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 our S3 line of brackets and gussets.
Available Sizes:
Be sure to all check out our Gussets as they work wonderfully with all of these wonderful extrusions.
Layout Print(s)
am-3214 2x1x0625 6061-T6 wall tubing.PDF
am-4203 1x1x063 wall tubing.PDF
am-4204 1x1x0.125 wall tubing.PDF
am-4205 2x1x0.125 wall tubing.PDF
CAD File(s)
am-3214 2x1x0625 wall tubing.STEP
am-4203 1x1x0625 wall tubing.STEP
am-4204 1x1x0.125 wall tubing.STEP
am-4205 2x1x0.125 wall tubing.STEP
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.
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
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
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, 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.
am-3949 2.25IN 500Hex HD Compliant Wheel REV3.PDF
am-3950 2.25IN 375Hex HD Compliant Wheel REV3.PDF
am-4536 2.25in HD 5mm Hex Molded Compliant Wheel.PDF
am-3949 2.25IN 500Hex HD Compliant Wheel.STEP
am-3950 2.25IN 375Hex HD Compliant Wheel.STEP
am-4536 2IN OverMolded 5mm Hex Compliant Wheel.STEP
This sharp-cornered 6061-T6 aluminum extrusion is a robust and lightweight solution for custom robot frames and mechanism construction. Specifications: