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Omtec *patented Pop Up Ball Transfer and Omtec *patented Pop Up Pad Technical Data



Designed for easy drop in installation

Virtually any air control device may operate Omtec Pop Up Ball Transfers and Pop Up Pads. In the majority of applications simple non-electric foot and hand valves may be used. Sensing device operated electric solenoids valves may be used.

Omtec Pop Up Ball Transfers and Pop Up Pads like virtually all pneumatically operated components, require Filtered, Regulated and Lubricated compressed air to operate. Omtec has FRL kits, non-detent foot valve kits and detent toggle hand valve kits available. Other controls supplied on request.

The regulator should be set at 50 PSI (3.447 bar). Omtec pop up units use very low air volume, it is usually not a consideration. Each up and down cycle of one ball uses .00038 cubic feet (.0000108 cubic meter).

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Pop Up Pad capacity: 20 lbs (9.07 kg)
Ball Transfer Weight Capacity: 50 lbs (22.68 kg)

Minimum metal surface thickness: Steel 0.092 inches (2.34mm), Aluminum 0.125 inches (3.18mm). Depending on individual applications, ribbed reinforcement of all surfaces is an important consideration.

Ball transfer weight capacity is deceptive!

Many factors override the actual rated capacity of a ball transfer. Experience indicates when all factors are considered, the most successful live load rates of ball transfers falls between 5 to 30 lbs. (2.27 to 13.61 kg) per ball transfer.

For a better understanding of ball transfer loading, read About Any Ball Ttransfers Technical Data

The following factors need consideration:

1) Weight (is it evenly distributed?)

2) Foot Print (bottom size)

3) Item bottom characteristics: hard, solid, flat and smooth?

4) Are the pads likely to indent the bottom surface?

Designed to raise under an item firmly holding it in location, not as stops, using as conveyor stops will destroy them.
Carbide bits for boring and recessing holes
in plastic and wood composite surfaces.

Boring Bit

Omtec has available correct size carbide tipped boring bits to easily bore holes for Pop-Up Ball Transfers. 1/2 inch (13mm) hand drill required.

Rabbiting Bit


If recessed flanges are desired, Omtec also has available the correct size carbide tipped rabbeting bits. 1/4 inch (6.35mm) trim routers.


Need more information, have any questions or just need advice?

Free application support is only a phone call or email away!  
Call (508) 481-3322 or Email info@omtec.com

*Covered under one or more U.S. or international patents or patent applications. Omtec Corp.
181 Liberty Street, Marlboro, MA 01752 USA   |  Phone: (508) 481-3322   |   Fax: (508) 460-0105