Hudson Bearings is one of the oldest manufacturers of ball transfers in the
United States and one of the most innovative. Unlike most of our competitors, we
manufacture our broad and rapidly expanding product line in the USA. Our quality is
unsurpassed and we pride ourselves on our extensive inventory. Whether it's 10 pieces or
Studded HDBT 1-3/16
Also available in stainless steel.
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HD with Metal Cap
Also available in stainless steel.
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10,000, our responsive staff ensures your product is on a truck the day we receive your
Now Available in All Stainless Steel
order. Whether used in the traditional 'ball up' position for material handling or as a caster
MBT-1
MBT-5/8
SMBT-5/8
MBT-1
in the 'ball down' orientation for rolling applications such as retail store displays, Hudson
is ready with the right product for your unique need.
Lockable Ball Transfer Coming Fall 2011!
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Table of Contents
New Products
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Application Design & Technical Information
4-5
Flange-Mounted
6-7
Flangeless
7
Stud-Mounted
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Stud-Mounted, Machined
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Stud-Mounted Heavy-Duty & Pipe Mounted
10
Drop-In Style
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Heavy-Duty, Drop-In Style
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Flying-Saucer
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Features & Benefits
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About Us
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Load Capacity
Arrangement
• Equal load distribution over many ball transfers is seldom, if
• Arrangement of the ball transfer units depends on the
ever achieved. Load distribution is governed by the
flatness, hardness, and smoothness of the load surface in
contact with the balls, the ball transfer installation height
variance, and system deflection.
• To avoid exceeding the rated capacity of any individual
ball transfer unit, sufficient ball transfers should be
provided to afford a safety factor of 3. For example: the
number of units (75 lb. maximum capacity) required to
support a load of 750 lbs. would be 10 units x 3, or 30
units to obtain smooth rolling motion under varying
degrees of flatness and ball contact. This applies to
both 'ball up' and 'ball down' positioning.
• In addition, the force required to put a load in motion
Part Number Reference Guide
weight of the load, surface of the application and
undersurface of the conveyed load. Determine the number
of units required to support the load based on the
considerations stated above. Once the number of ball
transfer units has been calculated, these units should be
arranged symmetrically under the load. The minimum
distance between ball transfers should be the length of
the shortest dimension of the load divided by 2.5. This
minimum spacing will support the conveyed article and
prevent it from becoming unstable.
• Our technical staff is available to assist you with mounting,
loading, and spacing recommendations for your particular
application.
is reduced as the number of ball transfer units
under a load is increased, thereby reducing the
coefficient of friction.
• When calculating loads, the possibility of impact and
unequal leveling should be considered. Self-leveling
neoprene or rubber cushions placed under each unit can
reduce these issues. We offer high-density neoprene
cushions for several models of ball transfers in this catalog.
Now offering the ability to add your company logo.
Call us for details: 860-739-6988.
Typical Mounting Configurations
BT Series
(pg 6)
SBT Series
(pg 8)
Flangeless
(pg 7)
SMBT Series
(pg 9)
LPBT Series
MBT Series
Ball Transfer
B
T
S
Stud Mount
M
MAchined
N
Nylon Main Ball
1-3/16 Main Ball Size
M
Metal Cap
C
Cushion Mount
1-1/2 Main Ball Size
C
S
P
Pipe Mount
C
S
D
Deep Cup
S
S
Stainless Steel
S
R
Sound Reduction
F
S
Flying Saucer
L
P
Low Profile
F
L
Flange-Less (formerly -2)
H
D
Heavy Duty
L
LocKABLE
5/8
Main Ball Size
N
S
No Seal
1
Main Ball Size
N
N
No Name
Carbon Steel
S
CS Housing & CUP
SS Main & Support Balls
S
Example
Part number for Nylon Stud Mount Ball Tansfer
with 1" main ball and 1/4" thread.
N
S
B
T
1
1/4
(pg 7)
(pg 11)
Ball transfer units enhance conveyor systems by allowing material to move omni-directionally with little effort.
Photos courtesy of Ashland Conveyor, Ashland, OH
FSBT Series
HDBT Series
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PBT Series
(pg 10)
(pg 13)
(pg 12)
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BT-1 Series
LPBT-1 Series
2-3/16 in.
