Conveyor rollers are a series of rollers which support a frame where objects are moved by power, by gravity, or manually. Such rollers are used in conveyor systems which are typically used in manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Ralphs-Pugh Co, which is located in Benicia, California, was founded in 1912. In 1959, it manufactured its first plastic conveyor rollers and in the 1980s, it started manufacturing metal rollers. Today, the company is using aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, galvanized steel, and PVC with UV stabilizers as materials for their rollers. Its sales network is servicing Europe, South America, and North America.
Ashland Conveyor Products manufactures sprocket and gravity rollers made from plain steel, PVC, galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Shaft sizes can be ¼” round, 5/16” hex, 7/16” hex, and 11/16” hex. Its conveyor roller bearings are commercial grade, semi-precision and precision which are either grease packed or light oil lubricated. The manufacturing company has been producing quality conveyors and parts for more than 35 years. Its headquarters is located in Ashland, Ohio.
Conveyor Systems and Engineering, Inc. has proven experience in different material handling systems. The company has expertise in providing standard conveyors, stainless steel conveyors, and components such as motor rollers and rollers. Its advantage is in providing innovative and flexible solutions from conveyor components to a complete conveyor system. The company has a large product offering and can ship within 24 hours. It is headquartered in Elk Grove, Illinois.
Ensalco has over 27 years of experience in providing the most complete line of components, material handling equipment, conveyors, and packaging equipment. It has different types of conveyor rollers like steel rollers and plastic rollers. Its rollers can be used with journal bearings, precision bearings, semi-precision bearings, and non-precision bearings. The company also offers coating for the conveyor rollers in order to maximize the grip between the materials on the conveyor and the conveyor system. It can ship the rollers within 24 hours. Its sales representatives are very knowledgeable about its products. Ensalco’s headquarters is in Seattle, Washington.
In choosing conveyor rollers, it is best to choose a roller which is suited to the conveyor’s operating environment. The size, weight, shape, and surface characteristics of materials or conveyed items must be considered. Also, operating environment like humidity/temperature; exposure to particulate matter, liquids, chemicals; conveyor speed; and roller loading must also be dealt with in order for the conveyor to reach its optimal performance.
It also important that conveyor operators observe safety measures in order to avoid any untoward incident. When working near a conveyor, operators must wear safety shoes and hard hat. They must know the emergency shut off button and how to utilize them. Operators must tie back long hair and not wear any jewelry or loose clothing as they may get caught in the conveyor. Climbing on the conveyors is a definite no-no. Working on conveyor and repeatedly reaching, lifting, or any repeated motions can result to Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders especially when motions are quick and for a long time.