Prices subject to change without notice
Ralphs-Pugh Plastic Rollers are available in a wide range of bearings, tube, and shaft combinations. Plastic rollers are ideal for Light Duty Gravity Applications, Humid, Corrosive or Wet Environments. Typical applications include food processing, chemical or acidic environments, battery handling and package handling. The following information is provided to help match the operating environment with the proper product.
Roller Selection Criteria
To select the right roller for the operating environment the following items must be considered:
- Conveyed Items or Materials: Size, Shape, Weight
- Surface Characteristics of Materials
- Operating Environment: Heat/Humidity, Exposure to Chemicals
Materials
Tubes
- Standard White or Gray PVC
- Hi-Impact White PVC with UV Stabilizers
- Polyproplene
- Steel Reinforced PVC
Drive Options
- Grooves
- V-Guides
Shaft Configuration & Materials
- Hex, Round - Dual spring loading is standard - Option: Fixed or Loose
- Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
- Zinc and Nickel Plating Available
Shaft Extensions
- 9/16" is standard for 3/16“ round to 1/2” round or 7/16“ hex
- 3/4” is standard for 5/8“ - 11/16” round or hex and larger
- Measurements are from the hub of the bearing to the end of the shaft on each side
- Drill and Tapped Threaded, Drilled Holes, Milled Flats
- Plastic Flat Caps, Urethane and Plastic Adapters over an internal metal support shaft
