Yo, engineers. Ever hear about Mecanum wheels?

[The Spin Meister]

Looks amazing but seems the wheels would wear out quickly. Would be really good for specific applications.

 

[BW Lion]

The mini-axles on the 45 degree angle rollers couldn't carry loads equal to the axles (with solid tires) on a conventional forklift.

 

[PSUEngineer89]

The mini-axles on the 45 degree angle rollers couldn't carry loads equal to the axles (with solid tires) on a conventional forklift.

Yes, but honestly, probably enough.

A 1 inch ID bearing can carry loads in excess of ten thousand pounds.

Now we’d have to free body diagram the thing, but I think it would be ok in most industrial cases.

I think the real issue is expense and irritation.

I’d only want to drive that thing if I had no choice

 

[Waltwam]

Looks amazing but seems the wheels would wear out quickly. Would be really good for specific applications.

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Brilliant application. But we know how inexpensive it is to do repairs on machinery. 🧐

 

[step.eng69]

No I haven’t Meister 🤔