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Traction

Recommended for use on drivetrains, ION Traction Wheels (Product Family Page) come in a wide range of sizes, durometers, bores and material. Larger wheels contain the MAXSpline, but can be adapted to other bores with a separate MAXHub. Wheels with spokes have a bolt circle of #10 clearance holes patterned outward at 1/2in pitch and also have a 3/8in wide nut groove, which removes the need for a wrench when utilizing the holes on the spokes. Multiple wheels can be mounted flush next to each other when more surface area is needed.

Size:

Pattern:

Width

2in

MAXSpline

1in

2/3/4/5/6in

MAXSpline

1.5in

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ION Traction Wheels

Wheels

Most wheels used in FIRST Robotics Competition can be divided into four categories; Standard, Omni, Mecanum, and Compliant. One element to consider when choosing a wheel is the bore size, and if you will need any additional hubs to convert your wheel to the needed input or output.

Most sizes of ION wheels feature a MAXSpline bore that can fit standard 1.125in OD bearings or easily be adapted to other bores using MAXHubs. Smaller wheels feature 1/2in hex bore. Larger sizes of ION Traction, Grip, and Omni Wheels have spokes with a bolt circle of #10 clearance holes patterned outward at 1/2in pitch. They also have a 3/8in-wide nut groove that eliminates the need for a wrench when utilizing the holes on the spokes.

REV Robotics offers three types of ION wheels: , and . There are two types of ION Traction wheels available: the standard and the . The main focus of the traction wheels is to pull a robot (or create traction) in a forward/backwards motion.

Wheel Basics

ION Grip / ION Traction / ION Compliant wheels can easily be mounted flush when a build needs to gain load capacity or to increase traction as the cross section image above illustrates

ION Traction
ION Omni
ION Compliant
ION Traction Wheel
ION Grip Wheel

Grip

Recommended for use on drive trains, intakes or shooters, ION Grip Wheels (Product Family Page) are compatible with the REV ION System and come in a wide range of sizes, durometers, and bores. Larger wheels contain the MAXSpline hub but can be adapted to other bores with a separate MAXHub. Wheels with spokes have a bolt circle of #10 clearance holes patterned outward at 1/2in pitch and also have a 3/8in wide nut groove, which removes the need for a wrench when utilizing the holes on the spokes. Multiple wheels can be mounted flush next to each other when more surface area is needed.

Size:

Pattern:

Width

1in

Hex

.50in

2in

Hex

.50in

2in

MAXSpline

.50in

3/4/5/6in

MAXSpline

1.5in

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ION Grip Wheels

Cone

REV ION Cone Wheels are designed to give teams controlled, predictable vectoring for game pieces and objects. Their tapered profile naturally guides items toward the smaller diameter, making them especially effective in intake edge zones and in-feed mechanisms where centering or directional control is critical.

Whether used to straighten, funnel, or shift objects laterally, Cone Wheels provide a consistent way to manipulate game pieces without complex mechanical assemblies.

2in to 3in Cone Wheels
3in to 4in Cone Wheels

These wheels are sized within the REV ION System footprint so they can be swapped with other wheels of similar width. Their on pitch outer diameters help preserve necessary clearance in tight mechanisms.

All Cone Wheels use a MAXSpline bore for secure, slip free torque transfer, and they can be easily adapted to other bore types using MAXHubs or similar adapters.

Specifications

  • Material: Polypropylene & TPR

  • Durometer: Varies (see table below)

  • Bore: MAXSpline

  • Width: 23.8mm (0.94in)

  • Weight: 51g (0.112lbs)

  • Width: 36.5mm (1.44in)

  • Weight: 171g (0.377lbs)

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Hardness

Color

Durometer

Soft

Light Gray

35A

Medium

Dark Gray

Cone Wheel - 2in to 3in

Cone Wheel - 3in to 4in

Durometer

Application Examples

50A

Hard

Black

75A

Omni

ION Omni Wheels (Product Family Page) can be used in drive trains allowing robots to move directly sideways or with an intake allowing game pieces to be in-coming at an angle, but still move them forward. Available in a wide range of sizes featuring the MAXSpline or hex hub. Other bores are possible with a separate MAXHub. Rollers for each wheel size are unique, which ensures perfectly circular wheels.

Size:

Pattern:

Width

2in

Hex

1in

3/4/5/6in

MAXSpline

1.5in

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ION Omni Wheels

Compliant

ION Compliant Wheels are recommended for use with intakes and shooters, but not for drivetrains because of their "softer" material and deformation under a typical robot's weight. Compatible with the REV ION System and come in a wide range of sizes, durometers, and bores. The radial spoke profile allows for more consistent compliance and more compression than other compliant wheels. Larger wheels contain the MAXSpline, but can be adapted to other bores with a separate MAXHub.

Size:

Pattern:

Hardness

Width

2in

Hex

Soft/Med/Hard

.50in

2in

MAXSpline

Med

.44in

3/4in

MAXSpline

Soft/Med/Hard

1.0in

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ION Compliant Wheels

Flap

ION Flap Wheels are designed for intakes and conveyance that need reliable performance when interacting with irregular or variable gamepieces. Similar to compliant wheels, they provide a flexible interface, but their flap-based design introduces intentional slip between the wheel and the gamepiece.

This helps smooth out transitions, reduce jams, and improve handling consistency across a wide range of shapes and materials. Each wheel is built from a durable polypropylene core with flexible TPR flaps that can be trimmed to width using the printed cut marks, allowing teams to tailor the wheel to their specific mechanism or gamepiece requirements.

1/2in Hex Flap Wheels

The 1/2in Hex Flap Wheels feature cut marks every 3.2mm on the flaps for consistent cutting, allowing for versatility and adaptability. These flap wheels have a solid 1/2in Hex Hub molded into the wheel.

These wheels come in three different durometers, outlined below. As the tread durometer increases the compliant flap gets harder which will change traction, wear, and compliance of the flap.

Specifications

On the 2024 REV ION FRC Starter Bot, the flap wheels on the intake aid in grabbing the CRESCENDO game pieces to be secured for the launcher.

The flap wheels spin while the intake is lowered to sweep game pieces into the compliant wheel rollers providing a further reach.

The MAXSpline Flap Wheels feature a MAXSpline bore and 6 flaps for higher load applications. The increased contact area and six independent flaps allow for more aggressive engagement.

Parameter:

Value and Units:

Flap Length:

4in (101.6mm) (end to end)

Hub Width:

0.5in (12.7mm)

Flap Width:

0.44in (11.1mm)

Hardness:

Color:

Durometer:

Soft

Light Gray

30A

Parameter:

Value and Units:

Flap Length:

6.25in (158.75 mm) (end to end)

Flap Width:

0.94in (23.8mm)

Hardness:

Color:

Durometer:

Soft

Light Gray

35A

Durometer Specs

Application Examples

MAXSpline Flap Wheels

Specifications

Durometer Specs

2024 REV ION FRC Starter Bot Intake
2024 REV ION FRC Starter Bot Intake Design
2024 REV ION Starter Bot using the flap wheels on the lowered intake

Medium

Dark Gray

40A

Hard

Black

60A

Bore:

MAXSpline

Medium

Dark Gray

50A

Hard

Black

75A