Fairlane Products (Fraser, MI) 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. Specifically:
- 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.
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