Pololu Ball Caster with 3/8″ Plastic Ball

This small, light ball castor uses a 3/8″ diameter plastic ball. The height of the assembled kit ranges from 0.4″ to 0.6″.

AUD$ 3.95

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Our Code: SKU-002438

Supplier Link: [Pololu MPN:950]


Description

Pololu ball caster with 3/8" plastic ball with included hardware

Overview

This ball castor kit includes a black ABS housing, a 3/8″ diameter plastic ball, two spacers (1/16″ and 1/8″ thick), and two #2 screw sets. The total height of the ball castor, 0.4″, can be increased to about 0.6″ using the included spacers. The two included #2 screws can be used to mount the ball castor to your chassis (the distance between the screw holes is 0.53″).

Note that our ball casters are designed for small robots; they are not intended to bear more than a few pounds. With more weight than this, friction between the ball and the housing will probably keep it from rolling well.

Comparison of Pololu ball casters

Pololu ball casters with plastic and metal balls. Ball diameter from left to right: 1″, 3/4″, 1/2″, and 3/8″

Pololu ball castor
ball diameter
height with
no spacers
distance
between
screw holes
weight with
no spacers
or screws
3/8″ plastic ball
0.40″ 0.53″ 0.03 oz
0.40″ 0.53″ 0.14 oz
0.53″ 0.58″ 0.07 oz
0.53″ 0.58″ 0.32 oz
0.91″ 0.24″ 0.25 oz
0.83″ 0.61″ 1.05 oz
1.10″ 0.48″ 0.65 oz
1.10″ 0.48″ 0.58 oz
1.10″ 0.70″ 0.36 oz


Specifications

Dimensions

Ball diameter: 0.375 in
Weight: 0.8 g1

General specifications

Ball material: plastic

Notes:

1
Without screws or spacers.

FAQs

How much weight can Pololu ball castor support?
Our ball casters are designed for small robots; they are not intended to bear more than a few pounds. With more weight than this, friction between the ball and the housing will probably keep it from rolling well.

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