ROLLERS FOR CONVEYOR SYSTEM

Features of Roller Conveyor Systems

Roller conveyors are composed of individual rollers mounted on a frame, making them easy to customize and expand as needed. hence it is suitable for transporting a wide range of items, from light packages to heavy loads, in various industries such as manufacturing, warehousing, and food processing. Rollers reduce friction during movement, ensuring smooth transportation and minimizing wear on the conveyor and the goods.

Roller systems can operate either through gravity (non-powered) or with motors (powered), allowing flexibility based on the application. Constructed with robust materials like steel, stainless steel, or high-density plastics, ensuring long service life even in demanding environments. Rubber-covered rollers or specialized materials can minimize noise during operation, ideal for quieter workspaces. Rollers can be arranged to accommodate different item sizes, offering adaptability to varying product dimensions. Tapered rollers allow smooth movement around curves and bends without compromising item alignment or stability. Simple design with fewer moving parts makes roller conveyor systems easy to inspect, clean, and repair.

Options include heat-resistant rollers for high-temperature environments or corrosion-resistant materials for chemical industries. Powered rollers can integrate with automated control systems to optimize transportation speed and handling in high-throughput environments. Even distribution of weight across rollers reduces stress on individual components and ensures stable movement.

Rollers for Conveyor System

1. Plain Rollers

  • Purpose: Commonly used to move flat-bottomed goods or boxes.
  • Material: Steel, stainless steel, or plastic.
  • Features: Smooth cylindrical surface; provides uniform rotation and movement.

2. Tapered Rollers

  • Purpose: Used in curved sections of the conveyor to guide items smoothly along turns.
  • Material: Typically steel or plastic.
  • Features: Diameter decreases towards one end; designed for steady directional flow.

3. Grooved Rollers

  • Purpose: Designed to work with drive belts or O-rings for powered systems.
  • Material: Steel or aluminum.
  • Features: Grooves cut into the roller surface; supports traction and precise belt positioning.

4. Rubber-Covered Rollers

  • Purpose: Handles delicate or fragile goods to prevent slipping or damage.
  • Material: Steel core with a rubber or polyurethane coating.
  • Features: Cushioned surface; increases grip and reduces noise during operation.

5. Motorized Rollers

  • Purpose: Integrated rollers with built-in motors for independently driving sections of the conveyor.
  • Material: Steel or aluminum core with motorized components.
  • Features: Compact, efficient, and suitable for zoned accumulation systems.

6. Spiral Rollers

  • Purpose: Guides goods for consistent spacing or alignment.
  • Material: Steel or aluminum.
  • Features: Spiral grooves or patterns on the surface; ideal for maintaining spacing between items.

7. Friction Rollers

  • Purpose: Reduces load slippage in uphill/downhill sections.
  • Material: Steel, aluminum, or plastic with a friction-enhancing coating.
  • Features: Enhanced grip for loads on inclined paths.

8. High-Temperature Rollers

  • Purpose: Suitable for environments with high temperatures, such as ovens or furnaces.
  • Material: Heat-resistant materials like stainless steel or specialized alloys.
  • Features: Durable and resistant to heat deformation.

9. Plastic Rollers

  • Purpose: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant for specific industries (e.g., food and beverages).
  • Material: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or PVC.
  • Features: Lightweight, low-cost, and chemically resistant.

 

Usage and Applications of Rollers in Conveyors

1. Material Handling

  • Application: Rollers enable efficient transportation of goods, packages, and materials across assembly lines, warehouses, and distribution centers.
  • Industries: Logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, and packaging.

2. Curved Conveyor Systems

  • Application: Tapered rollers are used in curved sections to maintain the alignment of goods and prevent items from shifting or falling.
  • Industries: Food processing, postal services, and automotive.

3. Zoned Accumulation

  • Application: Motorized rollers help create zones where items can stop and accumulate without external control systems, optimizing operations.
  • Industries: Warehousing and distribution centers.

4. High-Temperature Applications

  • Application: Heat-resistant rollers are used for conveying materials through ovens, furnaces, or other high-temperature environments.
  • Industries: Metalworking, ceramics, and food baking.

5. Fragile Item Conveying

  • Application: Rubber-covered rollers ensure safe transport of delicate items like glass, electronics, or ceramics by reducing impact and vibration.
  • Industries: Electronics manufacturing, glass production.

6. Bulk Material Conveying

  • Application: Heavy-duty rollers are used to transport bulk materials like coal, gravel, and ore in mining and construction applications.
  • Industries: Mining, agriculture, and construction.

7. Precision Movement

  • Application: Grooved rollers are used to guide drive belts or O-rings, ensuring precise movement for automated systems.
  • Industries: Assembly lines, automation, and robotics.

8. Chemical and Food Applications

  • Application: Plastic rollers are used in environments requiring lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials for hygiene and safety.
  • Industries: Food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals.

9. Inclined or Declined Conveyors

  • Application: Friction rollers prevent slippage when goods are transported on inclines or declines.
  • Industries: Parcel handling, airports, and material recycling.

10. Spacing and Alignment

  • Application: Spiral rollers are employed to ensure consistent spacing or alignment of items during transportation.
  • Industries: Printing, textile, and packaging.

We supply different Types of Rollers and Pulleys

  • Gravity Idler Roller

  • Straight Roller with Sprocket

  • Plastic Poly V-belt Taper Roller

  • Tapered Roller With Sprocket

  • Low Noise Conical Roller

  • Plastic Groove Tapered Roller

  • Transition Roller With PU

  • Pulley with Ceramic Lagging

  • DC Motor Drive Conical Roller

  • DC Motor Drive Sorting Roller

  • Drive Roller With Magnet

  • DC Poly-V Motor Drive Roller

  • DC Motorized Mixing Roller

  • HT DC Drum Drive Roller

  • DC Motorized Brush Roller

  • Variable Frequency Drive

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – ROLLER CONVEYOR SYSTEM

TYPES:

Gravity / Motorized / Flat / Inclined / Curve / Flexible

LEG SUPPORT:

Leg MOC: Structural Steel / SS / AL

No. of Legs: As per design

Foot: Foot plate / Anti-vibration pad

Height: Fixed / Adjustable

PULLEY & ROLLER:

Pulley: Plain / Lagged / Knurled

MOC: GI / Steel / PU

Roller: Gravity / Drive / Motorized / Special

Idler: Carrying / Return / Snub / Impact

DRIVE & MOTOR:

Type: Direct coupled / Chain Drive

Motor: 1 phase / 3 phase, 50 Hz

Gear Box: Reduced 1:10 to 1:50

VFD Control: Reputed make inside Panel

SURFACE FINISH:

Type: Epoxy Painted / Powder Coated / SS

SAFETY:

Emergency stop, Alarm, Poster & Signboard

MAJOR PARAMETES:

Size, weight & characters of goods

UDL in Kg/m, Speed in m/min,

Conveying Length, Width, Height

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – ROLLERS

ROLLER SPECIFICATION:
Cylinder Material: : Galvanized Steel / Stainless Steel / Aluminium / PVC / Ceramic Lagged / Rubber Lagged
Working Temperature: : Range -20 to +80 ℃, depending upon model and type
Maximum Speed: : 120m/min
Certifications : CE, SGS, ISO9001, ROHS, UL
Type : Static / Anti-static
Bearing Housing Material : Plastics / SS
Roller Diameter : Φ25mm / Φ38mm / Φ50mm / Φ60mm / Custom Size
Roller Length : 400mm / 500mm / 600mm / 700mm / 800mm / Custom