Curve Roller Conveyor

Specifically designed components for curved roller conveying systems

Curved roller conveying systems allow materials to be transported smoothly around bends and corners, making optimal use of the available floor space within a facility. They are widely applied in unit handling operations, especially in large production lines and distribution chains where pallets, packages and individual items must move continuously throughout the process.

To ensure a stable and regular change of direction, these systems require rollers shaped according to the curve radius. Rulmeca designs and manufactures tapered and cylindrical rollers specifically developed for curved applications, ensuring consistent load movement and a smooth conveying flow. Additional factors such as conveying speed and type of material also play a key role in selecting the most suitable solution.

Rulmeca offers several configurations designed to handle light, medium and heavy loads along curved sections while maintaining a uniform flow. Specially engineered rollers are also available for reduced-radius curves, ideal for handling small packages or products in dedicated applications.

Both idle and driven rollers are available for curved roller conveyor layouts. Idle rollers are mainly used to guide and support products around bends with wide radii, where no driving force is required. Driven rollers, on the other hand, are powered by chains or round, toothed or Poly-V belts, guided by pinion sprockets or grooves, providing higher power, speed and accuracy when conveying heavy or irregular loads or when tight curve angles are involved.

Finally, Rulmeca selects high-quality materials ranging from steel to advanced polymers, enabling customers to design curved conveying solutions that fully comply with their specific application requirements and environmental conditions.