STEEL IDLER ROLLERS
Melco steel idler rollers are suited to belt conveyor and pipe Design of the roller, shaft diameter and bearing specification is determined
conveyors. Rollers incorporate a sealed for life bearing and by the load experienced on the roller. The shaft deflection at the bearing
seal assembly that is designed for optimal sealing and lowest must be limited to specifications from bearing manufacturers to ensure
STANDARDS
possible drag. that the appropriate L10 bearing life is achieved.
Rollers are manufactured to SANS 1313 standards which Rollers can be manufactured in any choice
SANS 1313, DIN, CEMA determine size and performance standards. Alternative
standards such as CEMA or DIN (or other required standards)
of face lengths with variety of end shaft designs,
as per client requirements.
can also be referenced where required.
OPTIMAL
Alternative configurations
A variety of options are available
SEALING
Lagged rollers:
In standard rubber, FRAS rubber or Polyurethane.
Weigh Class:
Rollers are machined to 0.3 mm TIR and dynamically balanced to
G16 to ISO 1940 to ensure weigh class quality.
LOW
Special paint:
In high corrosive environments multi-part paint options are available.
Anti-Runback: Hermetic
Unidirectional rollers to prevent runback if belt snaps on inclined Sealing system
conveyors. Excellent seal with
optimal drag for wet and
dirty conditions
BREAKAWAY MASS Roll construction
Shell:
ERW tubing in accordance with SANS 657 Part 3 (Conveyor Tube). Contactless
Bearing Housing:
sealing system
LOW RUNNING Rollers are manufactured with “turnback” bearing
housings which aids roll assembly and improves TIR.
Lowest drag and
breakaway mass ideal
for long conveyors
Sealing system:
R E S I S TA N C E Standardized contactless and hermetic multi-part
sealing system options
Bearings: Shaft ends
Deep groove ball bearings as standard. Open, ZZ
LOW TIR
or 2RS bearings can be used in variety of bearing Rollers can be supplied with a range of shaft end
brands. LFD as standard, other quality brands on configurations as required for installations.
request.
Shaft:
Deep drawn according to BS 970-1 (EN3A) or
stainless steel on request.
Open end Closed end Garland end Adaptors
Reduction in noise Corrosion Protection
Conveyor noise is an environmentally Rollers painted in the following options:
sensitive issue. Standard Paint for protection during
transportation and initial site storage.
Rollers have been tested in dedicated
Special Paint for marine and corrosive
acoustic chamber at Rulmeca in Germany.
Flinger seals environmental conditions or long term
Additional sealing can be storage is also available.
152 diam 127 diam
provided in applications Belt speed Steel (dBA) Steel (dBA)
with high water and dirt.
4,2 m/sec 78 74,6
EPDM deflector seals can
be retrofitted to rollers. 3,2 m/sec 73,5 67,3
1,2 m/sec 54,5 53,6
Sasol Syferforntein South Africa (Coal) Ravensthorpe Austalia (Nickel) Foundation USA (Coal) Ambatovy Madagasar (Nickel)
www.melcoconveyors.com Tel: +27 11 255 1600
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