RETURN ROLLER

Return rollers: an essential part of a belt conveyor

The operation of a conveyor system relies on several main components to ensure the smooth movement of products and materials. Among these components, return rollers play a central role in conveyor performance and durability.

The return roller, an indispensable component of the belt conveyor.

Return rollers are key elements of a belt conveyor. Used to support the conveyor belt and the weight of the materials being transported, it is available in several forms.

It is used most of the time for conveying materials. It is found in mining and quarries. It is mainly used to transfer payload from a conveyor belt. It guides the belt and transports the material without tipping.

ROLLDRUM can assist you in calculating and dimensioning your conveyor roller products.

ROLLDRUM offers complete design services to provide customized rollers to perfectly meet your requirements and guarantee optimum performance. . We provide service and delivery of products and accessories.

Composition, types and role of the return roller

Return rollers typically consist of a steel tube, sealing rings, bearings, and fasteners used to secure the roller under the conveyor frame.

Rubber-coated return roller

The advantage of this type of product is its rubber-lagged coating, which increases the grip between the roller and the conveyor belt, thus improving the quality of guidance. This model is particularly useful in the case of sticky or abrasive materials that could cause sliding problems on a single roller.

Choosing the right return roller for your application

The choice of return roller depends mainly on the application and the specific conditions of material transport. It is important to take into account several factors such as :

– Conveyor capacity: return rollers must be chosen accordingly to avoid overloading and malfunctions;

– The characteristics of the material to be transported: a rubber-coated roller may be preferable for certain sticky or abrasive materials;

-Conveyor speed: adapt roller size and power to the speed required to transport your materials.

Regular maintenance of the return roller and its station is also recommended to ensure conveyor performance and reliability.

ROLLDRUM, the return roller specialist

ROLLDRUM specializes in the distribution of conveyor rollers, more specifically heavy-duty return rollers for the quarrying, mining, port and food processing industries.

ROLLDRUM propose une gamme complète de rouleau de manutention caoutchouc, supports, guirlandes et produits annexes pour convoyeur à bande :

• rouleau amortisseur
• rouleau anticolmatant
• rouleau type mine
• rouleau lisse
• rouleau en spirale
• rouleau caoutchouc
• rouleau de retour
• rouleau tachymétrique
• rouleau de guidage
• rouleau porteur
• rouleau charge lourde
• rouleau de manutention
• rouleau auto-centreur