New line of shaft drive rollers
Fairlane Products, a North American manufacturer and supplier of clamps, fixturing accessories, machine tool components and rollers & bumpers, introduces a full line of shaft-drive rollers—rollers that lock onto a round shaft to motorize, convey and move product in a materials handling system.
The lineup of shaft drive rollers includes solid, finned and DuraSoft styles. All shaft styles feature a roller permanently bonded to a steel hub which locks onto a shaft with two locking set screws. Solid rollers have a smooth surface and a solid body, providing a firm and smooth contact across the full roller surface. Finned rollers have grooves on the surface. The grooves create less surface contact on the workpiece and allow dirt, debris and liquids to pass. DuraSoft rollers have a smooth surface and are permanently bonded to a steel insert. They feature special "teardrop" holes that allow the DuraSoft roller to flex for firm yet non-damaging contact.
The main benefit of the Fairlane Products shaft drive rollers is that they allow for more precise control over the movement of materials for more accurate positioning. Since they do not rely on chains or belts, shaft drive rollers often require less maintenance compared to other solutions. Shaft drive rollers can offer efficient power transmission and reduced slippage compared to belt type solutions.
Shaft drive rollers are used in conveyor systems or machinery that is driven by a shaft rather than a belt or chain. They are commonly used in material handling and industrial applications to transport goods/materials efficiently. Industries include manufacturing, packaging, logistics and food processing to name a few. The shaft drive roller directly connects to a shaft that is powered by a motor, enabling the roller to move items along a conveyer line or other machinery.
Fairlane Products’ shaft-drive rollers accommodate shaft sizes of 3/8 inch to 1 ¼ inchshafts and come assembled with hub and set screws to lock onto the shaft. The hub extends from one side of the roller and flushes on the opposite side. The shaft-drive rollers are available in 1 ½ inch to 4 inch diameters, with 1 inch, 1 ¼ inch and 2 inch widths.).
The shaft-drive rollers are available in 1 ½" to 4"diameters, with 1 inch, 1 ¼ inch and 2 inch widths. They come in a variety of durometers (from 20 to 95) and materials (black neoprene, white nitrile or polyurethane).
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