Pulleys & Idlers
Conveyor Idlers Idlers are components of a conveyor system that support the belt once it has been loaded. They convey the material down the belt preventing it from sagging, stretching or falling off. The conveyor idler typically comprises of a steel frame and one to five rolls depending on its application.Different types of conveyor idlersThere are two major types of conveyor idlers: return idlers and carrying idlers. Return idlers are made to support an empty belt while carrying belts are designed to support a belt with a load. Carrying idlers are also known as trough idlers. They consist of a three equal sized rolls and a welded steel frame. Types of carrying idlers include standard troughing idlers, training idlers, impact idlers (both flat and troughing), offset idlers, transition idlers and flat standard idlers. Return idlers support the return run of the conveyor belt and come in either rubber or steel disc rolls. Subcategories of return idlers include standard flat, V return idlers and flat rubber disc. Are you looking for conveyor idlers? Talk to an expert at MRO Supply to get the right conveyor idler for your needs.