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For various reasons, conveyor belts may tend to drift laterally during operation. To limit this issue, vertical guide rollers with cantilevered spindles—commonly referred to as belt guide rollers—can be installed. These components ensure continuous and immediate belt alignment, even under the significant stress generated by the transport of heavy loads.
The installation of guide rollers offers several advantages, contributing to a more efficient, durable, and safer operation of the conveyor system. Proper belt tracking helps prevent material spillage and reduces the risk of slips or falls for operators, while also minimizing resource waste. In addition, correct belt alignment reduces downtime and unplanned maintenance, ultimately leading to increased productivity and improved profitability.
However, special attention must be paid to the correct use of rollers for conveyors, as excessive lateral forces may damage the belt edges. It is important to note that guide rollers do not eliminate the root causes of belt misalignment. As a result, the belt may ride up over the roller or become distorted if the issue is not properly addressed.
For this reason, the use of guide rollers is recommended in combination with self-centering idlers, which automatically rotate when the belt moves off-center and actively correct its alignment.
Material handling components ideal for mining applications that require flexibility while guaranteeing durability and safety during transportation.
High-quality material handling components for conveyor systems that offer unrivalled service continuity.
A complete range of material handling components for conveyors, characterized by reliability and durability, offering solutions for all requirements.
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Our belt guide rollers feature a robust construction with an exceptionally thick wall design, ensuring maximum durability and resistance to wear, particularly at the belt edges. This high wall thickness helps protect the roller from the constant friction and pressure applied during material transport, significantly reducing the risk of damage. The enhanced strength also prevents premature wear, making these rollers ideal for heavy-duty applications where harsh conditions and intense load-bearing are common. As a result, they help maintain the integrity of the conveyor belt, reducing maintenance costs and prolonging the life of both the rollers and the belt
Our belt guide rollers are equipped with a top-closed, tightly sealed shell, designed to protect the internal components from dust, dirt, and moisture. This sealed design ensures the rollers remain operational in harsh environments, with minimal risk of contamination. The rollers also feature advanced contactless seals that reduce friction, allowing for smooth, efficient rotation. This unique sealing system enhances the overall performance of the roller, ensuring quieter and more energy-efficient operation, while simultaneously reducing wear and extending service life. The smooth rotation provided by the contactless seals ensures that the conveyor belt is guided effectively with minimal resistance
Our belt guide rollers are available in standard configurations, as well as customized executions to meet specific customer requirements, including those for pipe conveyors. Whether for general bulk material handling or specialized applications, we offer tailored solutions to fit a variety of conveyor systems. These rollers can be adapted to different operational needs, including temperature extremes, corrosive environments, or space constraints. With the flexibility to meet any application request, including complex configurations like pipe conveyors, our rollers provide reliable, high-performance alignment and protection for all types of conveyor belts
Related case histories
The main activity of Cintasa centres in the engineering, production and installation of handling, transport and warehousing element systems.
Synergy International FZE turned to Rulmeca to select the components necessary for the construction of a conveyor belt to transport the gold rocks from the Ma'den mine (United Arab Emirates) to the leaching area.
Sammi is specialized in design and manufacturing of solutions and systems for bulk material handling in Italy and abroad.
The Oman Cement Company (OCC) SAOG, Muscat, Oman, had to upgrade the performance of its 30-year-old conveyor, which transports hot cement powder from the cement mill to the silo, from 150 tph to 250 tph.
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