MAXLift Bearing Blocks

The MAXLift Bearing Blocks are integral components of the MAXLift system, providing teams with a robust and space-efficient solution for building high-performance elevator assemblies. With the main blocks being designed around billet aluminum construction, these bearing blocks deliver unmatched durability while reducing stage offset spacing to just 0.25 inches enabling more volumetrically efficient lifts. This compact design enhances elevator stability and allows for precise on-pitch alignment, ensuring compatibility with the REV ION System. With four corner biased bearings supporting the tube faces per block, the MAXLift Bearing Blocks offer exceptional rigidity without compromising functionality or space efficiency.

The MAXLift End-mount Bearing Block (REV-21-2618) is designed for teams seeking flexible hardware mounting and interchangeable framing tubes. It provides 0.22 inches of clearance for button head or socket head screws, making it easy to attach parts directly to the elevator’s MAXTube. This block integrates seamlessly with MAXTube Endcaps, enabling strong, intuitive connections at the elevator’s corners while allowing quick swaps to different endcap profiles to adjust the tube wall thickness. It’s an excellent choice for teams needing a space-saving, straightforward solution that ensures smooth linear movement, secure stage assembly, and outstanding adaptability.

The MAXLift Face-mount Bearing Block (REV-21-2634) is tailored for teams prioritizing compact profiles and accessible tube ends. It features a tube contacting Midmount Pin that minimizes space usage, allowing teams to minimize width between elevator stages. Alignment tabs ensure precise mounting to MAXTube or custom parts, while the open-ended configuration makes tube ends accessible for maintenance or unique integrations. This bearing block is particularly suited for teams using custom tubing, plates, or end-effectors, providing robust double bearing support while maintaining a low-profile footprint.

Both MAXLift Bearing Blocks address distinct needs within the MAXLift system, allowing teams to build elevators that are compact, stable, and robust. Whether focusing on easy integration and interchangeable structures with the End-mount option or maximizing space efficiency down to only 0.25in between tube spacing and customization for end-effector solutions with the Face-mount option, these bearing blocks deliver reliable, high-performance solutions for competitive robotics applications.

Features

• MAXLift End-mount Bearing Block
  • Compatible with endcaps
  • Robust Double bearing support on two sides
  • Button or socket headscrew clearance for fastening parts to MAXLift assembly
  • Keeps elevators on pitch for maximum compatibility with ION system
  • 0.25in Spacing between tubes on each stage
• MAXLift Face-mount Bearing Block
  • Robust Double bearing support on two sides
  • Keeps elevators on pitch for maximum compatibility with ION system
  • Allows ends of tubes to be accessible
  • 0.25in Spacing between tubes on each stage

Specifications

• MAXLift End-mount Bearing Block (REV-21-2618)
  • Material:
    • Body: Aluminum 6061
    • Studs & Shaft: Steel
  • Finish: Black Anodized
  • Weight (assembled): 100g (0.22lb)
• MAXLift Face-mount Bearing Block (REV-21-2634)
  • Material:
    • Body: Aluminum 6061
    • Pin: Steel
  • Finish: Black Anodized
  • Weight (assembled): 86g (0.19lb)

Kit Contents

MAXLift End-mount Bearing Block (REV-21-2618)

MAXLift Face-mount Bearing Block (REV-21-2634)

Documentation

• ION Build System Guide
• Onshape Application Example - MAXLift Configurable Model
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