Straight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"drawing](\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Straight-3.png\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nStraight rollers are the most versatile profile that can be used in a wide variety of roles. They can be used with or without conveyor belts, and are the general-purpose rollers used to convey products across distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"MISUMI](\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/10302646030-1.jpg\")
MISUMI Rollers, Baked on Rubber Lining with Bearings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStraight rollers can also be used in nipping applications but are generally limited to very thin sheets of material. Thicker materials may cause deflection in the rollers and cause uneven pressure to be applied across the sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crowned <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/crowned-conveyor-roller.png\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nCrowned rollers are generally used in applications involving thin sheets of materials. Crowned rollers are useful in keeping long sheets of materials centered as they roll across the roller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if a sheet of wrapping plastic is stretched across a crown roller, the increased tension at the center of the sheet will cause the wrinkles in the plastic to push outwards towards the edges and will also keep the sheet centered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ME-M-Crowned-Roller-Image.png\")
MISUMI Rollers, Crowned, Baked on Rubber Lining with Bearings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDue to this property, crowned rollers are also useful in conveyor belt operations when used on ends of conveyor belts. Crowned rollers can also be used in nipping applications. They are generally used for thicker materials or situations that see more deflection in the rollers. The crown itself counteracts the deflection and should produce more even pressure on the sheet material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grooved <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grooved-conveyor-roller.png\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nGrooved rollers have a more niche use case. They are typically used for centering workpieces along the conveyor belt (see picture below). Grooved rollers could also be used to mechanically center a conveyor belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"MISUMI](\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/10302646820.jpg\")
MISUMI Roller, Baked-on Urethane Lining, Grooved with Bearings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKnurled <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Picture1.png\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nKnurled rollers are generally used in applications that require more friction. Whether it be needing a workpiece or driving a conveyor belt, knurled rollers offer significantly more grip than other types of rollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/10300423440-1.jpg\")
MISUMI Rollers, Urethane and Knurled<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDeciding on Roller Material Linings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, a lining is needed. Each lining material type has pros and cons in terms of mechanical properties and chemical properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, polyurethane materials<\/a> are the most common type of lining available, but there are various hardnesses. Polyurethanes for rollers are available for various applications (which you can find at MISUMI).<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaterial Type<\/strong><\/td>Benefits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Polyurethane (various hardnesses)<\/td> Selectable hardness
Generally good oil resistance
Good abrasion and load resistance
Versatile
<\/td><\/tr> Silicone Rubber<\/td> Flexible
Tear resistant
Electrical insulation<\/td><\/tr> Nitrile Rubber<\/td> Good abrasion resistance
Reasonable oil resistance<\/td><\/tr> Polyethylene (UHMWPE)<\/td> Good wear resistance
Low friction\/self lubricating<\/td><\/tr> Chloroprene<\/td> Good resistance to weather\/salt\/diluted acid
Versatile<\/td><\/tr> Polyacetal<\/td> Strong impact resistance
Good in low temperatures
Self-lubricating<\/td><\/tr> Polypropylene<\/td> Fatigue resistance
Low density
Generally good chemical resistance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nClick here<\/a> for more detailed technical information on material properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nStraight rollers are the most versatile profile that can be used in a wide variety of roles. They can be used with or without conveyor belts, and are the general-purpose rollers used to convey products across distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Straight rollers can also be used in nipping applications but are generally limited to very thin sheets of material. Thicker materials may cause deflection in the rollers and cause uneven pressure to be applied across the sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crowned <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nCrowned rollers are generally used in applications involving thin sheets of materials. Crowned rollers are useful in keeping long sheets of materials centered as they roll across the roller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if a sheet of wrapping plastic is stretched across a crown roller, the increased tension at the center of the sheet will cause the wrinkles in the plastic to push outwards towards the edges and will also keep the sheet centered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MISUMI Rollers, Crowned, Baked on Rubber Lining with Bearings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDue to this property, crowned rollers are also useful in conveyor belt operations when used on ends of conveyor belts. Crowned rollers can also be used in nipping applications. They are generally used for thicker materials or situations that see more deflection in the rollers. The crown itself counteracts the deflection and should produce more even pressure on the sheet material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grooved <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nGrooved rollers have a more niche use case. They are typically used for centering workpieces along the conveyor belt (see picture below). Grooved rollers could also be used to mechanically center a conveyor belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MISUMI Roller, Baked-on Urethane Lining, Grooved with Bearings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKnurled <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nKnurled rollers are generally used in applications that require more friction. Whether it be needing a workpiece or driving a conveyor belt, knurled rollers offer significantly more grip than other types of rollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MISUMI Rollers, Urethane and Knurled<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDeciding on Roller Material Linings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, a lining is needed. Each lining material type has pros and cons in terms of mechanical properties and chemical properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, polyurethane materials<\/a> are the most common type of lining available, but there are various hardnesses. Polyurethanes for rollers are available for various applications (which you can find at MISUMI).<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaterial Type<\/strong><\/td>Benefits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Polyurethane (various hardnesses)<\/td> Selectable hardness
