Supports

carrier roller function

As an essential part of a belt conveyor, the roller support for a belt conveyor has several features:
– Robust construction: the brackets are designed to withstand tough operating conditions and heavy loads.
– Durable materials: The materials used to manufacture these supports must be resistant to impact and wear caused by conveyor belt traffic.
– Adjustable in height and width: A quality support must be easily adjustable to suit the exact height required by the conveyor.
– Compatibility with various roll shapes: The supports must be able to accommodate rolls of different sizes and shapes to meet the specific needs of the conveying system.

Types of conveyor belt supports

There are different types of supports, depending on their design, use and conveyor characteristics. These include :

– Fixed supports :
This type of roller support consists of a fixed structure that holds the rollers in place without allowing for adjustment. They are used in conveyor systems where belt height does not vary frequently, or where adjustment is not required.

– Adjustable brackets :
Adjustable supports allow the height of the rollers to be adjusted to suit fluctuations in the conveying system. This optimizes conveyor efficiency and minimizes belt and roller wear. These supports are particularly suited to environments where the distance between loading and unloading points changes according to various factors, such as the volume of material conveyed or mechanical constraints.

– Supports with shock absorbers :
These supports are equipped with special devices to dampen shocks, vibrations and noise caused by the passage of materials on the conveyor belt. Shock-absorbing supports are particularly useful in applications where operator comfort and safety are a priority, or where the system transports extremely fragile materials.

– Self-aligning brackets :
These supports automatically correct roller alignment according to web position. Proper alignment is essential to prevent belt misalignment and optimize conveyor performance. Self-aligning brackets facilitate maintenance and reduce downtime due to adjustment problems.

Each type of support has its own advantages and is adapted to specific applications. The choice depends on a number of factors, such as the type of material conveyed, the working environment, and the specific requirements of the conveyor system.

ROLLDRUM, the specialist in belt conveyor rollers and supports.

Rolldrum, a company specializing in the manufacture of rollers, tinsel and roller supports for belt conveyors, used mainly to transport bulk products. Rolldrum offers a wide variety of rollers, specially designed for industries such as mining, quarrying and food processing. Rolldrum is renowned for its high quality and reliability.