55.6 mm
7/32 in. DIA
5.6 mm DIA
2-3/16 in.
55.6 mm
2-1/8 in.
7/32 in. DIA
54.0 mm
5.6 mm DIA
2 in.
50.8 mm
BT-1CS
Part Number
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
BT-1CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
75 lbs.
NBT-1CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
35 lbs.
BT-1CS/SS
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
75 lbs.
BT-1SS
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
75 lbs.
69.9 mm
Seal
1-11/16 in.
42.9 mm
2-3/4 in.
3/4 in.
69.9 mm
19.1 mm
1-15/64 in.
31.4 mm
Two-hole, Flange-Mounted, All-Steel
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LBT-1CS
2-3/4 in.
NBT-1CS
Seal
1˝ Main ball rotates on eighty 1/8˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is hardened and plated.
Protective cover assures low torque and longevity.
Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
42.9 mm
1/16 in. R
1.6 mm R
1-3/4 in.
44.5 mm
1-3/16 in.
7/8 in.
NOTE: Also available in recessed low-profile mounting style.
(Part number LPBT-1 pg. 7)
BT-1-1/2 Series
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
75 lbs.
NLPBT-1CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
35 lbs.
LPBT-1CS/SS
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
75 lbs.
LPBT-1SS
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
75 lbs.
Low Profile, Two-hole, Flange-Mounted, All-Steel
Designed to be recessed into the surface of the application in a 1-3/4" hole.
1˝ Main ball rotates on eighty 1/8˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is hardened and plated.
Protective cover assures low torque and longevity.
Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
FLBT Series
2 in.
7.1 mm DIA
Ball Material
LPBT-1CS
30.2 mm
22.2 mm
9/32 in. DIA
Part Number
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1-11/16 in.
NLBT-1CS
Seal
2-7/16 in.
50.8 mm
1-5/8 in.
41.3 mm
61.9 mm
1-3/16 in.
15/16 in.
30.2 mm
23.8 mm
3 in.
61.9 mm
76.2 mm
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
FLBT-1CS
Load Cap.
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
250 lbs.
NBT-1-1/2CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
125 lbs.
BT-1-1/2CS/SS
Stainless Steel
3 in.
Carbon Steel
250 lbs.
76.2 mm
BT-1-1/2SS
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
2-19/32 in.
250 lbs.
Four-hole, Flange-Mounted, All-Steel
1-1/2˝ Main ball rotates on ninety 3/16˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is hardened and plated.
Protective cover assures low torque and longevity.
Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
75 lbs.
NFLBT-1
Nylon
Carbon Steel
35 lbs.
2-19/32 in.
FLBT-1CS/SS
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
75 lbs.
65.9 mm
FLBT-1-1/2CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
250 lbs.
NFLBT-1-1/2
Nylon
Carbon Steel
125 lbs.
FLBT-1-1/2CS/SS
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
250 lbs.
Seal
Seal
1-13/32 in.
35.7 mm
NOTE: Neoprene cushion available to permit vertical deflection and assist with
uniform load distribution (part number CBT-1-1/2).
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Ball Material
FLBT-1CS
76.2 mm
65.9 mm
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1-13/16 in.
46.0 mm
NFLBT-1-1/2
Part Number
3 in.
BT-1-1/2CS
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FLBT-1
NBT-1-1/2CS
CBT-1-1/2CS
Part Number
2-7/16 in.
1-13/16 in.
1-13/32 in.
46.0 mm
35.7 mm
FLBT-1-1/2
Flangeless, All-Steel
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FLBT-1: 1˝ Main ball rotates on eighty 1/8˝ support balls.
FLBT-1-1/2: 1-1/2˝ Main ball rotates on ninety 3/16˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is hardened and plated.
Protective cover assures low torque and longevity.
Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
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SMBT-5/8 Series
SBT-1 Series
SBT-1CS1/4
1-3/4 in.
NSBT-1CS1/4
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
SMBT-5/8CS
75 lbs.
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
33 lbs.
NSMBT-5/8CS
Carbon Steel
35 lbs.
Nylon
Carbon Steel
17 lbs.
