Floating Roller

Description of Floating Roller

A carbon fiber floating roller is a type of roller used in various industrial applications, particularly in conveying and material handling, where its lightweight and strong properties are advantageous. These rollers utilize carbon fiber composite materials for their construction, offering a combination of high strength, low weight, and resistance to corrosion.

The floating rollers in high-speed slitting machines mainly serve the following functions

(1). The floating roller ensures that the speed of each section of the conveyor line remains coordinated, preventing the stacking or stretching caused by the uncoordinated speed of the front and rear end conveyor lines.

(2). The floating roller through its vertical movement mode, can form a constant tension on the material, improving the cutting accuracy and stability of the material.

(3). The floating roller can alleviate the material swing and increase the working speed through the constant tension control system.

Floating Roller Specifications

(1). Shell material: CFRP (Carbon Fibre-reinforced Polymer)

(2). Roller surface treatment: EMDP, NBR, Hypalon rubber covered

(3). Maximum length: 13000mm

(4). Maximum speed: 2000m/min

Floating Roller Advantages

(1). Improved Stability: Floating roller have low inertial forces, which allows them to maintain stability even at higher speeds compared to steel or aluminum rollers

(2). Higher Speeds: Due to their low inertial forces, floating rollers can reach higher speeds, resulting in a more efficient rolling process.

(3). Reduced Stresses: Floating roller reduce stresses on motors and bearings, leading to increased life and efficiency.

(4). Light weight: Floating roller are significantly lighter than steel rollers, reducing handling and safety issues during changeovers.

(5). Energy Efficiency: The lightweight nature of floating roller reduces energy consumption.

(6). Faster Acceleration: Floating roller can speed up significantly faster than steel rollers.