Steel Idlers

Steel Idler Rolls

As a vertically-integrated company, Superior is one of the only conveyor manufacturers in the world to use our own conveying components — like steel idlers, pulleys and scrapers – on our own conveyors. Each year, thousands of idler rolls and frames make the 30-second journey from one end of our manufacturing operation to the other.

This unique integration means we’re intimately connected to the success of our conveyor rolls and idlers. Our product development team consistently seeks feedback, performs tests and reviews conveyor service logs to understand idler performance and generate ideas for new technology. 

If our steel idler rolls aren’t good enough for our own conveyors they’re definitely not good enough for you. Our pursuit of the perfect idler continues … 

Models – Idler Rolls

STEEL ROLL STYLES

CEMA Rolls | Superior Industries

CEMA Rolls

These rolls meet or exceed standards developed and published by the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturer’s Association.

DT (Double Tube) Rolls | Superior Industries

DT Rolls

Double Tube design features inner and outer steel tubes giving the rolls increased rigidity for higher load ratings.

new!

Longer-Lasting

IDLERS

In Real-World Conditions

In addition to improving the proven performance of our standard idler seal, 5+ years of trial and error produced an exclusive line of Application-Specific SpinGuard® Seals.

Application-Specific SpinGuard® Idler Seals By Superior Industries

WEt

Wash or dredge processes. Frequent washdowns.

dry

Crushing and screening producing dust with minimal fines.

eco

Overland or long distance material handling sites.

titanium

Washed sand, fines removal or dredging. Most extreme conditions.

standard

Traditional material handling not described above. Typically 80-90% of applications.

Idler Styles

TROUGHING idlers

Equal Troughing Idler | Superior Industries

Equal Troughing

Three identical length rolls for 90% of applications.

Unequal Troughing Idler | Superior Industries

UNEqual Troughing

Wide center roll for flat belt applications where material is sorted or picked.

Self-Aligner Troughing Idler | Superior Industries

Self-Aligner

Constantly pivots so a mistracking belt is forced to a central position.

Project Troughing Idler | Superior Industries

NEw Project

Maintain load rating while customizing rolls and frame to meet budget in large projects.

Offset Center Troughing Idler | Superior Industries

Offset Center

Often used in grain handling, the center roll position eliminates a pinch point to protect the belt.

Feeder/Picking Troughing Idler | Superior Industries

Feeder / Picking

Wide center roll for flat belt applications where material is sorted or picked.

Flat Carrier Troughing Idler | Superior Industries

Flat Carrier

100% flat belt applications where the belt does not form a trough.

Low Profile Troughing Idler | Superior Industries

Low Profile

Available in a standard or channel frame mount for applications with height restrictions.

Wire Rope Troughing Idler | Superior Industries

Wire Rope

Offset center roll with a frame designed for wire rope installations typically in overland applications.

Variable Pitch Troughing Idler | Superior Industries

Variable Pitch

Adjustable height outside rolls designed to protect belts from sharp transitions.

Retrofit Rolls | Superior Industries

Retrofit Rolls

Superior manufactured rolls specially-designed for competitor brand frames.

Custom Rolls | Superior Industries

custom

If you constantly fight disruption and maintenance using standard designs, we encourage you to contact us for custom rolls and idlers.

RETURN IDLER Styles

Standard

Return Roll

Single steel roll for applications with no previous maintenance issues.

Standard Return Roll | Superior Industries

Self-Aligner

Return Idler

Constantly pivots so a mistracking belt is forced to a central position.

Self-Aligner Return Roll | Superior Industries

V-Return

Return Idler

Manage high capacities while aligning the belt on long distance overland conveyors.

V-Return Return Roll | Superior Industries

beater bar

Return Roll

Steel rods create a beating motion to free the belt of carryback material.

Beater Bar Return Roll | Superior Industries

Live Shaft

Return Roll

Fixed to the roll, shaft rotates with the idler and are usually used as carriers on a feeder conveyor.

Live Shaft Return Roll | Superior Industries

NEW!

Project Idlers

Don’t blow your budget on overdesigned idlers. Knowing the load rating, we’ll custom-select the frame and rolls in an economical approach to idler selection.

Idler Classes

From light to heavy to extreme, we build conveyor idlers for a broad set of material handling applications.

Configurations

CEMA B

BEARING
17mm

ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 5” (127mm)

SHELL THICKNESS:
Up to 5/32” (3.9mm)

CEMA C

BEARING
20mm

ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 6” (152mm)

SHELL THICKNESS:
Up to 3/16” (4.7mm)

CEMA D

BEARING
25mm

ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 6” (152mm)

SHELL THICKNESS:
Up to 3/16” (4.7mm)

SUPERIOR DX

BEARING
30mm

ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 6” (152mm)

SHELL THICKNESS:
¼” (6.3mm)

CEMA E

BEARING
40mm

ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 7” (177mm)

SHELL THICKNESS:
¼” (6.3mm)

SUPERIOR 40DT

BEARING
40mm

ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 7” (177mm)

SHELL THICKNESS:
¼” x 2 (6.3mm)

SUPERIOR 45DT

BEARING
45mm

ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 7.5” (190mm)

SHELL THICKNESS:
¼” x 2 (6.3mm)

CEMA F

BEARING
50mm

ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 8” (203mm)

SHELL THICKNESS:
¾” (19mm)

SUPERIOR 50DT

BEARING
50mm

ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 8” (203mm)

SHELL THICKNESS:
¼” x 2 (6.3mm)

SUPERiOR 60DT

BEARING
60mm

ROLL DIAMETER:
Up to 8” (203mm)

SHELL THICKNESS:
¼” x 2 (6.3mm)

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