Stainless Steel
SMBT-5/8CS/SS
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
75 lbs.
Carbon Steel
33 lbs.
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
33 lbs.
75 lbs.
SMBT-5/8SS
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
SBT-1CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
NSBT-1CS
Nylon
SBT-1CS/SS
SBT-1SS
Seal
30.2 mm
3/8 in.
1-3/8 in.
9.5 mm
34.9 mm
13/16 in.
20.6 mm
7/32 in.
Stud-Mounted, All-Steel
11/16 in.
17.5 mm
1/2 in.
12.7 mm
1/4 - 20 in. THD
Now available in all stainless. (part number SMBT-5/8SS).
15/16 in.
NOTE: Also available with a base to ball height of 1-17/32˝ in 1/4˝ stem only (part number DSBT-1).
23.8 mm
1-13/32 in.
35.7 mm
SMBT-1 Series
SBT-1-1/2 Series
CSBT-1-1/2CS
SBT-1-1/2CS
3-1/4 in.
NSBT-1-1/2CS
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
250 lbs.
NSBT-1-1/2CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
125 lbs.
SBT-1-1/2CS/SS
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
250 lbs.
1-43/64 in.
82.6 mm
Load Cap.
SBT-1-1/2CS
Threaded stem size: 3/8-16
1-1/2˝ Main ball rotates on (90) 3/16˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is hardened and plated.
Protective cover assures low torque and longevity.
Available with stainless steel balls for additional corrosion resistance.
Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
MBT-1CS1/4
42.5 mm
2-19/32 in.
65.9 mm
Seal
5/8 in.
15.9 mm
Stud-Mounted, All-Steel, for Heavy-Duty Applications
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Stud-Mounted, Solid Machined, All-Steel
• Solid machined cup with integral 1/4-20 threaded stem, hardened and plated for longevity.
• 5/8˝ Main ball rotates on 3/32" support balls.
• Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
• Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
5.6 mm
Threaded stem sizes available: 1/4-20, 5/16-18, 3/8-16
1˝ Main ball rotates on eighty 1/8˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is hardened and plated.
Protective cover assures low torque and longevity.
Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
Part Number
NSMBT-5/8CS
Part Number
Part Number
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SMBT-5/8CS
1-3/16 in.
44.5 mm
2-5/16 in.
58.7 mm
3/8-16 in. THD
1-1/4 in.
31.8 mm
11/32 in.
NOTE: Neoprene cushion available to permit vertical deflection and assist with
uniform load distribution (part number CSBT-1-1/2).
Part Number
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
SMBT-1CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
200 lbs.
NSMBT-1CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
100 lbs.
SMBT-1CS/SS
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
200 lbs.
SMBT-1SS
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
200 lbs.
Stud-Mounted, Solid Machined, All-Steel
8.7 mm
3/4 in.
1 in.
25.4 mm
NMBT-1CS1/4
19.1 mm
5/16 -18 in. THD
1-3/8 in.
• Solid machined cup with integral 5/16-18 threaded stem, hardened and plated for longevity.
• 1˝ Main ball rotates on 1/8˝ support balls.
• Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
• Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
Now available in all stainless. (part number SMBT-1SS).
34.9 mm
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new
MBT-5/8 Series
SHDBT-1-3/16
Metal
Cap
2 in.
50.8 mm
MBT-5/8CS
SHDBT-1-3/16
Part Number
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
SHDBT-1-3/16 CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
750 lbs.
SHDBT-1-3/16 CS/SS
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
750 lbs.
SHDBT-1-3/16 SS
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
750 lbs.
0.5255 in.
1-3/16 in.
13.3 mm
30.2 mm
1-7/16 in.
36.5 mm
3/8 in.
Stud Mounted, 750 LB. Capacity
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1 in.
25.4 mm
Available with exterior sound reduction collar (SR)
• Nylon collar, recessed below the flange, reduces noise and vibration.
13/16 in.
7/32 in.
20.6 mm
5.6 mm
3/6-16 in. UNC
Part Number
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
MBT-5/8CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
33 lbs.
NMBT-5/8CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
17 lbs.
MBT-5/8CS/SS
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
33 lbs.
