UHMWPE IDLER ROLLERS

UHMWPE (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene) Idler Rollers

Modern businesses are rapidly shifting towards high-speed conveying.

Belt speeds in the range of 4 to 6 m/s have become typical. Designers are pushing for belt speeds up to 9 m/s.

UHMWPE rollers manufactured by OEWIPL Offer significant benefits in high speed conveying , application as compared to steel rollers .

ADVANTAGES OF UHMWPE IDLER ROLLERS OVER STEEL ROLLERS

Prevents Conveyor belt Damage

• When an idler roller seizes due to bearing failure , the belt wears down the roller shell. In case of steel idler rollers , the sharp edges of the bearing housings cut through the conveyor belt. Once belt is damaged , it causes expensive downtime.

Reduction in Vibration of Conveyor Structure

• In High speed conveyors, even minor radial run-outs of conveyor rollers cause a lot of Vibration in the structure . This is difficult to control in steel rollers.
• OEWIPL manufactures UHMWPE rollers with negligible run-out . This prevents ‘Jumping’ of the conveyor belt upon the rollers during operation and substantially reduces structural vibration.

Avoids damage due to Corrosion

• Surface corrosion of steel rollers exposes the conveyor belt to sharp edges and eventual . As UHMWPE is non-corrosive, the problem of belt damage due to rusting is not there.

Reduces Noise Pollution

• UHMWPE rollers have low-friction , lightweight construction, thus minimizing vibration and sound compared to traditional steel idlers.

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