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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.
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)
These rollers are used in the 4" DuraOmni Wheel. Eight of these roller are used to allow the wheel to roll smoothly and omni-directionally.
Eight replacement rollers are included in this set. No other hardware is included.
Specifications:
This heavy duty omni wheel is a vast improvement over our older 4" omni wheels and other wheels on the market. The body has been totally redesigned with durability and mobility in mind. The design intent is to provide a smooth roll along with the ability to handle impacts very well.
The body is made from black polycarbonate, while the rollers are each molded with a nylon core and TPU tread. These rollers spin smoothly on a captured 1/8" x 1.875" dowel pin.
This image shows how to attach the DuraOmni to the AM14U2
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Included Hardware:
Usage:
With Axle and Hub:
With Sprocket:
With Bearings, as a Caster:
4" DuraOmni Wheel with 1/2" id bearings. This new heavy duty omni wheel is a vast improvement over our older 4" omni wheels and other wheels on the market. The body has been totally redesigned with durability and mobility in mind. The design intent is to provide a smooth roll along with the ability to handle impacts very well.
The body is made from black polycarbonate, while the rollers are each molded with a nylon core and TPU tread. These rollers spin smoothly on a captured 1/8" x 1.875" dowel pin.
Specifications:
Individual Components within this Part:
Usage:
With Axle and Hub:
With Sprocket:
This is our 4" aluminum omni wheel. This wheel features the 8mm center bore with 4-hole pattern used in multiple building systems used in FIRST Tech Challenge.
Specifications:
Included Hardware:
4 inch, HEAVY DUTY Mecanum wheel set, these come assembled as shown in the picture. This is a set of 4 wheels, consisting of 2 "right" wheels and 2 "left" wheels. All 4 wheels are required to make a Mecanum drive holonomic system to work properly. This version of the wheel can handle a 200 pound load per wheel. The interior body of this wheel is made of molded black poycarbonate, while the perimeter side plate is made of 1/8 inch thick steel, zinc plated. The perimeter plate is riveted to the interior body, and each perimeter bent tab rests on the interior body rim. This support allows for the wheel to handle more load.
Specifications:
Individual Hardware within Each Wheel:
Roller and Axle Design:
The gray urethane rubber roller (am-3027) has a durometer rating of 80A. The roller has a Nylon core, and rides on a stationary brass tube.
Wheel Structure:
9 rubber rollers are sandwiched between 2 steel plates. The steel plates are riveted to two interior polycarbonate hubs, which form the interior of the wheel. The two interior pieces are held together by the fastening technique of the rollers being attached.
These wheels can be purchased individually as Left (am-3026L) or Right (am-3026R) wheels. They are sold without hubs, sprockets, or bearings.
Usage:
For FTC Robots: If attached to a shaft or NeveRest motor, these parts are needed for each wheel
With Axle and Hub: If driven by a shaft, these parts are needed for each wheel
With Sprocket: If driven by a sprocket, these parts are needed for each wheel
FTC Note: This product is NOT legal for FTC, we recommend our Stealth Wheel.
Product Overview:
This is a 4 inch diameter wheel with HiGrip tread. The design of this wheel is very similar to our popular 6" HiGrip wheel, but with a smaller, 4" diameter. We feel that these wheels are a more durable option for teams' drivetrains. While they provide good traction, they make for a maintenance-free wheel for the average team. Under normal circumstances we feel that these wheels will last most FIRST Robotics Competition teams the entire season. No bearings or hubs are included in this wheel.
Specifications:
Usage:
With Axle and Hub:
With Sprocket:
With Bearings:
HiGrip wheels provide superior traction for robot movement. HiGrip wheels feature an aggressive tread pattern providing maximum transfer of gearbox power to the ground. A robust polycarbonate core means these wheels are up to the challenge for high impact and speed applications. Varying durometers mean you can choose just how grippy these wheels can be. White or 77A durometer HiGrip wheels have a long life and provide good traction. Black or 60A durometer HiGrip wheels have an intermediate life and higher grip than white. Blue or 60A durometer HiGrip wheels provide the most traction and will wear quickly as a result. The bolt pattern and bore of these wheels allow for convenient bearing placement and easy attachment to other motion parts such as sprockets and pulleys.
