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Ball bearing conveyor rollers

While the requirements in the area of material handling, especially intralogistics, are increasing continuously, the demands placed on the materials used due to the goods to be transported are also rising. Given the increasing speed, one important element of drive systems must always function reliably: the bearing. There are different types of guide roller: driven guide rollers made of steel, types made of stainless steel or plastic. They are used to establish a rolling contact between the conveyor frame and the conveyor belt. The guide rollers supplied by igus® can be used flexibly and, depending on the requirements, can be fitted with different deep groove bearing bearings. The igus® conveyor rollers are not only used in the area of material handling but also in labelling machines, the packaging industry and the food industry, where they are sometimes used as guide rollers.

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Conveyor roller options

xiros® guide roller made of aluminium

Aluminium conveyor roller

  • Inner Ø: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20mm
  • Outer Ø: 20, 30, 38, 50, 60mm
  • Length of the roller: 50-500mm
  • Cage material: Polyamide (PA)
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xiros® polymer guide roller

Guide roller made of PVC plastic

  • Inner Ø: 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20mm
  • Outer Ø: 30, 40, 50, 63mm
  • Length of the roller: 50mm
  • Confirmed food conformity
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xiros® guide roller made of stainless steel

Guide roller made of stainless steel

  • Inner Ø: 8, 10, 12mm
  • Outer Ø: 30mm
  • Length of the roller: 50mm
  • FDA-compliant components
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Black hard anodised xiros® guide roller made of aluminium

Black hard anodised aluminium roller

  • Inner Ø: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20mm
  • Outer Ø: 20, 30, 38, 50, 60mm
  • Length of the roller: 50mm
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Metal-free xiros® guide roller made of plastic (PVC)

Metal-free PVC roller with glass balls

  • Inner Ø: 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20mm
  • Outer Ø: 30, 40, 50, 63mm
  • Length of the roller: 50mm
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xiros® guide roller made of carbon

Carbon belt roller

  • Inner Ø: 20mm
  • Outer Ø: 50mm|100mm
  • Length of the roller: 50mm
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Where are guide rollers used?

Aluminium belt guide rollers in Krones labelling machine

xiros guide rollers in labelling machines

Smooth running and 100% lubrication-free are major advantages
Instead of metal solutions made of steel, which were too heavy and had to be lubricated, this labelling machine uses plastic ball bearings in up to 36 guide rollers. In this system, they ensure film transport in the form of a film deflection. Service life was increased and maintenance costs were lowered. Up to now, the polymer ball bearings have ensured that the guide rollers operate quietly and that the machine performs its task without interruption.

stainless steel roller

Conveyor Rollers in industrial systems

The stainless steel bearings used so far were extremely susceptible to problems and required intensive maintenance, since they had to be lubricated and became worn quickly due to frictional forces. Since conversion to lubricant-free plain bearings from igus® the rollers have been running almost problem- and maintenance-free.


Take advantage of the benefits of our guide rollers:

xiros® ball bearings are lubrication-free

Lubrication-free

The plastic ball bearings used are lubrication-free and require no further lubrication with grease. As a result, the guide roller does not have to overcome the resistance of the lubricant and always impresses with its smooth running and maintenance-free operation.

Polymer ball bearings direct from the manufacturer

Direct from the manufacturer

xiros® plastic ball bearings are the result of our own efforts and work. You not only benefit from an immense variety directly from the manufacturer, for example compared to solutions as heavy steel, but also from years of experience from the industry's largest test laboratory for motion plastics.

FDA-compliant ball bearings from igus®

food-compatible

Our guide rollers can be used without hesitation in equipment that handles food and beverages. They are resistant to chemicals such as fatty acids or grease. This has been attested by the European Commission with VO 10/2011/EU based on VO 1935/2004/EG.

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