Meridian ML6 Polyurethane No-Crush Wheels Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Meridian ML6 no-crush wheels, also known as zero-crush rollers, metering wheels, bottle spacer wheels or spider wheels, provide high-friction, flexible contact without damaging materials.
They conform to the objects they touch and come cored, with drive roller, bushing or bearing cores, or coreless as slip-on fits, in many styles, sizes and durometers.
Quick Verdict
Gentle yet grippy wheels for spacing and metering delicate products.
Meridian ML6 Polyurethane No-Crush Wheels at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | No-crush wheels |
Also called | Zero-crush, metering, spacer, spider wheels |
Contact | Flexible, high friction, non-destructive |
Cores | Drive, bushing, bearing; or coreless slip-on |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
ML6 is Meridian Laboratory's proprietary polyurethane compound, valued for abrasion resistance, tear strength, flexibility, chemical resistance and bond strength. Parts are precision molded to final dimensions in-house, usually without grinding or post-machining, and Meridian's mold library often avoids extra tooling charges.
Flexible fingers or profiles deform around bottles or packs, so the wheel can push or space products without crushing them.
Integration and Selection
Choose profile and durometer for product fragility and pitch.
Integrate on conveyors for spacing or metering.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Beverage | Bottle spacing |
Packaging | Product metering |
Pharmaceutical | Vial handling |
Food | Gentle conveying |
Functional Uses
Product spacing
Metering
Gentle driving
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Non-destructive
Conforming
Many styles
Limitations
Specs not on A3
Who Should Consider the Meridian ML6 Polyurethane No-Crush Wheels?
No-crush wheels suit packaging lines with fragile products.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Meridian Laboratory prices the ML6 No-Crush Wheels by size, durometer, core and quantity, from single prototypes to high-volume production, with short lead times.
Further Reading
Meridian ML6 Polyurethane No-Crush Wheels FAQ
What are no-crush wheels also called?
Zero-crush rollers, metering wheels, bottle spacer wheels or spider wheels.
Are coreless versions available?
Yes, as slip-on fits.
Who makes ML6 products?
Meridian Laboratory.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Meridian Laboratory.
