Descripción general del producto

A trackball is a functional interface component. Diameter, roundness, surface condition, colour and pattern can directly affect movement, sensor tracking and the user’s interaction with the finished equipment.

The current product family uses unsaturated polyester resin and supports both optical and mechanical applications. Final compatibility must be tested in the customer’s actual sensor, bearings, rollers and housing before mass production.

Functional Design and System Compatibility

• Optical systems require a surface and pattern that the selected sensor can track consistently.
• Mechanical systems depend on diameter, roundness, surface smoothness and stable contact with rollers or bearings.
• Pantone-based colours, selected printed patterns, graphics and logos can be evaluated for OEM projects.
• The trackball sphere is supplied as a component. Application images must not imply that SDBALLS supplies the complete mouse, control panel or medical equipment.

Especificaciones técnicas

The values below are product-family references. The quotation, drawing, agreed standard and inspection plan control the final supply specification.

Parámetro	Typical SDBALLS Supply Range or Note
Producto	Precision trackball sphere
Material	Unsaturated polyester resin
Standard Diameters	14 / 19 / 25 / 34 / 40 / 44 / 52 / 55 mm
Popular Size	34 mm for mouse and computer peripheral applications
Tolerancia de diámetro	+/-0.05 mm
Roundness up to 40 mm	0.05 mm max
Roundness above 40 mm	0.07 mm max
Standard Surface	Smooth high-gloss finish
Optional Surface	Sandblasted surface subject to project review
Colour	Custom colours based on Pantone references
Pattern and Logo	Selected patterns, graphics and logos by project review
System Type	Optical and mechanical
Standard MOQ	Typically 1,000 pieces
Small Quantity	Approximately 200-300 pieces may be possible from stock or compatible production
Samples	Available; charge and lead time depend on specification
Documents	RoHS and REACH status to be confirmed for the current material and test cycle

Applications and Application Fit

Application names are selection guides, not universal approval. Confirm the actual load, media, temperature, pressure, service life and compliance requirements.

Solicitud	Por qué encaja	Nota para el comprador
Computer peripherals	Mouse and specialist pointing devices	Confirm diameter, sensor and appearance
Industrial controls and HMI	Operator panels, control consoles and rugged equipment	Validate movement, sealing and service environment
Equipos médicos	User-interface trackball assemblies	Confirm cleaning media, compliance and device validation
Custom OEM equipment	Specialized interfaces requiring custom size, colour or pattern	Approve samples before production
Replacement projects	Legacy equipment and repair programs	Provide an original sample, dimensions and system details

Guía de Selección de Materiales

Opción de material	Primary Advantage	Limitación	Typical Fit
Unsaturated polyester trackball	High-gloss finish and colour or pattern customization	Compatibility must be proven in the actual system	Optical and mechanical trackball assemblies
POM engineering ball	Low friction and dimensional stability	Different optical and cosmetic behaviour	Valves, bearings and sliding mechanisms
Stainless steel ball	Strength, weight and wear resistance	High density and limited colour customization	Mechanical components rather than typical optical trackballs
Bola de cerámica	Hardness, wear resistance and electrical properties	Brittle and higher cost	High-performance bearings and special mechanisms

Manufacturing and Process Control

A project may include resin formulation and colour control, forming or casting, curing, precision grinding, polishing, pattern or logo processing, cleaning and final inspection. Process details and appearance limits must follow the approved sample and purchase specification.

Quality Control and Inspection

• Diameter and tolerance inspection
• Roundness inspection
• Surface and visual inspection
• Colour sample approval when applicable
• Pattern or logo approval when applicable
• Functional testing in the customer’s assembly
• Batch identification and document-status confirmation

Opciones de Embalaje

Use individual separators, trays, clean bags, cartons or customer-specific packaging according to diameter, surface sensitivity and quantity. Protect high-gloss and printed surfaces from scratching, rubbing and colour transfer during transport.

Cómo Especificar para una Cotización

Ask the buyer to provide the following information so the sales and engineering teams can confirm the correct material and production route.

• Required diameter
• Quantity and annual forecast
• Optical or mechanical application
• Sensor or assembly information
• Colour and Pantone reference
• Acabado superficial
• Pattern, graphic or logo files
• Sample quantity and approval method
• Documentation, packing and destination

Preguntas frecuentes técnicas

Q  What standard trackball sizes are available?

A  Standard diameters are 14, 19, 25, 34, 40, 44, 52 and 55 mm.

Q  What material is used?

A  The current standard product series is made from unsaturated polyester resin.

Q  What are the standard tolerance and roundness?

A  Diameter tolerance is +/-0.05 mm. Roundness is 0.05 mm maximum up to and including 40 mm and 0.07 mm maximum above 40 mm.

Q  Can colours, patterns or logos be customized?

A  Pantone-based colours and selected patterns, graphics and logos can be evaluated. Final appearance must be approved from physical samples.

Q  Are these trackballs suitable for optical and mechanical systems?

A  The product family serves both system types, but final compatibility must be validated in the customer’s actual sensor and assembly.

Q  What are the MOQ and sample options?

A  Standard MOQ is typically 1,000 pieces. Samples are available, and approximately 200-300 pieces may sometimes be supplied when stock or compatible production is available.

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