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Roller coverings are primarily used to increase the traction between the motorized-driven roller and the item being conveyed. Tangent benefits are a reduction in system noise, absorbing impact, and protecting the item being conveyed. When selecting a roller covering attention should be given to the following: 

• Durometer of the covering: Softer the material greater the traction

• Method of attachment to tube: In applications with side loading a permanently bonded covering is  recommended  

• Thickness of the covering: Outside diameter of the motorized-driven roller should not be more than 1/32" greater than the outside diameter of the idlers

Tube Specification Data
 

Roller diameters are primarily selected based on the weight of the item being conveyed. The 2.24" and the 2.38" diameter products use a larger bearing which increases the motorized-driven roller’s load bearing capacity. When selecting a roller diameter attention should be given to the following.    

• Load: If load per roller increases beyond 75 lbs

• Roller length: If roller length increases beyond 40"

• Conveyor loading: If rollers will be exposed to shock loading

Roller Diameter Data

The electric brake requires the use of the Insight EZ-24 control (provide link) and is designed for stopping, positioning and holding applications. When determining if use of the electric brake is appropriate attention should be given to the following:

• Power loss: Electric brake functionality cannot be maintained without power

Electrical Brake Data
 

The mechanical brake is designed for holding product in position opposed to actually stopping a product. Mechanical brakes are best suited for decline applications to prevent the product being conveyed from drifting to the up-stream zone. When determining if use of a mechanical brake is appropriate attention should be given to the following:   

• Speed: Conveyance speed must allow the motorized-driven roller to come to a complete stop before the mechanical brake is engaged

• Load: Holding torque of the mechanical brake must be greater than the requirements of the application

Mechanical Brake Data
 

The motorized-driven roller can be customized in a variety of methods based on the needs of a given application. Please contact Insight Automation to discuss options.

Examples:

• Attachment of items to the tube surface – keys, sprockets, positioning devices.

• Modification of shafts based on special mounting requirements