Hold the Line
Belting is the most expensive component of a conveying system. Superior’s Self-Aligning Idlers ensure that your conveyor belts stay on track, minimizing the chance of severe belt damage.
Concave in shape, the idler’s side guide rollers restrain the belt from running up and over the conveyor. In order to lessen the wear on the belt, the side guide rollers are made with high-grade HDPE that reduces the friction between the idler and belt.
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Troughing Idler
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Troughing Idler
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Troughing Idler
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Troughing Idler
Short sentence describing the ideal applications for a troughing idler.
The Next Generation Idlers
After decades of field testing and refinement, the next generation of idlers is here.
Superior just completed the biggest idler redesign of your lifetime. Millions have been invested in automated and modern manufacturing.
Reduce maintenance, reduce failure, and protect the belt. Get Superior-built steel idlers made to size for your specific application.
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Overhead view of 3055 Liberty Jaw crushing boulders
Liberty Jaw Models & Specifications
Standard Specifications
| Model | Weight | Feed Opening | CSS | Capacity | Speed | Max Feed Size | Power | ||||||
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| kg | lbs | mm x mm | in x in | mm | in | mtph | stph | rpm | mm | in | kW | hp | |
| 2155B | 16,500 | 36,400 | 530 x 1,400 | 21 x 55 | 40–130 | 1.6"–5.1" | 90–400 | 100–440 | 280 | 427 | 16.8" | 110 | 150 |
| 2636B | 14,050 | 31,000 | 650 x 900 | 26 x 36 | 60–160 | 2.4"–6.3" | 110–360 | 120–396 | 300 | 528 | 20.8" | 75 | 100 |
| 3042B | 15,700 | 34,600 | 750 x 1,070 | 30 x 42 | 70–200 | 2.75"–8" | 150–500 | 165–550 | 280 | 610 | 24.0" | 110 | 150 |
| 3343B | 22,300 | 49,200 | 830 x 1,100 | 33 x 43 | 80–200 | 3.2"–8" | 180–620 | 200–680 | 270 | 671 | 26.4" | 110 | 150 |
| 3055B | 26,950 | 59,000 | 760 x 1,400 | 30 x 55 | 70–200 | 2.75"–8" | 240–780 | 265–855 | 260 | 610 | 24.0" | 160 | 200 |
| 3455B | 31,500 | 69,445 | 860 x 1,400 | 34 x 55 | 100–200 | 4"–8" | 320–800 | 353–880 | 250 | 691 | 27.2" | 160 | 200 |
| 3448B | 28,000 | 62,000 | 860 x 1,220 | 34 x 48 | 70–200 | 2.75"–8" | 170–560 | 185–615 | 250 | 691 | 27.2" | 160 | 200 |
| 4051B | 42,000 | 92,600 | 1,010 x 1,300 | 40 x 51 | 100–200 | 4"–8" | 290–880 | 320–970 | 230 | 813 | 32.0" | 160 | 200 |
| 4655B | 52,500 | 115,800 | 1,160 x 1,400 | 46 x 55 | 150–250 | 6"–10" | 400–900 | 440–990 | 230 | 935 | 36.8" | 200 | 300 |
| 5165B | 71,250 | 157,100 | 1,290 x 1,650 | 51 x 65 | 150–270 | 6"–10.5" | 550–1,100 | 605–1,210 | 220 | 1,036 | 40.8" | 250 | 350 |
| 6080B | 135,000 | 297,000 | 1,525 x 2,030 | 60 x 80 | 200–300 | 8"–12" | 700–1,450 | 770–1,595 | 200 | 1,219 | 48.0" | 400 | 500 |
Gradation / Percent Passing
| Size of Material | Percent Passing for a Given Closed Side Setting - Average Feed Material (12-14 Work Index) | |||||||||||||
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| in | mm | 1.5" (38mm) | 2" (50mm) | 2.5" (63mm) | 3" (76mm) | 3.5" (88mm) | 4" (101mm) | 5" (127mm) | 6" (152mm) | 7" (177mm) | 8" (203mm) | 10" (254mm) | 11" (279mm) | 12" (304mm) |
| 18 | 457 | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||
| 16 | 406 | 100% | 98 | 94 | ||||||||||
| 14 | 355 | 98 | 90 | 83 | ||||||||||
| 12 | 304 | 100% | 84 | 77 | 70 | |||||||||
| 10 | 254 | 100% | 100% | 88 | 70 | 64 | 58 | |||||||
| 8 | 203 | 100% | 94 | 80 | 70 | 56 | 51 | 47 | ||||||
| 7 | 177 | 94 | 82 | 70 | 61 | 49 | 45 | 41 | ||||||
| 6 | 152 | 100% | 100% | 82 | 70 | 60 | 53 | 42 | 38 | 35 | ||||
| 5 | 127 | 100% | 99 | 87 | 70 | 58 | 50 | 44 | 35 | 32 | 29 | |||
| 4 | 101 | 100% | 100% | 92 | 80 | 70 | 56 | 47 | 40 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 23 | |
| 3 | 76 | 100% | 95 | 83 | 70 | 60 | 53 | 42 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| 2.5 | 63 | 95 | 85 | 70 | 59 | 50 | 44 | 35 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| 2 | 50 | 85 | 70 | 57 | 48 | 40 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| 1.5 | 38 | 69 | 52 | 42 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| 1 | 25 | 44 | 34 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| 0.75 | 19 | 32 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 0.5 | 12 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 0.25 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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Keep the Belt Tight
Mechanical take-ups use a heavy-duty screw-style design to maintain consistent belt tension and smooth operation. The rugged threaded assembly allows precise adjustment as the belt stretches or wears, keeping your system running steady without constant manual attention.
From telescoping tube to wide-slot configurations, each take-up is built for strength, simplicity, and long service life. The result is dependable tension control that prevents slippage, extends belt and pulley life, and keeps your conveyor performing at its best.
Advantages
Maintain Proper Belt Tension
Mechanical screw take-ups prevent belt slippage by allowing easy tension adjustment, which improves conveyor performance, tracking, and extends belt service life.
Reliable in Harsh Conditions
Heavy-duty ACME threaded rods operate smoothly even in dusty, dirty environments without seizing or galling.
Protects Conveyor Components
Consistent belt tension prevents sag, reduces shock loading, and minimizes wear on pulleys and idlers for lower maintenance costs.
Simple, Solid Construction
Few moving parts and a straightforward design mean dependable performance and less time spent on adjustments or repairs.
Which Part is Right?
Over-designed conveyor components waste money while undersized models can lead to costly downtime. Skip the guesswork...let's get it right!
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