Conveyor rollers, get moving!

Basic Description

Conveyor rollers are used to transport products between different points in the manufacturing process. The increasing diversity of products currently processed in the global flow of goods and the need to efficiently prepare them for dispatch has made conveyor rollers indispensable in the field of logistics and distribution.

They are becoming more and more important in today's market and are specifically designed to save time and effort, thereby significantly increasing productivity.

The structure of the conveying roller

The basic structure of the conveying roller is simple. It consists of rollers placed parallel and anchored perpendicular to the structure. This structure serves as guidance and support for the entire system.

In addition, modifications to this roller structure can improve load safety and control and/or protect the roller heads.

Roller key parts

The axis of rotation on which the rotation occurs. It is installed inside the drum and fixed to the structure.

Bearing placement head located at the end of the shaft. This is what allows the anchoring of mechanization and rotation. It exerts traction on the head.

An outer cylinder around the central axis. This is the surface where the material will move. It allows many different options in terms of finish to suit the type of material to be moved (galvanized, galvanized, painted, construction with handles, etc.).

Electric System: This is an optional system designed to automate the movement of roller conveyors. It can well control the flow of goods and optimize the time.

Advantages of conveyor rollers

The advantages of logistics rollers are summarized as follows:

Higher productivity. They optimize movement, provide constant flow 24/7, and reduce production time, loading and unloading time and freight time

Versatility. They are flexible, adaptable and fully customizable due to the variety of elements they support. Different types of circuits can be configured, and can be modified and expanded to suit the development of the company.

Maximum security. They contain many components designed to keep the cargo and the operator himself safe. For example, they feature speed-regulating controls to ensure extra protection for cargo or fragile items.

Reliability and efficiency: It is a very reliable and comprehensive solution in the field of logistics, which undoubtedly proves its effectiveness.

Cost savings. They provide a quick return on investment (ROI) by eliminating repetitive motion. Furthermore, they are an investment that can be amortized over many years because its elements are highly resistant and durable.

Simply put, a conveyor roller is a transport system that increases productivity, process efficiency and profitability.

Technical aspects of conveyor rollers

The specific technical requirements of the rolling tube

Good surface quality: The outer surface is smooth without deformation or marks. In many cases the tubes are electro-galvanized requiring a cold rolled steel surface finish, typically 0.7 μm

Internal Weld Seam: The height of the weld seam is defined according to the customer's specifications and is designed to achieve a perfect fit to the head system. Typical values are between 0 and 0.3 mm

Ovality: very important parameter, designed to achieve uniform rotation without "jumping" the rollers, allowing smooth movement of the load

Straightness: As with the previous concept, the straightness of the tube is an important aspect to achieve smooth and even rotation

Outer Diameter: High outer dimensional accuracy and tight tolerances limit tube ovality

Inner Diameter: Internal dimensional accuracy with tight tolerances to properly contain the head

Surface treatment

In many cases, the steel pipes used to make the rolls are coated with zinc, which protects them from corrosion and wear. This process is called electrogalvanizing.

Electrogalvanizing: A thin layer of zinc is applied, using an electric current to cover the tube. As a thinner layer than the galvanizing process, it gives the material a smoother and more uniform aesthetic appearance

At OrientFlex, we manufacture components of belt conveyor systems as they provide load support on carry side and return side. The conveyor roller are standardised and designed according to ISO, DIN and EN standards. Custom made rollers are available on request. OrientFlex has the capable of delivering a range of special-design rollers: water proof rollers, rollers for extreme climate conditions, conveyor roller for extreme loading, high speed conveyor rollers, low noise rollers, rollers for chemical conditions and case-hardened rollers.