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Plastic guide rollers

Everything about our guide rollers at a glance:

    Overview of guide rollers

    Guide rollers are there to enable smooth movements and the safe transport of loads in various applications. They ensure constant linear movement within rail and guidance. They are used in the following applications, among others:

    • Conveyor belts in material handling
    • Production and sorting systems
    • Furniture industry (for example the movement of gates and doors)

    Our plastic guide rollers require no additional lubrication, have a high load-bearing capacity and are low-maintenance. The guide rollers are available from us with L, U and V profiles; and in many materials for a wide range of applications. special parts are also possible.

    What advantages do our guide rollers offer?

    USP: robust

    Robust

    • Withstand high temperatures, strong vibrations and more
    USP: dirt-resistant

    Dirt-resistant

    • Can even be used in sand, shavings and dust
    USP: corrosion-free

    Corrosion-free

    • Are corrosion-free and media-resistant for use under water
    USP: FDA-compliant

    Hygienic

    • Do not require lubrication and are optionally available FDA-compliant
    USP: lightweight

    Lightweight

    • Lighter than comparable metal guide rollers
    USP: variety

    Versatile

    • Diverse materials for the most individual applications

    Where can I buy the guide rollers?

    90° L-profile guide rollers

    L-profile guide roller

    U-profile guide rollers

    U-profile guide roller

    60° V-profile guide rollers

    V-profile guide roller

    ​Customer-specific guide rollers

    We manufacture plastic guide rollers in your desired shape, quantity and material, as the suitable dimensions and materials are not always included in our standard product range. You can choose between different manufacturing processes. Request a consultation now without obligation.

    Request customer-specific guide rollers
    Customer-specific guide rollers
    Knife edge rollers

    Rollers for rolling knife edges

    Rollers for rolling knife edges enable conveyor belts to be redirected over knife edge transitions with little installation space, even at high speeds. Transported goods are thus transferred safely from Conveyor A to Conveyor B.

    Learn more about our knife edge rollers

    Where are the guide rollers used?

    igus guide rollers in packaging machine

    Krones AG - packaging machines

    With the Variopac Pro, a fully automatic all-round packaging systemtrade show, Krones was faced with a challenge in 2005: the line's output was to be increased by 20 packs per minute. There was therefore an urgent need for action in the Conveyor belt deflection. Metal rollers with needle bearings were originally used here, but they could not withstand the higher performance requirements and were cost-intensive. In his search for an alternative, Krones design engineer Jürgen Werner came across knife edge roller from igus®.

  • More on the application
    • igus guide rollers in straightening technology

    Straightening technology - Kohler Maschinenbau GmbH

    There is a series of processing steps from the beginning to the end of the belt. For the complete guidance, around 1,400 iglidur® castors as smooth-running transport castors are used. Several technical advantages speak for themselves. "The belt is partly coated and oiled. As the special plastic is insensitive, there is no wear or damage caused by scratches or scratches. other quality losses. The Surfaces present themselves in perfect condition", summarises Günter Keller.

  • More on the application
    • Bottle filling with iglidur guide rollers

    Bottle filling

    Rollers made from iglidur® materials are used in the Bottle filling and cleaning in numerous Scenery tours are used. The highly automated and extremely fast-paced processing steps are controlled by splitter tracks in which Wear-resistant plastic guide rollers run. These have to withstand the most aggressive cleaning chemicals as well as abrasive glass dust. The Avoid lubricants and the Long service life of the materials are also of value here.

  • More on the application
    • igus guide rollers in sunblinds

    Awnings

    Guide rollers for shading systems are mainly used in belt drives. You must UV-resistant, long service life and maintenance-free heavy blackboards. A further critical aspect: silent and smooth operation. Plastic rollers made of iglidur can play to their strengths and are an ideal solution.

    Further information

    Customer meeting

    Free consultation

    Our employees are happy to advise you via e-mail, phone or in person. Simply choose your preferred means of contact.

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    The plain bearing test laboratory

    Largest test laboratory in the industry

    We carry out tests so that you don't have to. Find out how our iglidur products are tested in the test laboratory. We also carry out individual customer tests here.

    Test laboratory for plain bearings
    iglidur materials under scrutiny

    What is iglidur?

    What are our iglidur materials made of? What is behind the self-lubrication effect? Learn more about the functionality of iglidur® guide rollers made of plastic.

    iglidur materials under scrutiny

    Consulting

    I look forward to answering your questions

    Lars Kleist
    Lars Kleist+49 152 27783752Write e-mail

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