Product Usage:
Many thread locking materials are not compatible with polycarbonate and can eat away at the plastic. Be sure to check which adhesives are okay to use with this product. This link will allow you to check which materials are okay to use with what adhesives, http://bit.ly/loctitematerialcheck
Specifications:
Usage:
Use #10-24x3/4 thread forming screws to attach sprockets or hubs to this wheel. Many thread locking materials are not compatible with polycarbonate and can eat away at the plastic. Be sure to check which adhesives are okay to use with this product. This link will allow you to check which materials are okay to use with what adhesives, http://bit.ly/loctitematerialcheck
With Axle and Hub:
With Sprocket:
With Bearings:
HiGrip wheels provide superior traction for robot movement. HiGrip wheels feature an aggressive tread pattern providing maximum transfer of gearbox power to the ground. A robust polycarbonate core means these wheels are up to the challenge for high impact and speed applications. Varying durometers mean you can choose just how grippy these wheels can be. White or 77A durometer HiGrip wheels have a long life and provide good traction. Black or 60A durometer HiGrip wheels have an intermediate life and higher grip than white. Blue or 60A durometer HiGrip wheels provide the most traction and will wear quickly as a result. The bolt pattern and bore of these wheels allow for convenient bearing placement and easy attachment to other motion parts such as sprockets and pulleys.
Product Usage:
Many thread locking materials are not compatible with polycarbonate and can eat away at the plastic. Be sure to check which adhesives are okay to use with this product. This link will allow you to check which materials are okay to use with what adhesives, http://bit.ly/loctitematerialcheck
Specifications:
Usage:
Use #10-24x3/4 thread forming screws to attach sprockets or hubs to this wheel. Many thread locking materials are not compatible with polycarbonate and can eat away at the plastic. Be sure to check which adhesives are okay to use with this product. This link will allow you to check which materials are okay to use with what adhesives, http://bit.ly/loctitematerialcheck
With Axle and Hub:
With Sprocket:
With Bearings:
The 4 in. Performance Wheel is a virtually indestructible wheel made out of solid 6061 aluminum. This competition-proven design has been used on FIRST Robotics Competition robots for many years. This new iteration of the wheel has been designed to keep costs down, as it is made from a custom extrusion instead of being fully machined from billet. This wheel can take anything an FRC robot can throw at it, and much more. Additionally this new version also includes a 1/8 in. thick boss on the rear (flat) side of the wheel to prevent unwanted friction in bearing outer races. This also reduces the part count on drivetrains.
This wheel is designed to be driven by a 1/2 in. Hex shaft, but also allows for other motion hardware that utilizes a 1.875 in 6-hole bolt circle found in many AndyMark and competition robotics products. To mount one of these to the rear (flat) side, use a 250 Sprocket and Pulley Spacer. To mount one to the front, use a 550 Sprocket Spacer. This wheel does not include tread material, which is available separately to tailor this wheel's performance to your application.
Note: This wheel is designed to utilize rivets to attach the tread to the wheel. AndyMark recommends steel 1/8" diameter rivets with a 0.251" - 0.312" grip range. The wheel has been manufactured with no holes on the rim, as it is intended to be a blank canvas for teams to install rivets freely. An installation video is coming soon.
Specifications:
The 4 in. Performance Wheel is a virtually indestructible wheel made out of solid 6061 aluminum. This competition-proven design has been used on FIRST Robotics Competition robots for many years. This new iteration of the wheel has been designed to keep costs down, as it is made from a custom extrusion instead of being fully machined from billet. This wheel can take anything an FRC robot can throw at it, and much more.