MBT-5/8SS
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
33 lbs.
Solid-Machined, All-Steel
9.5 mm
Metal-cap standard
1-3/16˝ Main ball rotates on 1/8˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is machined from solid steel and is hardened and plated.
Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
NMBT-5/8CS
1-3/4 in.
44.5 mm
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Integral flange at top allows unit to be dropped into 1" diameter hole.
5/8˝ Main ball rotates on 3/32˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is machined from solid steel and is hardened and plated.
Plated steel cover.
Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
Now available in all stainless. (part number MBT-5/8SS).
15/16 in.
23.8 mm
MBT-1 Series
PBT-1-1/2 Series
3 in. DIA
76.2 mm DIA
Seal
2-19/32 in.
65.9 mm
1-13/32 in.
PBT-1-1/2CS
Part Number
NPBT-1-1/2CS
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
46.0 mm
35.7 mm
MBT-1CS
Load Cap.
PBT-1-1/2CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
250 lbs.
NPBT-1-1/2CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
125 lbs.
PBT-1-1/2CS/SS
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
250 lbs.
1-43/64 in.
42.5 mm
Weld
Allows positioning on a 2" pipe pedestal in front of shears or press breaks.
1-1/2˝ Main ball rotates on (90) 3/16˝ support balls.
Ball transfer unit is welded to a standard carbon steel 2" pipe coupling.
Ball support cup is hardened and plated.
Protective cover assures low torque and longevity.
Available with stainless steel balls for additional corrosion resistance.
Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
3-13/16 in.
5/8 in.
96.9 mm
Pipe-Mounted
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1-13/16 in.
15.9 mm
Part Number
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
MBT-1CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
200 lbs.
NMBT-1CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
100 lbs.
MBT-1CS/SS
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
200 lbs.
MBT-1SS
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
200 lbs.
Solid-Machined, All-Steel
1-1/4 in.
11/32 in.
31.8 mm
8.7 mm
Standard 2 in. Pipe Coupling
1-3/8 in.
34.9 mm
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NMBT-1CS
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Integral flange at top allows unit to be dropped into 1-3/8" diameter hole.
1˝ Main ball rotates on 1/8˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is machined from solid steel and is hardened and plated.
Plated steel cover.
Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
Now available in all stainless. (part number MBT-1SS).
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FSBT
HDBT-1-3/16 Series
HDBT-1-3/16CS
Part Number
HDBT-1-3/16CSSR
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
HDBT-1-3/16CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
500
HDBT-1-3/16CS/SS
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
500
HDBT-1-3/16SS
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
500
FSBT-1CS
NFSBT-1-1/2CS
0.5255 in.
13.3 mm
500 LB. Capacity
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2 in.
50.8 mm
FSBT-5/8CS
1-7/16 in.
Integral flange at top allows unit to be dropped into 1-3/4" diameter hole.
1-3/16˝ Main ball rotates on 1/8˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is machined from solid steel and is hardened and plated.
Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
36.5 mm
Available with exterior sound reduction collar (SR)
• Nylon collar, recessed below the flange, reduces noise and vibration when the unit is
installed in a metal application surface.
• Retaining ring is solid plastic.
Versatile, compact, All-Steel
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1-3/4 in.
Can be recessed into the surface of the application forming a smooth, multi-directional rolling surface.
Precision-formed steel housing.
Integral mounting holes for ease of installation.
Available with stainless steel balls for additional corrosion resistance.
Nylon main ball is available for non-marking applications.
44.5 mm
G
new
C
HDBTM-1-3/16 Series
F
A
1" and 1-1/2"
Flange Detail
B
D
E
HDBTM-1-3/16CS
Part Number
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
Load Cap.
HDBTM-1-3/16CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
750
HDBTM-1-3/16CS/SS
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
750
HDBTM-1-3/16SS
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
750
750 LB. Capacity
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2 in.
50.8 mm
0.5255 in.
13.3 mm
1-7/16 in.
Metal cap for additional strength and durability.
Integral flange at top allows unit to be dropped into 1-3/4" diameter hole.
1-3/16˝ Main ball rotates on 1/8˝ support balls.
Ball support cup is machined from solid steel and is hardened and plated.
