Industrial rollers are used in conveyor systems across the country. From food processing to package handling, they are an integral piece of most plants. Engineers have designed several variations, including gravity-assisted rollers and powered devices.
1000 Series
A 1000 series conveyor roller is available for use in powered applications. Also, plant managers can install them in applications powered by gravity. Since they use a sophisticated yet simple design, they do not need any external lube. Their self-lubricating plastic resin bushings deliver longer service life than their lubricated counterparts. Moreover, sleeve bearings typically outperform ball bearings in food handling situations. In addition, their performance is usually better in abrasive or high-temp applications.
2000 Series
The 2000 series rollers were designed for gravity and slow-speed powered applications. Still, they do not need any external lubrication to operate, cutting costs. Normally, they are best suited for light- and medium-duty applications. When ordering, choose from either Delrin or polypropylene resins, based upon application. The plastic ball bearings tend to be low-maintenance, even if used in harsh environs. Moreover, the conveyor engineers fabricate them using a labyrinth seal to prevent solids contamination.
3000 Series
The 3000 series incorporates metal raceways and metal balls. Most of the time, they are described as rolling element bearings. They are available with unground raceways for gravity applications and semi-precision raceways. You may order them with either a ball retainer or full complement, which lacks a retainer. Also, the bearings are available in both plastic resin and metallic designs.
Contact Conveyor Systems & Engineering, Inc. at https://conveyorrollers.com to learn more about their conveyor rollers.