In high-precision wafer transport, even microns of lateral drift can mean misaligned docking, alignment alarms and costly line stoppages. KUNFENG cleanroom AGV lateral guide wheels are engineered to prevent exactly that — precision guide components that suppress side drift and keep AGVs, AMRs and OHT carts tightly aligned with their guide rails. Working in pairs with drive wheels, they continuously absorb side forces generated during straight-line travel, cornering and load transfer, ensuring accurate track-following in FOUP transport, wafer handling and equipment-to-equipment transfer.
Built on low-dust polyurethane treads and cleanroom-grade sealed bearings, KUNFENG lateral guide wheels deliver 0.1mm-level positioning repeatability, quiet operation and long service life in ISO Class 1–5 cleanrooms — the invisible guarantee behind 24/7 production continuity.
Advantages of Cleanroom AGV Lateral Guide Wheels
Ultra-quiet operation – The PU elastomer layer absorbs rail-joint impact and high-frequency vibration, running dramatically quieter than metal or hard-plastic guide rollers across continuous 24/7 duty.
Low-dust, high-wear polyurethane – Premium low-abrasion PU compounds minimize particle generation even under constant side loading, meeting the strict cleanliness demands of ISO Class 1–5 semiconductor cleanrooms.
ESD-safe by design – Antistatic and conductive formulations prevent static buildup during wafer and FOUP transport.
Dual-bearing structure built for side loads – Cleanroom-grade sealed deep-groove bearings withstand lateral impact, resist uneven edge wear and extend replacement intervals in high-frequency AMHS duty cycles.
Technical Specifications of AGV Lateral Guide Wheel
| Item | Specification |
| Types | Lateral guide wheels, horizontal guide rollers, side guide wheels, cam followers |
| Wheel Diameter | 50mm – 150mm (customizable) |
| Wheel Width | 20mm – 60mm |
| Core Material | Stainless steel / Aluminum alloy / Alloy steel |
| Hardness | Shore A 75 – 90 |
| Bearing | Cleanroom-grade sealed deep-groove ball bearings (stainless steel optional) |
| Installation | Eccentric shaft, flange mount, through-shaft, threaded bearing housing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can guide wheels be customized in size, hardness and material?
A: Yes. Diameter, width, PU hardness, hub material and mounting interface are all customizable to your drawings — 3D models available for OEM integration.
Q2: Do you provide samples for cleanroom testing before mass production?
A: Yes. Small-batch samples with full material, ESD and particle test reports are available for on-site validation in your own cleanroom.
Q3: Are the wheels compatible with our existing AGV/OHT platform?
A: Yes. Standard eccentric-shaft, flange and through-shaft interfaces are supported — send us your mounting drawings and our engineers will confirm dimensional compatibility.
Q4: Are the wheels resistant to common fab cleaning agents?
A: Yes. PU formulations withstand common semiconductor-grade cleaning agents and long-term UV exposure without degradation.
Ready to keep every AGV precisely on track? Contact KUNFENG’s technical team for free selection advice and a competitive quotation — and bring cleaner, quieter, more precise motion to your wafer transport system.
