6 Inch PU Roller Mecanum Wheel 500kg Load Omnidirectional Wheel for AGV Robot

6 Inch PU Roller Mecanum Wheel 500kg Load Omnidirectional Wheel for AGV Robot

The 6 Inch PU Roller Mecanum Wheel 500kg Load Omnidirectional Wheel for AGV Robot is built around a central hub carrying a ring of rollers set at 45 degrees to the wheel plane. Driven independently, four of these wheels combine their roller vectors so the platform moves in any direction while keeping its orientation fixed, making it a compact drive solution for omnidirectional AGV and mobile robot motion.

Mecanum Wheel Characteristics

• 45-Degree Angled Rollers: A ring of 8 PU rollers is mounted at 45° around the hub, so the ground contact force splits into a forward/backward vector and a left/right vector.
• Independently Driven: Each wheel is driven separately; by controlling the speed and direction of the four wheels, the chassis steers purely by wheel-speed vectors.
• Compact Hub Design: Rollers are integrated into a single wheel body, so no extra steering unit or gearbox is needed at each corner.
• Continuous Ground Contact: Overlapping rollers keep contact with the floor for smooth, low-vibration travel on smooth industrial surfaces.

Advantages of the Mecanum Wheel

• True Omnidirectional Movement: Forward, backward, side-step left/right, diagonal and any combined direction, all without reorienting the chassis.
• Zero Turning Radius: Rotate in place around its own center for docking and fine alignment in confined spaces.
• No Steering Mechanism Needed: Fewer moving parts, simpler structure, lower cost and easier maintenance than steer-drive systems.
• Higher Maneuverability: Move precisely along narrow aisles and around obstacles in warehouses and workshops.
• Accurate Positioning: Fine lateral adjustment makes docking, picking and assembly more precise.
• Improved Handling Efficiency: Shorter cycle times and higher throughput in automated material handling.
• Stable Heavy Loads: 500kg rated per wheel keeps high-payload platforms stable during omnidirectional travel.

Specifications

Applications

The 6 Inch PU Roller Mecanum Wheel 500kg Load Omnidirectional Wheel for AGV Robot is ideal for AGV drive systems, warehouse logistics robots, automated guided carts, service robots and precision handling platforms that require omnidirectional motion on smooth indoor floors.

Customization & Service

We support ODM/OEM customization of the 6 Inch PU Roller Mecanum Wheel 500kg Load Omnidirectional Wheel for AGV Robot including wheel diameter, roller material, hub finish and mounting interface. Samples are available for evaluation. Contact us with your load, speed and floor conditions and our engineering team will recommend the right configuration.