trackballs, in which a bigger ball is supported by smaller ball bearings.
Ball transfer tables are used to conveniently transfer, rotate and position objects in a conveying line. Ball transfer tables have hundreds of individual ball sockets that are mounted in a restrictive fixture. These ball sockets are made with high quality steel which can handle 65lbs or more of weight. These moving tables are available in different sizes and shapes. Expandable ball transfer tables are also available in the market, which are used for temporary set up in warehouses, loading docks, shipping departments and assembly lines.
Most favored brands of ball transfer tables are Roll-A-Way and NestaFlex. Roll-A-Way offers curved and custom size ball transfer tables. NestaFlex on the other hand offers expandable ball transfer tables.