Generally good oil resistance
Good abrasion and load resistance
Versatile
<\/td><\/tr> Silicone Rubber<\/td> Flexible
Tear resistant
Electrical insulation<\/td><\/tr> Nitrile Rubber<\/td> Good abrasion resistance
Reasonable oil resistance<\/td><\/tr> Polyethylene (UHMWPE)<\/td> Good wear resistance
Low friction\/self lubricating<\/td><\/tr> Chloroprene<\/td> Good resistance to weather\/salt\/diluted acid
Versatile<\/td><\/tr> Polyacetal<\/td> Strong impact resistance
Good in low temperatures
Self-lubricating<\/td><\/tr> Polypropylene<\/td> Fatigue resistance
Low density
Generally good chemical resistance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nClick here<\/a> for more detailed technical information on material properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nCrowned rollers are generally used in applications involving thin sheets of materials. Crowned rollers are useful in keeping long sheets of materials centered as they roll across the roller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if a sheet of wrapping plastic is stretched across a crown roller, the increased tension at the center of the sheet will cause the wrinkles in the plastic to push outwards towards the edges and will also keep the sheet centered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to this property, crowned rollers are also useful in conveyor belt operations when used on ends of conveyor belts. Crowned rollers can also be used in nipping applications. They are generally used for thicker materials or situations that see more deflection in the rollers. The crown itself counteracts the deflection and should produce more even pressure on the sheet material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grooved <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nGrooved rollers have a more niche use case. They are typically used for centering workpieces along the conveyor belt (see picture below). Grooved rollers could also be used to mechanically center a conveyor belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MISUMI Roller, Baked-on Urethane Lining, Grooved with Bearings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKnurled <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nKnurled rollers are generally used in applications that require more friction. Whether it be needing a workpiece or driving a conveyor belt, knurled rollers offer significantly more grip than other types of rollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MISUMI Rollers, Urethane and Knurled<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDeciding on Roller Material Linings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, a lining is needed. Each lining material type has pros and cons in terms of mechanical properties and chemical properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, polyurethane materials<\/a> are the most common type of lining available, but there are various hardnesses. Polyurethanes for rollers are available for various applications (which you can find at MISUMI).<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaterial Type<\/strong><\/td>Benefits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Polyurethane (various hardnesses)<\/td> Selectable hardness
Generally good oil resistance
Good abrasion and load resistance
Versatile
<\/td><\/tr> Silicone Rubber<\/td> Flexible
Tear resistant
Electrical insulation<\/td><\/tr> Nitrile Rubber<\/td> Good abrasion resistance
Reasonable oil resistance<\/td><\/tr> Polyethylene (UHMWPE)<\/td> Good wear resistance
Low friction\/self lubricating<\/td><\/tr> Chloroprene<\/td> Good resistance to weather\/salt\/diluted acid
Versatile<\/td><\/tr> Polyacetal<\/td> Strong impact resistance
Good in low temperatures
Self-lubricating<\/td><\/tr> Polypropylene<\/td> Fatigue resistance
Low density
Generally good chemical resistance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nClick here<\/a> for more detailed technical information on material properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nGrooved rollers have a more niche use case. They are typically used for centering workpieces along the conveyor belt (see picture below). Grooved rollers could also be used to mechanically center a conveyor belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knurled <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nKnurled rollers are generally used in applications that require more friction. Whether it be needing a workpiece or driving a conveyor belt, knurled rollers offer significantly more grip than other types of rollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MISUMI Rollers, Urethane and Knurled<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDeciding on Roller Material Linings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, a lining is needed. Each lining material type has pros and cons in terms of mechanical properties and chemical properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, polyurethane materials<\/a> are the most common type of lining available, but there are various hardnesses. Polyurethanes for rollers are available for various applications (which you can find at MISUMI).<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaterial Type<\/strong><\/td>Benefits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Polyurethane (various hardnesses)<\/td> Selectable hardness
Generally good oil resistance
Good abrasion and load resistance
Versatile
<\/td><\/tr> Silicone Rubber<\/td> Flexible
Tear resistant
Electrical insulation<\/td><\/tr> Nitrile Rubber<\/td> Good abrasion resistance
Reasonable oil resistance<\/td><\/tr> Polyethylene (UHMWPE)<\/td> Good wear resistance
Low friction\/self lubricating<\/td><\/tr> Chloroprene<\/td> Good resistance to weather\/salt\/diluted acid
Versatile<\/td><\/tr> Polyacetal<\/td> Strong impact resistance
Good in low temperatures
Self-lubricating<\/td><\/tr> Polypropylene<\/td> Fatigue resistance
Low density
Generally good chemical resistance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nClick here<\/a> for more detailed technical information on material properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\nKnurled rollers are generally used in applications that require more friction. Whether it be needing a workpiece or driving a conveyor belt, knurled rollers offer significantly more grip than other types of rollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deciding on Roller Material Linings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, a lining is needed. Each lining material type has pros and cons in terms of mechanical properties and chemical properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, polyurethane materials<\/a> are the most common type of lining available, but there are various hardnesses. Polyurethanes for rollers are available for various applications (which you can find at MISUMI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here<\/a> for more detailed technical information on material properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaterial Type<\/strong><\/td> Benefits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Polyurethane (various hardnesses)<\/td> Selectable hardness
Generally good oil resistance
Good abrasion and load resistance
Versatile
<\/td><\/tr>Silicone Rubber<\/td> Flexible
Tear resistant
Electrical insulation<\/td><\/tr>Nitrile Rubber<\/td> Good abrasion resistance
Reasonable oil resistance<\/td><\/tr>Polyethylene (UHMWPE)<\/td> Good wear resistance
Low friction\/self lubricating<\/td><\/tr>Chloroprene<\/td> Good resistance to weather\/salt\/diluted acid
Versatile<\/td><\/tr>Polyacetal<\/td> Strong impact resistance
Good in low temperatures
Self-lubricating<\/td><\/tr>Polypropylene<\/td> Fatigue resistance
Low density
Generally good chemical resistance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n