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Bearings, Wheels, Ball Transfers
Jealco International · since 1950
Frantz Manufacturing conveyor bearings, skate wheels, sheaves and ball transfers, made by Frantz Manufacturing of Sterling, Illinois, in business since 1909. Every listing shows the Frantz specifications and ordering part numbers, and every item is quoted: enter the quantity you need and use Request a quote. Jealco is an independent Frantz distributor and exports worldwide.
Which one do you need?
| You have | Look in | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Rollers on a gravity or powered roller conveyor | Conveyor Bearings | The tube outside diameter and wall gauge, then the axle size and shape |
| Wheel (skate wheel) conveyor sections, push-back racking, guide or idler wheels | Skate Wheels | Wheel diameter, bore size and load per wheel |
| Grooved or flanged wheels that guide or carry a belt, cable or rope | Sheaves & Pulley Wheels | Groove style (round or flat), outside diameter, groove size and bore |
| Tables or transfer points where loads move in any direction | Ball Transfers | Stud or flange mount, then ball material and load per unit |
How quoting works. Every listing shows the Frantz specifications and part numbers. Enter the quantity you need and use Request a quote; we confirm price, lead time and packaging with our quote. Some sizes ship from our stock; most ship direct from Frantz in Sterling, Illinois. Not sure which model fits? Send us the old part number or your roller details (tube OD and gauge, axle size and shape, load) at sales@jealco.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a ball transfer unit used for?
A ball transfer unit carries a large main ball on a bed of smaller support balls, so a load can be pushed in any direction across a flat surface. Ball transfers are used on assembly lines, packing and sorting tables, conveyor transfer points and workstations where parts are positioned without lifting. Frantz ball transfers have a 1 in main ball in stud-mount (900, 1000) and flange-mount (1100) styles, rated 150 lb with a carbon steel or stainless ball and 65 lb with a polypropylene ball.
What is the difference between a skate wheel conveyor and a roller conveyor?
Skate wheel conveyors use rows of small wheels on axles; roller conveyors use full-width rollers. Skate wheel sections are lighter and cost less, and they suit flat-bottomed cartons and totes; rollers suit heavier loads and items without a flat base. Frantz skate wheels replace worn wheels on existing sections. Most are 1-15/16 in in diameter with a 1/4 in or 5/16 in bore.
Can Frantz bearings replace other brands?
Often. Frantz bearings are made for standard inch roller tubes, so the match comes from the tube outside diameter and wall gauge, the axle size and shape (hex or round), and whether the bearing is flanged or straight-faced. Frantz notes that its 400 series is often used to replace Litton bearings, which Litton no longer makes, and that its 38XX series can replace Schatz AF, Kilian F and KD BR series wheel bearings. Send us the old part number or those dimensions and we will confirm the Frantz equivalent before you order.
How do I determine the right ball transfer load capacity for my application?
Divide the heaviest load by the number of ball transfers that will be under it at one time, then choose a unit rated at or above that figure. Frantz rates its carbon steel and stainless ball transfers at 150 lb each and the polypropylene-ball version at 65 lb. The same rule applies to bearings and skate wheels: the load per bearing or wheel is the total load divided by the number carrying it, and Frantz notes that the roller tube or axle is often the real limit.
