Urethane idler wheel rollers are designed to operate in any condition. Common urethane idler wheel rollers styles include convex, smooth or concaved profiles to match the applications rolling surface. Urethane idler wheel rollers will absorb an impact and return to its original size while retaining a smooth and quiet operation. Urethane is also resistant to many chemicals and does very well in outdoor applications with additives to enhance color stability. Other additives may be added to increase abrasion resistance while adding lubricity to any hardness for urethane idler wheels.
Most urethane rollers will consist of an aluminum or steel core with a bearing or drive keyway. In high abuse applications, a medium hardness of 95A is recommended for long life service vs similar materials. In feeding applications, soft durometers are available with anti-static additives to dissipate any electrical build up from processing material. Normal operation temperature for optimum life span is between -10 and 170F. From prototype pieces to high volume Plan Tech can help with design changes and unique challenges. Often times OEM urethane idler wheel rollers will be discontinued or a special profile will be needed in custom equipment.
Plan Tech will learn the application and recommend the best urethane material for the weight and conditions the urethane idler wheel rollers will be exposed to. Being able to learn the applications allows us to tailor the material to provide high-quality urethane idler wheel rollers for many applications. Whether you are a start-up company or global leader, we can add value to your products with our strong engineering support, material selection expertise and constant focus on meeting all delivery requirements. Our rapid prototyping capabilities have also received particularly positive feedback. We frequently go from “Print to Part” in 10-15 business days. This capability allows our customers to rapidly develop new products and meet the ever-increasing requirements for speed in the market place.
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