Compliant Star 1/2 Hex 40A Durometer

Compliant Stars are the perfect thing for intake mechanisms. The soft material gives way to allow rigid objects to be manipulated easily. A line of multiple stars on a driven hex shaft creates a very effective roller that ignores variations in the objects being driven. The multiple-spoke design allows the star to act as a brush, creating more surface area to interact with and grab objects. This makes for high-performance intakes and internal conveyors. A shaft collar may be used to make absolutely sure the wheels stay clear of other mechanisms or maintain consistent spacing. Molded into the star are several guidelines. Cut the star at the lines (or elsewhere) to create more compact mechanisms. 

Different durometer ratings give each Compliant Star unique characteristics. Green stars (35A durometer) are the softest and most compliant around objects, while orange (40A), maroon (45A), and blue (50A) wheels are increasingly firm. Black (60A) is quite firm, while the Gray (80A) is nearly rigid. The increased firmness also allows the latter wheels to carry a higher RPM rating

Compliant Stars are the perfect thing for intake mechanisms. The soft material gives way to allow rigid objects to be manipulated easily. A line of multiple stars on a driven hex shaft creates a very effective roller that ignores variations in the objects being driven. The multiple-spoke design allows the star to act as a brush, creating more surface area to interact with and grab objects. This makes for high-performance intakes and internal conveyors. A shaft collar may be used to make absolutely sure the wheels stay clear of other mechanisms or maintain consistent spacing. Molded into the star are several guidelines. Cut the star at the lines (or elsewhere) to create more compact mechanisms. 

Different durometer ratings give each Compliant Star unique characteristics. Green stars (35A durometer) are the softest and most compliant around objects, while orange (40A), maroon (45A), and blue (50A) wheels are increasingly firm. Black (60A) is quite firm, while the Gray (80A) is nearly rigid. The increased firmness also allows the latter wheels to carry a higher RPM rating

These 2.25" diameter HD (heavy-duty) solid-core Compliant Wheels are intended for manipulating objects where you need a little 'give' in your intake system. These wheels deform out of the way to allow rigid objects to be manipulated easily. This makes for high-performance intakes and internal conveyors. These wheels do not require the use of expensive hubs to be driven, thanks to their integrated high strength polycarbonate hubs - which are made from the same mold that creates our Hex Molded Spacers.

Compliant wheels are not intended for moving robots, but moving objects. Compliant wheels give way to allow rigid objects to be manipulated easily. A line of multiple wheels on a driven hex axle creates a very effective roller that ignores variations in the objects being driven. This makes for high-performance intakes and internal conveyors.

Different durometer ratings give each wheel unique characteristics. Green wheels (35A durometer) are the softest and most compliant around objects, while orange (40A), maroon (45A), blue (50A), and black (60A) wheels are increasingly firm. The increased firmness also allows the latter wheels to carry a higher RPM rating. Check out the downloads tab for a chart showing wheels and their maximum RPM. 

Please note maroon wheels are only intended for use in FTC. If more powerful motors are used to drive it the spokes may fail.

Specifications

• Bore: 1/2 in. Hex, 3/8 in. Hex, Nub Bore, 5 mm Hex
• Diameter: 4 in.
• Durometer: 35A (Green), ⠀40A (Orange), ⠀45A (Maroon), ⠀50A (Blue), ⠀60A (Black), ⠀80A (Gray)
• Hole Pattern: Qty 4 3.5 mm Holes on a 16 mm Circle for 8 mm bore wheels
• Material: TPU, ⠀Polycarbonate
• Maximum RPM: 3000-9000
• Weight: 0.228 - 0.269 Lbs
• Width: 1 in.

Documents

Layout Print(s)

am-3562 4IN 375Hex Compliant Wheel REV3.PDF

am-3563 4IN 8mm Compliant Wheel REV4.PDF

am-3480 4IN 500Hex Compliant Wheel REV3.PDF

am-4538 4IN 5mm Hex Compliant Wheel.PDF

CAD File(s)

am-3562 4IN 375Hex Bore Compliant Wheel REV2.STEP

am-3563 4IN 8mm Round Compliant Wheel REV2.STEP

am-3480 4IN 500Hex Bore Compliant Wheel REV2.STEP

am-4538 4IN 5mm Hex Compliant Wheel.STEP

Guide(s)

4 inch Compliant Wheel Expansion.pdf

Compliant wheels are not intended for moving robots, but moving objects. Compliant wheels give way to allow rigid objects to be manipulated easily. A line of multiple wheels on a driven hex axle creates a very effective roller that ignores variations in the objects being driven. This makes for high-performance intakes and internal conveyors.

Different durometer ratings give each wheel unique characteristics. Green wheels (35A durometer) are the softest and most compliant around objects, while orange (40A), maroon (45A), blue (50A), and black (60A) wheels are increasingly firm. The increased firmness also allows the latter wheels to carry a higher RPM rating. Check out the downloads tab for a chart showing wheels and their maximum RPM. 

Please note maroon wheels are only intended for use in FTC. If more powerful motors are used to drive it the spokes may fail.

