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Durable Cast Polyurethane Rollers for Industrial Applications

Custom Polyurethane Rollers For Your Applications

At PSI Urethanes, we specialize in creating polyurethane rollers that are designed to meet the demands of any industrial application. The formulations of our custom urethane rollers are wear-resistant and generally cut-resistant, can carry up to four times higher load than rubber, and stand up to harsh environments. This makes our polyurethane rollers the perfect solution for high-stress applications, such as load wheels, conveyors, and pulleys.

Recover Your Existing Metal Cores

In addition to manufacturing new and custom urethane rollers, we also have the ability to recover your existing metal cores. No matter what material you currently have on your rollers, we've got you covered. All you need to do is give us a durometer (hardness) and what profile you need. Let PSI assist you in saving costs by turning your existing metal cores into polyurethane rollers.

Our staff can assist you with custom urethane roller formulations to ensure maximum longevity and productivity.

CAST URETHANE & POLYURETHANE ROLLER SPECS

Durometer Hardness

25 Shore OO
40 Shore OO
50 Shore OO
70 Shore OO
20 Shore A to 90 Shore A
50 Shore D to 70 Shore D

Here is a list of our standard durometer specifications and our technical brief, to assist you with choosing the correct material.

DUROMETER REFERENCE CALCULATOR

Select Durometer

Select Hardness

For reference, this hardness is as soft as a Gel Shoe Insole

For reference, this hardness is as soft as a Rubber Band

For reference, this hardness is as soft as a Pencil Eraser

For reference, this hardness is as soft as a Tire Tread

For reference, this hardness is as soft as a Shopping Cart Wheel

For reference, this hardness is as soft as a Hard Hat

Application Specific Formulations

Dual Durometers
FDA Dry Food Approved 40A to 85A
Static Dissipative material is available in 40A to 85A (other durometers may be available upon request)

Benefits of Polyurethane Rollers

Marring of products:

Polyurethane rollers with pigment or in a natural state do not mar or damage any material they come into contact with. The carbon added to rubber rollers however results in them leaving black marks when they come into contact with products. Metal rollers on the other hand are very hard and will not only mar objects, but can also damage them.

Chemical/Water Resistance:

Polyurethane outperforms rubber in applications that are either submerged or exposed to wet environments for a long period of time, where rubber would rot over time or metal may corrode.

Abrasion Resistance:

Polyurethane has excellent abrasion and wear resistance properties, resulting in fewer instances of needing replaced. In instances where rollers experience a great deal of abrasion from combining dynamic loads and high friction, polyurethane surpasses natural rubber. For these reasons, urethane is best for conveyor, driving and printing rollers.

Low Permanent Set:

Rebound is essential for printing, driving and conveyor rollers. Polyurethane can be manufactured to handle your heavy items and not take a set.

Tensile Strength & Elongation:

Polyurethane has the ability to handle more pounds per square inch than rubber without rupturing and breaking apart. This is especially beneficial for driving and conveyor rollers when systems are running fast and carrying a great deal of weight.

Wide range of formulations/durometers:

Polyurethane can be manufactured to your specific requirements. Whether you need FDA approved wet or dry formulations or specific durometers for grip or strength, our custom urethane rollers can be formulated to give you the best wear for your specific application.

Wide range of colors available:

Our custom urethane rollers come in a wide range of colors to suit your specific application and requirements. Black and Red are recommended for applications that require UV resistance. Custom colors can be produced upon request for a large volume order.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF URETHANE ROLLERS?

Polyurethane has excellent bonding abilities. Our high quality bonding agent allows for a superior bond, especially to metal cores. Various other materials may be substituted for cores, however will vary depending on size, shape and type of substrate. Some rollers are 100% urethane, called sleeves and are slipped over a core or have bearings inserted into the ends.

PSI produces a wide range of polyurethane roller and polyurethane roller covering types including:

Step and Plunge Rollers
Flat Taper Rollers
Chevron Rollers
Multiple Crown Rollers
Hourglass Rollers
Conveyor Rollers
Drive Rollers/Wheels
V-Rollers
Nip Rollers
Idler Rollers
Feed Rollers
Pulleys
Wringer Rollers
Custom Shaped Urethane Rollers

Urethane Rollers Guide:

Step and Plunge Rollers

Urethane step rollers are designed with recesses or grooves to help guide a track or lift.

Flat Taper Rollers

Flat tapered urethane rollers leverage multiple flat surfaces for material transport. Depending on the application a full or partial taper can be provided.

Chevron Rollers

Polyurethane chevron rollers are produced with a recessed or raised V shaped pattern.

Multiple Crown Rollers

Multi crown polyurethane rollers work by steering a conveyor belt to the center of the roller and aids with belt tracking.

Hourglass Rollers

Urethane hourglass rollers are utilized in applications where materials are center aligned and vibration resistance is critical.

Conveyor Rollers

Urethane conveyor rollers or sleeves are non-power-driven rollers attached to axles that allow material to roll along a fixed path.

Drive Rollers (Wheels)

Polyurethane drive rollers are typically driven by a motor or motors to assist in the material handling process.

V-Rollers

Urethane V-Rollers are designed to limit movement like side-to-side drift to allow for a more precise center guided material handling line.

Nip Rollers

Urethane nip rollers are used to press and feed material simultaneously, commonly resulting in a pressed sheeting or laminated product.

Idler Rollers

Urethane idler rollers main function is to support the conveyor and conveyor belting along its full length.

Feed Rollers

Urethane feed rollers transport or feed material from a location to either a machine for processing or another location in the production process.

Pulleys

Urethane pulleys are designed for high load bearing applications where the fixed point will need to resist compression while supporting movement.

Wringer Rollers

Urethane wringer rollers are designed to be used in wet applications in which excess liquid must be pulled from a material.

Custom Urethane Rollers

Urethane rollers with custom shapes, sizes, colors, and surface finish options are available upon request. Contact us today to discuss your custom roller needs.

Call PSI for a Custom Quote

Call one of our experienced application engineers today at (866) 821-0647 to learn more about polyurethane rollers or request a quote online at any time for any custom urethane rollers you may require. If possible, please also have the intended roller load weight, speed, and any environmental elements that may need to be considered (like corrosive or abrasive elements) available.

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Custom polyurethane rollers are made from tough, premium grade urethane, provide reliable performance and are the perfect solution for high-stress applications. Learn more about custom polyurethane rollers.

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Industries That Can Use Cast Urethane Rollers

Many industries rely on urethane rollers for their needs. Urethane rollers or wheels are also the choice for woodworking machinery, newspapers and commercial presses, mailroom equipment, metal trades, plastics fabrication, specialty manufacturing, material handling, and medical equipment.

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