Intralogistics components

Our selection of wheels and other parts for conveying systems includes a range of key components:

• Diverter wheels are powered conveyor elements that change the direction in which goods flow in a conveying system.
• Together with the ball bearing race, the bearing shield and housing form a unit that maintains the conveyor wheel’s position on the stationary shaft. The housing is snapped on over the outer ring of the ball bearing race and forms the connection with the wheel tube.
• Belt deflection wheels help to drive and deflect the drive belt, as well as maintaining tension and providing pressure or support. High speeds and dynamic interaction between the belt and the wheel have a significant impact on both elements.

Shuttle systems usually run on four driven wheels, resulting in high speeds and strong dynamic forces. Rapid shuttle braking and acceleration put significant stress on the tires, so the wheels need to be firmly connected with the shuttle’s drive shaft to ensure effective drive-torque transfer. 

Shuttle flaps are heavy-duty components in the shuttle systems used in automated warehouses. Their function is to place items in the bays and retrieve them. When the flaps are raised, a telescopic arm reaches into the bay. The flaps then swing down behind the item and the telescopic arm is retracted, pulling the item with it.

Meeting extremely high load-capacity and durability standards requires wide-ranging expertise in geometry and material design.

Ranging in size from light to heavy duty, overhead conveyors are used in industry on various scales. Besides the track system, the carriages are the central component in these set-ups.

faigle’s innovative solutions are designed primarily for light to medium-sized carriages, and our overhead conveyor carriages feature specially designed smooth-running ball bearings with a contactless cover plate. A range of special high-performance plastics with excellent smooth-running properties, outstanding wear resistance and effective noise insulation qualities are available for the tire. 

• The tire is enclosed and mounted on the outside in order to protect the bearing race against dust and other environmental factors.
• Special fillers in the material are used to increase the weight, meaning that the overhead conveyor’s centre of gravity can be moved as required. 
• Antistatic designs are available for all parts on request. faigle delivers fully assembled carriages, including with an integrated RFID chip or laser-etched QR code if required.

Used on automated guided vehicles (AGVs), these wheels bear the weight of the vehicle and the goods being moved, as well as transmitting drive power from the motor to the track and steering the vehicle in the process.

With only a limited installation space available (in terms of diameter and width), AGV wheels need to withstand very heavy loads and ensure excellent grip on a range of different surfaces. They also have to be extremely wear resistant, including in applications where tight cornering and on-the-spot rotation are essential. Low running resistance and low-friction cornering are important for customers because they enhance energy efficiency – a particularly important factor as AGVs are battery-operated.

• faigle’s AGV wheels usually feature a 2-component design with a polyamide hub and PAS-PU TCS tire. 
• A very stiff hub ensures a high load-bearing capacity.