Specifications

• Bore: 1/2 in. Hex, 3/8 in. Hex, Nub Bore, 5 mm Hex
• Diameter: 4 in.
• Durometer: 35A (Green), ⠀40A (Orange), ⠀45A (Maroon), ⠀50A (Blue), ⠀60A (Black), ⠀80A (Gray)
• Hole Pattern: Qty 4 3.5 mm Holes on a 16 mm Circle for 8 mm bore wheels
• Material: TPU, ⠀Polycarbonate
• Maximum RPM: 3000-9000
• Weight: 0.228 - 0.269 Lbs
• Width: 1 in.

Documents

Layout Print(s)

am-3562 4IN 375Hex Compliant Wheel REV3.PDF

am-3563 4IN 8mm Compliant Wheel REV4.PDF

am-3480 4IN 500Hex Compliant Wheel REV3.PDF

am-4538 4IN 5mm Hex Compliant Wheel.PDF

CAD File(s)

am-3562 4IN 375Hex Bore Compliant Wheel REV2.STEP

am-3563 4IN 8mm Round Compliant Wheel REV2.STEP

am-3480 4IN 500Hex Bore Compliant Wheel REV2.STEP

am-4538 4IN 5mm Hex Compliant Wheel.STEP

Guide(s)

4 inch Compliant Wheel Expansion.pdf

These aluminum box extrusions are robust and lightweight solutions for custom robot frames, superstructures and mechanism construction. Made to all of your favorite English sizes, the classic 2x1 thin wall tubing is now joined by its thicker-walled counterpart. We have also introduced two thicknesses of 1x1 sizes that teams know and love to build their medium-sized mechanisms. 

For smaller mechanisms, we recommend using our 5/8 square box tube that is also compatible with the S3 line of brackets and gussets.

 

Available Sizes:

• 2 x 1 x 1/16 in. (0.063 in.) 6061-T6 alloy
• 2 x 1 x 1/8 in. (0.125 in.) 6061-T6 alloy
• 1 x 1 x 1/16 in. (0.063 in.)6061-T6 alloy
• 1 x 1 x 1/8 in. (0.125 in.)6061-T6 alloy
• 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/16 in. (0.063 in.) 6061-T6 alloy
• All lengths are (+/- 1in)

Be sure to all check out our Gussets as they work wonderfully with all of these wonderful extrusions.

Our Entrapption Stars have two bore options, making them viable parts for both FRC and FTC! This product is frequently used as intake wheels for picking up game pieces. Made from silicone, they are flexible, yet firm, allowing for the ability to pick up objects of irregular shape.

The 1/2 in. Hex Bore option is designed to be an interference fit on any 0.5 in. Hex Shaft.  This means the bore is actually 0.425 in. and it will be a tight press on, but keep the entrapption star from rotating.

A staple in any robotics team's shop - the 1/2" rounded hex shaft. This shaft allows you to drive hubs, pulleys and other 1/2" hex broached items while also fitting into a 13.75mm ID bearing with ease. This shaft comes in lengths of 36 inches so you can cut them down to the size you need.

Available in both 7075 (anodized black) or 6061 (not anodized) variants.

Includes a hole sized for #10 taps.

Tired of hex clamp collars that cost an arm and a leg? Tired of stripping out the set screw on your clamp collar? Need to add a collar in an assembly and don't want to remove everything from your hex shaft?

Me too! I've ran into all of the above scenarios multiple times building multiple robots. These collars are the holy grail -

• split so they can easily be added or removed
• lightweight 6061 aluminum
• .5 oz (.031 lbs) for one hex collar
• uses two 8-32 socket head cap screws that require a 9/64" allen wrench
• $4.00 per collar, sold in 5 packs
• anodized black for awesomeness

General Dimensions:

• When clamped on 1/2 inch hex shaft - approx 1.2 inch outer diameter
• 0.40 inches wide
• STEP file CAD Model Available

You asked, we listened! These 3" diameter HD (heavy-duty) solid-core Compliant Wheels are intended for manipulating objects where you need a little 'give' in your intake system. These wheels deform out of the way to allow rigid objects to be manipulated easily. This makes for high-performance intakes and internal conveyors. These wheels do not require the use of expensive hubs to be driven, thanks to their integrated high strength polycarbonate hubs - which are made from the same mold that creates our Hex Molded Spacers.

Different durometer ratings give each wheel unique characteristics. Green compliant wheels (35A durometer) are the softest and most compliant around objects, while maroon (45A) blue (50A) and black (60A) wheels are increasingly firm.

Specifications

• Bore: 0.375 in. Hex, 0.5 in. Hex, 5 mm Hex
• Color: Green, Black, Blue, Black
• Core Material: Polycarbonate
• Diameter: 3 in.
• Durometer: 35A (Green), 40A (Orange), 50A (Blue), 60A (Black)
• Tread Material: TPU
• Weight: 0.12 lbs
• Overall Width: 1 in.

Documents

Layout Print(s)

am-3946 3IN 375Hex Compliant Wheel REV3.PDF

am-3945 3IN 500Hex Compliant Wheel REV3.PDF

am-4537 3in 5mm Hex Molded Compliant Wheel.PDF

CAD File(s)

am-3946 3IN 375Hex Compliant Wheel REV 3.STEP

am-3945 3IN 500Hex Compliant Wheel REV 3.STEP

am-4537 3in 5mm Hex Molded Compliant Wheel.STEP