Drive rollers are used to facilitate movement to various machine parts or systems. As a result, drive rollers are essential to many industrial manufacturing processes, but they are most commonly used in conveyor systems such as the primary motion component in conveyor roller systems or for additional support in chain and belt conveyor systems.
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American Urethane, Inc.Odenton, MD 800-394-7883 When American Urethane responds to a quote, you are able to talk to one of their expert engineers who understand all your needs and concerns. This allows you to be assured that you will receive the precise product you need for you application. For unsurpassed workmanship at competitive prices, contact American Urethane for your next order of drive rollers.
Harwood Rubber Products, Inc.Cuyahoga Falls, OH 330-923-3256 With over forty years of experience in the industry, Harwood Rubber Products assures you of reliable performance in every application of their products. For all of your product needs, including drive rollers, be sure to contact the team you can depend on. They can even supply specialty contours, configurations, thicknesses, custom grooving and textured finishes.
Western Roller CorporationBend, OR 800-541-2317 For Western Roller Corporation, only the highest quality products are created for customers. The company has the knowledge and experience to help match the right product to your application. With a variety of standard options available, as well as custom options if the perfect part can't be found, WRC has everything you need for your next drive rollers order.
Unicast Inc.Easton, PA 800-275-0818 Unicast, Inc. has a full service machine shop and casting plant all under one roof. As a customer, this means you are able to buy the products you need directly from the manufacturer. From textiles to sewage treatment to military, Unicast is able to supply the parts needed to countless industries. When it comes to drive rollers, they have the perfect model to fit all your requirements.
Gallagher CorporationGurnee, IL 800-373-8793 At Gallagher Corporation, their aim is to be your best supplier. This company is a multifaceted engineering, molding and machining operation, and they strive for technical competence and on-time quality production for orders of all sizes. Their expert and experienced staff is ready to help you locate or create the perfect product for you application, call today for drive rollers.
Weaver Industries, Inc.Denver, PA 717-336-7507 Family owned and operated since 1954, Weaver Industries has been providing customers with honesty, integrity and the tools and opportunities they need to allow their business to grow. Their knowledgeable sales staff, friendly and trained customer service staff and experienced machinists are prepared to help find and create the best drive rollers for your specific application.
Hiawatha Rubber Co.Minneapolis, MN 800-728-3845 At Hiawatha Rubber, their engineers, technicians and chemists are experienced problem solvers and will work concurrently with your technical group to find the perfect solution for your design criteria. Here, customer satisfaction is the primary objective. They are continually looking for new ways to improve production, enhance quality and quicken delivery to get you the drive rollers you need.
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Industries that require the use of drive rollers include automotive manufacturing, for use in timing belts and other power transmission applications; healthcare, for imaging equipment such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized axial tomography (CAT) scans; mining, for bulk material handling applications; office equipment design, for machinery such as printers and scanners; and lumber, in equipment such as plywood machinery, which is used to turn logs and peel the wood. Additional industries that benefit from drive rollers include construction, food and beverage, packaging, chemical processing and more. Able to be motorized or manual, drive rollers are often manufactured from materials such as polyurethane (PU), vulcanized rubber and silicone rubber. Different styles of drive rollers are manufactured for varying applications, and differences include varying load carrying capabilities, surface area design and material strength.
Drive rollers are typically manufactured through molding processes - either injection or compression. When formed using the injection molding process, small pieces of rubber are heated to a molten state and then injected into the mold cavity. Water is run over the mold in order to cool it and form the roller. When formed during compression molding, the rubber is again heated to a molten state, but instead of being injected into the mold, the material is placed into an open, heated mold. Next, extreme pressure is applied by closing the mold by means of a top force or a plug member. The resulting pressure pushes the molten rubber against the walls of the mold, and both heat and pressure are maintained until the roller is cured and fully formed. Drive rollers may have a grooved or altered surface area in order to better fit certain applications. In some instances, this surface area design is achieved by knurling. Knurling is a forming process, typically done on a lathe, which is used to create a rough patterned texture on the surface of a metal or rubber in order to provide grip or enhanced aesthetics. In addition to altered surface areas, drive rollers differ from other types of rubber rollers in that they have integral shafts with a keyway that allows sprockets or gears to run the roller.
