Rolling Ball Cables (Flexball)

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Overview

Rolling Ball Cables are a push-pull ball bearing control system. It is essentially a flexible linear ball bearing which transfers push-pull motion from one point to another. Its unique design allows for the transmission of movement with maximum efficiency and minimal lost motion.

Rolling Ball Cables have flexible linear ball bearing which transfers push-pull motion from one point to another. Its unique design allows for the efficient transmission of movement up to 8″ with maximum efficiency and minimal lost motion.

Rolling Ball Cables are available in lengths up to 65 feet (20.00m) and can easily be routed in three dimensional installations. Motion and load can be transmitted over even longer distances by coupling individual cables together.They can accommodate complex layouts with small bend radii and still achieve an efficiency rate of up to 97%. The stainless steel inner members of the cable assure an optimum cycle life under high bending stress.

The Flexball cable, recognizable from the green colour of the plastic cover, is an extremely flexible and sliding cable. It has a very reliable and robust construction which guarantees very high performances. If mounted properly, it will last “for ever”.

It’s efficiency is highly better than any traditional push-pull cable. The Flexball cable maintains high mechanical efficiency and very low backlash which approaches to zero, even in complex routings and difficult installations.

Features

  •  Flexibility in following complex multi-plane layouts
  • High efficiency in the transmission of input forces
  • Minimal loss of transmitted motion regardless of cable length or layout
  • Constant repeatability of transmitted motion throughout the operational life of the cable
  • Impervious to extreme ambient temperature fluctuations and environmental conditions

Common applications:

Brake SystemsGear SelectionRailVehicles

Type 55, Type 70, Type 78, Type 95, Type 98, Type 125, Type. 128, Type 160

Design & customisation options

We offer a wide range of configurable options to match your exact setup:

  • Stroke length
  • End fittings and mounting options
  • Materials and cable diameter
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Prototyping & engineering support

We work with you from concept to completion, helping you replace legacy parts or develop custom systems.

Our engineers provide CAD-based configuration, prototyping, and testing to ensure your cable works perfectly the first time. We also offer push-and-pull testing as standard, with lifecycle testing available on request. For urgent projects, same-day or next-day turnaround can be arranged to keep your production schedules moving.

Services available:

CAD design, prototyping, push-and-pull testing, lifecycle testing (on request), plus same-day and next-day turnaround to support urgent marine, industrial, or specialist engineering projects.

Services available:

CAD design,
Prototyping,
Push-and-pull testing,
Lifecycle testing (on request),
Same-day and next-day turnaround to support urgent marine, industrial, or specialist engineering projects.

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Industry Applications

Emergency & Defence
Industrial & Systems Engineering
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