Conveyors

Why are HDPE Rollers better than STEEL Rollers?

19th April 2024

TL;DR

1. HDPE rollers can save you money and time
2. HDPE rollers are lighter and more efficient
3. HDPE rollers can last longer than STEEL rollers

If you are progressive and in step with technology, innovations and evolution, you are probably thinking about starting to use HDPE rollers. Better yet, you already use them.

Whatever stage you are at, it is best to use HDPE rollers from a brand that offers all the benefits HDPE rollers can provide. Luckily for you today, VIRON can do that for you, and a lot more…

Here is what VIRON RVX rollers can do:

1. No Corrosion

• Resistant to Water & Chemicals
• Perfect for aggressive environments

2. Food-Approved material

• VIRON RVX rollers are certified & approved for use in the food industry
• VIRON RVX offers grease which is certified & approved for use in the food industry
• VIRON RVX rollers are also made with stainless steel shaft
• VIRON RVX rollers are also made with stainless steel bearings

3. Maximum Work-Life & Stability

• VIRON RVX rollers will last longer than STEEL rollers in almost any environment
• VIRON RVX rollers are 100% SAFE, produced with maximum pipe wall-thickness:

    VIRON RVX pipe wall-thickness:
    A) ø89  - 11.5 mm 
    B) ø108 - 13.0 mm 
    C) ø133 - 15.0 mm 

VIRON HDPE Roller 
source: VIRON RVX

4. Minimum Weight

• VIRON HDPE Rollers have almost 40% lower weight than STEEL rollers
• VIRON HDPE Rollers are easier to transport and easier to install on the conveyors

    Example:
    A) ø89 x 250 (STEEL) = 2.825 kg.
    B) ø89 x 250 (HDPE) = 1.635 kg.

5. Minimum Energy Use

• VIRON HDPE rollers, because of their almost 40% lower weight, will need less energy to work

6. Stick-Free

• VIRON RVX rollers decrease material sticking so your conveyor can move faster 
• VIRON RVX rollers help to eliminate conveyor stops, slowdowns and problems 

VIRON HDPE Roller
source: VIRON RVX

7. Belt-Friendly

• No Abrasion (VIRON RVX is highly resistant to abrasion)
• No Belt-Damage (VIRON RVX lowers the belt wear)

8. Smooth Transport

• Minimum Vibration (VIRON RVX lowers vibrations)
• Minimum Sound (VIRON RVX lowers sounds, decreasing people’s stress, nervousness and anxiety)

9. Perfect Design

• Maximum Stability (VIRON RVX is produced with maximum precision providing super-stability)
• Maximum Safety (VIRON RVX’s multi-part safety design protects the bearing from water, dust and other contaminants

VIRON RVX – Material Options

These are the HDPE rollers VIRON can currently produce:

A) NORMAL STEEL Shaft + NORMAL STEEL Bearings + NORMAL Grease

B) STAINLESS STEEL Shaft + STAINLESS STEEL Bearings + NORMAL Grease

C) STAINLESS STEEL Shaft + STAINLESS STEEL Bearings + FOOD-APPROVED Grease

VIRON RVX – Size Options

NORMAL STEEL Shaft + NORMAL STEEL Bearings

Ф89 – Ф20 – 6204 2RS C3

Ф108 – Ф20 – 6204 2RS C3

Ф108 – Ф25 – 6305 2RS C3

Ф133 – Ф20 – 6204 2RS C3

Ф133 – Ф25 – 6305 2RS C3

Ф133 – Ф30 – 6306 2RS C3

STAINLESS STEEL Shaft + STAINLESS STEEL Bearings

Ф89 – Ф20 – SS 6204 2RS C3

Ф108 – Ф20 – SS 6204 2RS C3

Ф133 – Ф20 – SS 6204 2RS C3

Thank you for reading so far!

If you want to buy VIRON HDPE rollers,

or if you want to know anything more about our products,

please contact us at any time.

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