Retaining ring is solid metal.
Available in stainless steel for additional corrosion resistance.
Available with exterior sound reduction collar (SR)
• Nylon collar, recessed below the flange, reduces noise and vibration when the unit is installed in a metal application surface.
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Metal
Cap
Part Number
Ball Material
Housing Mat.
FSBT-5/8CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
NFSBT-5/8CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
FSBT-5/8CS/SS
Stainless
Carbon Steel
FSBT-1CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
NFSBT-1CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
FSBT-1CS/SS
Stainless
Carbon Steel
FSBT-1-1/2CS
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
NFSBT-1-1/2CS
Nylon
Carbon Steel
FSBT-1-1/2CS/SS
Stainless
Carbon Steel
36.5 mm
1-3/4 in.
44.5 mm
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Main
Ball
5/8"
15.9mm
5/8"
15.9mm
5/8"
15.9mm
1"
25.4mm
1"
25.4mm
1"
25.4mm
1-1/2"
38.1mm
1-1/2"
38.1mm
1-1/2"
38.1mm
Load
Capacity
20 lbs.
10 lbs.
20 lbs.
75 lbs.
40 lbs.
75 lbs.
200 lbs.
100 lbs.
200 lbs.
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
1-11/16"
3/4"
3/8"
5/32"
31/32"
1-1/4"
9/64"
42.9mm
19.1mm
9.5mm
4.0mm
24.6mm
31.8mm
3.6mm
1-11/16"
3/4"
3/8"
5/32"
31/32"
1-1/4"
9/64"
42.9mm
19.1mm
9.5mm
4.0mm
24.6mm
31.8mm
3.6mm
1-11/16"
3/4"
3/8"
5/32"
31/32"
1-1/4"
9/64"
42.9mm
19.1mm
9.5mm
4.0mm
24.6mm
31.8mm
3.6mm
2-1/4"
1-7/32"
5/8"
3/16"
1-1/2"
1-3/4"
3/16"
57.2mm
31.0mm
15.9mm
4.8mm
38.1mm
44.5mm
4.8mm
2-1/4"
1-7/32"
5/8"
3/16"
1-1/2"
1-3/4"
3/16"
57.2mm
31.0mm
15.9mm
4.8mm
38.1mm
44.5mm
4.8mm
2-1/4"
1-7/32"
5/8"
3/16"
1-1/2"
1-3/4"
3/16"
57.2mm
31.0mm
15.9mm
4.8mm
38.1mm
44.5mm
4.8mm
3-21/32" 1-13/16" 1-9/64"
9/32"
2"
2-3/4"
9/32"
29.0mm
7.1mm
50.8mm
69.9mm
7.1mm
92.9mm
46.0mm
3-21/32" 1-13/16" 1-9/64"
9/32"
2"
2-3/4"
9/32"
29.0mm
7.1mm
50.8mm
69.9mm
7.1mm
92.9mm
46.0mm
3-21/32" 1-13/16" 1-9/64"
9/32"
2"
2-3/4"
9/32"
29.0mm
7.1mm
50.8mm
69.9mm
7.1mm
92.9mm
46.0mm
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Design & Materials
Manufacturing
• We use minimum Grade 1000 carbon steel balls, higher
• All products are made in the USA, in our East Lyme,
than the competition. High grade main and support balls
ensure rounder surfaces for smooth and consistent rolling.
• We use a higher number of support balls to ensure load
capacities are met.
• In addition to the housing, support cups are zinc-plated to
help retard rust and promote longer life of the ball transfer unit.
All plating is RoHS compliant.
• Unique dual-radius cup design: support cups are dimpled
to encourage support ball fluctuation rather than simple
rotation. The result is less support cup wear and longer life.
• Foam seal helps wipe dirt particles away from main ball to
promote easy rolling, as well as reduces contamination of
support balls.
• Stainless Steel balls are manufactured from Series 400
stainless steel.
• Nylon main balls are machined, hardened, and non-marring.
• All carbon steel units are sealed and lubricated to ensure
maximum life, unless otherwise specified.
• Many models are now available in all Stainless Steel (SS)
for maximum corrosion resistance.
• Additional types of main balls, including non-magnetic and
hollow, are available on a custom order basis.
