Conveyor roller products

FMG Förderelemente produces and supplies tailor-made support and guide elements for you as an essential part of your belt conveyor systems. Our conveyor rollers are made of steel or plastic with different bearing variants.

Depending on the area of ​​application, we differentiate between:

General cargo rollers

Conveyor rollers from this category are suitable for the transport of goods that are individually packed to run on the conveyor system, for example packages, pallets, boxes, etc.


Bulk material rollers

Conveyor rollers from this category are suitable for transport of granular or powdery material, which run over the conveyor system or should also be poured, for example gravel, cement, pellets, etc.

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General cargo rollers

Bulk material rollers

What is the purpose of a support roller or conveyor roller?

A conveyor or support roller transports various materials such as bulk goods, e.g. sand, cement or packages or boxes quickly and efficiently from A to B. It is used for the automatic conveyance of transport goods and thus supports the material flow in industrial processes.
The appropriate roller type varies depending on the type and nature of the material being conveyed. For materials such as sand, cement or gravel, you will find suitable support rollers in the bulk goods section, while special general cargo rollers are used for transporting packages or pallets.

What is a gravity roller?

A gravity idler or conveyor roller is used when goods are to be moved without a drive. The movement is created by a gradient and the resulting pressure of the goods being transported. Gravity rollers play a central role in material transport and logistics systems as they enable goods to be transported smoothly and efficiently, for example in warehouses, production plants or distribution centers. These rollers use gravity as a drive and therefore represent a simple yet effective solution. Gravity idler rollers are manufactured in a wide variety of designs for many different purposes. They can be used in both gravity-driven conveyor systems and in systems with manual drive.

What are support rollers or conveyor rollers used for?

Idlers are used in conveyor systems to transport bulk and piece goods quickly and efficiently to their destination. They bear the weight of the goods being conveyed and ensure smooth movement, which optimizes the flow of materials. Idlers make it easier to transport heavy loads and thus relieve employees who would otherwise have to perform physically demanding work. They also enable an organized and targeted transfer of the goods being conveyed, which increases efficiency and throughput in industrial processes.

Why should idlers be used?

Idlers are indispensable for transporting materials and raw materials in industry. They make work processes easier by reducing the physical effort required of employees and at the same time enabling the goods to be transported more quickly. Their design allows the transport of large quantities of bulk goods such as sand or gravel as well as piece goods such as packages or pallets. They therefore make a decisive contribution to speeding up production processes and increasing efficiency. The use of idlers ensures that the goods are moved evenly, which improves the organization and precision of material transport.

What is a support roller or conveyor roller?

A support roller is an essential component of conveyor systems. It is used to carry the material being conveyed and to enable it to move over long distances, through curves or up inclines. Support rollers are designed so that both bulk material and piece goods are efficiently guided over the conveyor belt. Depending on the area of ​​application and the material being conveyed, they can be made of different materials and manufactured in different designs.

How many types of idlers are there on conveyor belts?

The variety of support rollers is large and ranges from rollers for light applications to those for heavy loads. Depending on the intended use, support rollers can be made of stainless steel for hygienic requirements, such as in the food industry, or of thick-walled steel for robust operating conditions. The design of the support rollers is adapted to the specific requirements in order to ensure optimal results under different conditions.

What are support rollers or conveyor rollers used for?

Idlers are used in numerous areas of application such as production, logistics or gravel works. They support the weight of the material being conveyed and enable it to be transported smoothly. The load is distributed evenly across the conveyor belt, which stabilizes the movement. This is particularly important to ensure the continuous flow of material in industrial applications.

How do idlers work?

Idler rollers consist of various components such as tubes, axles and bearings. Integrated ball bearings ensure the rotation of the roller body, which sets the conveyed material in motion. Idler rollers are usually used in conjunction with other types of rollers to ensure a continuous and stable conveyor line. Their functionality is based on a combination of precision technology and robust materials that meet the high demands of industrial transport.

What types of support rollers or conveyor rollers are there?

Support rollers can be individually adapted to the customer's requirements. There are rollers with differently designed bearing bases made of sheet metal, steel or plastic. The tubes can also be made of different materials such as plastic or steel and can be coated cylindrically or conically as required. A distinction is also made between driven and non-driven rollers and between light, medium and heavy support rollers, which opens up a wide range of possible applications.