Industries We Serve
Conveyor Systems
Idler Rollers, Skirting Seals & Material Handling Components
$7B+
US Conveyor Market
$6-12M
Cost of Single Failure
$800M+
Idler Roller Market
Components for Conveyor Systems
The US conveyor equipment market exceeds $7 billion, and idler rollers are the single largest recurring maintenance expense on belt conveyors. A single belt conveyor failure costs $6-12 million in lost production, driving aggressive MRO spending on skirting seals, brush strips, idler endcaps, and mounting brackets.
Conveyor idler rollers alone represent an $800M-$1.2B annual US market. Skirting and sealing systems add another $200-400M. These are high-wear items replaced on regular maintenance cycles, creating massive recurring MRO demand. CEMA Standard 502-2022 defines specifications for troughing and return idlers across classes B through G.
Applications
How Our Components Are Used
Conveyor Skirting Seals
EPDM skirting compounds (55-60 durometer) in 6" and 8" widths that seal the gap between belt and skirtboard at transfer points, containing dust and material spillage.
Dust Containment Brush Strips
Brush seals at conveyor transfer points and loading zones that contain airborne dust while allowing material flow.
Idler Roller Assemblies
Troughing idlers, return idlers, and guide rollers with sealed bearings rated for L10 life of 30,000-60,000 hours of continuous operation.
Mounting Brackets & Frames
Idler frames, trough frames, and mounting brackets for standard belt widths from 18" to 102".
Speak Your Language
We Know Your Terminology
Different industries call the same components by different names. Here's how our products map to conveyor systems terminology.
SB5 Product
Your Industry Calls It
Idler Assemblies
Conveyor Idler Rollers / Troughing Idlers / Return Idlers
Brush Seals
Skirting Seals / Conveyor Brush Strips / Skirtboard Sealing
Rubber Seals
Skirting Compounds / Belt Skirting
Endcaps
End Discs / Bearing Housings
Brackets
Idler Frames / Trough Frames
Technical Specifications
Key Specs for Conveyor Systems
- CEMA Standard 502-2022 compliant
- Roll diameters: 4-9 inches
- EPDM skirting: 55-60 durometer, max temp 250°F
- Bearing life: L10 of 30,000-60,000 hours
- Belt widths served: 18" - 102"
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