Connecticut facility.
• Rigorous attention to detail and quality control ensures our
customers receive the finest products available. That is why
we have been proud to stamp our name on all our ball
transfers for over forty years.
• In-house tool & die capability enables us to react quickly to
our customers' needs.
• CNC manufacturing capability ensures the highest
tolerances, and allows us to manufacture custom products
at production prices
Customer Service
East Lyme Manufacturing Plant
• We maintain a large finished goods inventory; all products
are ready for immediate shipment.
• Our knowledgeable staff has extensive ball transfer and
metal fabrication experience.
• No minimum order size.
• National network of manufacturers' representatives.
• We are very capable at exporting our products and ship to
clients around the world on a regular basis, including the
US government and military.
• For over forty years, we have built our reputation on quality
and reliability. We wholeheartedly stand behind our
products and service.
Hudson Bearings was an early pioneer in the ball
transfer industry, fabricating its first products in 1969
and quickly gaining a reputation for quality and
exemplary customer service. The business grew rapidly,
resulting in a move to the current production facility in
East Lyme, Connecticut and the acquisition of
additional stamping and turning equipment. The
business was eventually passed on to the next
generation who oversaw an expansion of the heavy
duty product line and new distribution channels.
Applications
Ball transfers solve a variety of material handling and motion
control challenges, whether used in the traditional 'ball up'
position or as a caster in the 'ball down' orientation. Ball
transfers offer advantages to traditional casters, such as lower
profiles and omnidirectional movement, often at a lower cost.
Common Applications
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Air Cargo
Robotics
Store Fixtures
Laser & Plasma Cutters
Medical Devices
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Shears
Military Logistics
Die Handling
Glass & Metal Manufacturing
Caster Substitution
Snow-Shoe Patent Drawing
Hudson Bearings was acquired by Jim Klingbeil
Jr. and Donnie Bowman in 2009, with the goal of
building a great company into an even better one.
Both share a passion for American manufacturing
and building quality companies. Jim was a
cofounder of Atlas Snow-Shoe Company and has
been awarded four U.S. utility patents for
snowshoe innovations. Donnie has an extensive
background in operations and sales management
throughout the United States.
retail store display
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Workstations
material
handling/conveyor
weighing
systems/scales
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We remain committed to manufacturing all of our
products in the U.S. and as such, have significantly
enhanced our production capability with CNC
manufacturing equipment.
Not only does this machinery produce higher tolerance
ball transfers more consistently, it also greatly expands
our ability to manufacture custom-dimension products.
While we pride ourselves on great products, we take
even greater pride in our small, but dedicated staff.
Their experience with metal forming runs deep and they
excel at providing our customers with timely and cost
competitive solutions. They take great satisfaction in
exceeding expectations, day in and day out.
Our goal is to continually innovate and grow.
We believe a company that is not trying to improve,
grow, and innovate is a company that is in decline.
This updated catalog reflects that goal, as does our
enhanced website, new state of the art manufacturing
equipment, expanded product offerings such as the
Metal-cap HDBT and Studded HDBT, and most
importantly, our renewed focus on our customers and
their unique challenges. We look forward to helping you
grow and improve your business.
Visit us at www.hudsonbearings.com.
CNC Lathe with Bar Feed
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13 Colton Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
Hudson Bearings has been
manufacturing ball transfers since 1969
and provides the highest quality products, innovative
designs and exemplary customer service. Our company
manufactures all ball transfers in our own East Lyme,
Connecticut facility, thus maintaining the highest quality
control from raw materials through component
manufacturing, assembly and shipment. Customer
service includes immediate delivery from our huge
inventory with no minimum order required. Please
contact us for competitive pricing or assistance with
specialized applications.
HDBTM-1-3/16CS
SHDBT-1-3/16
Hudson Bearings, LLC
13 Colton Road, East Lyme, CT 06333
Phone: 860-739-6988 • Fax: 860-739-7251
Email: info@hudsonbearings.com
New Heavy-Duty Products
www.hudsonbearings.com
Lockable Ball Transfer Coming Soon!
Studded HD and HD with Metal Cap.
See pages 10 and 12 for more details.