This wheel is designed to be supported by 1.125 in. OD (FR8) flanged bearings, but also allows for other motion hardware that utilizes a 1.875 in. 6-hole bolt circle found in many AndyMark and competition robotics products. To mount one of these to the rear (flat) side, use a 250 Sprocket and Pulley Spacer. To mount one to the front, use a 550 Sprocket Spacer. This wheel does not include tread material, which is available separately to tailor this wheel's performance to your application.
Note: This wheel is designed to utilize rivets to attach the tread to the wheel. AndyMark recommends steel 1/8" diameter rivets with a 0.251" - 0.312" grip range. The wheel has been manufactured with no holes on the rim, as it is intended to be a blank canvas for teams to install rivets freely.
Specifications:
The 4" Performance Wheel is a virtually indestructible wheel made out of solid 6061 aluminum. This competition-proven design has been used on FIRST Robotics Competition robots for many years, and is now available in a version friendly to FIRST Tech Challenge robots. This new iteration of the wheel has been designed to keep costs down, as it is made from a custom extrusion instead of being fully machined from billet in past versions of this wheel. This wheel can take anything an FRC or FTC robot can throw at it, and much more.
This wheel is designed to be driven by an AndyMark Nub and a 6mm D shaft, but also allows for other motion hardware that utilizes a 1.875" 6-hole bolt circle found in many AndyMark and competition robotics products. To mount one of these to the rear (flat) side, use a 250 Sprocket and Pulley Spacer. To mount one to the front, use a 550 Sprocket Spacer. This wheel does not include tread material, which is available separately to tailor this wheel's performance to your application.
Note: This wheel is designed to utilize a zip-tie to attach and tension the tread to the wheel. While the method is similar to the previous version of this wheel (am-3434) a new guide on how to attach tread to this wheel is coming soon.
Specifications:
Plaction wheels are a lightweight wheel made of strong molded polycarbonate. This four inch diameter wheel has high traction blue nitrile roughtop tread. High performance plastic and high traction, Plaction.
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Usage:
There are two ways to drive this wheel. One way is with a Axle and Hub, and the other is with a Sprocket. To install a sprocket or hub onto a Plaction wheel, use 10-32 x 1.75" socket head screw (qty. 3 or 6), and 10-32 nylock nuts. To use one sprocket on each side of a Plaction wheel (2 sprockets total) use 10-32 x 2.5" screws(3 or 6) and 10-32 nylock nuts.
With Axle and Hub:
With Sprocket:
With Bearing:
If your design needs this wheel to spin on a stationary axle (and possibly be driven by a sprocket), you will need 2 bearings with a 1.125" od pressed into this wheel. Use am-0029 for a 1/2" bore and am-0209 for a 3/8" bore. One bearing is pressed into each side of the wheel. Bearings are NOT included in the price of this wheel.
With Tread:
This wheel is designed to capture 1" wide conveyor belt tread (Roughtop or Wedgetop) between 2 wheel halves. The 6 perimeter screws can be loosened by 1/8 inch to install the desired tread. We recommend using Alligator Clips to hold the tread together on the wheel. One 4" wheel Roughtop Tread is included in the price of the wheel.
For a Wider Wheel:
This wheel is designed so that a 3" PVC schedule 40 pipe can be inserted between the two wheel halves, and a wider wheel can be created (additional tread may be needed).
This is the rubber roller and spindle used in the 4" Mecanum Wheels.
Specifications:
Included Hardware:
This is a single AndyMark Mecanum-style wheel, 4" in diameter, sold in an unassembled kit. The left and right-handed wheels use the same parts, and simply need to be assembled in different fashions in order to be made into the correct left and right wheels. This wheel is perfect for your FTC robot. If you're looking for an FRC drive train mecanum solution in a 4" form factor, check out the 4" HD Mecanum Left (am-3026L) and Right (am-3026R) Wheels.
A set of four wheels is available as a kit found here, am-2626(Wheel Set).
Replacement rollers can be found here: 4" Standard Mecanum Roller Kit, Single Axle (am-2539)
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Included Hardware:
Usage:
This wheel is designed to directly mount to a Tetrix Wheel Hub.
To use with Axle and Hub: