Conveying Parts Conveyor Return Idlers & Rolls

No Glory, Just Work

Return idlers do the quiet work that keeps your conveyor running smooth and straight. They support the belt on its bottom side, maintaining alignment so your system stays on track and your material stays moving.

Superior’s return idlers are built with the same attention to balance, sealing, and longevity as our troughing rolls. Advanced bearing protection keeps contaminants out, reducing drag and extending service life. They may not be in the spotlight, but every productive conveyor depends on them.

3D render of Superior® Return Idler for conveyor belt return path
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Popular Models

3D rendering of a single steel return idler with a smooth steel roll designed for general-purpose belt support and tracking.

Standard Steel

Dependable steel rolls built for everyday performance for aggregates, mining, and bulk material handling in CEMA B, C, D, E, and F options.

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3D rendering of Urathon return idler with urethane discs and sleeves in multiple configurations, designed for extended wear life in abrasive applications.

Urathon® Rolls

Available in several configurations, these urethane-based rolls deliver up to 3X the wear life of steel and excel anywhere abrasive, sticky, or high-moisture material demands longer-lasting performance.

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3D rendering of rubber disc return idler with spaced rubber discs engineered to shed carryback and maintain clean belt contact.

Rubber Disc Return

Spaced rubber discs shed carryback and resist material buildup, making them ideal for wet, dirty, or corrosive conditions where clean belt contact and consistent tracking are critical.

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Advantages

Local Stock & Support

Superior’s independent distributor network means nearby inventory and fast, personal service wherever you operate.

Fastest Lead Times

Highly automated manufacturing delivers North America’s quickest production turnaround, keeping your projects or plant on schedule.

Advanced Bearing Protection

Modern sealing technology keeps contaminants out and uptime high, extending the life of your idlers and protecting your investment.

Built for Long Life

Our internal tube-to-end-disc weld forms a stronger, cleaner connection that improves balance, eliminate build up, and extends roller life.

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Manufactured for Maximum Life

Go behind the scenes to see how Superior’s upgraded idler production line combines automation, precision welding, and advanced materials.

The result is faster turnaround, tighter tolerances, and rolls built to last through the toughest applications.

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Images

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Training idlers on a Zipline Conveyor at CEMEX in Phoenix AZ
return idler at Geneva Rock - Point of the Mountain - Draper, UT (2014-08) 072
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Return Idler in application

Downloads

Conveying Components Handbook
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Urathon® Beater Rolls Literature
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Urathon® Return Rolls Literature
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Superior Idler Catalog
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Find Out Which Idler is Right for Your Application

Don’t blow your budget on over-designed idlers. Knowing the load rating, we’ll custom-select the frame and rolls in an economical approach to idler selection. Here’s how you can keep things moving:

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