Drop & Slide Idlers

Drop & Slide Idlers – Unique Retractable Design

Patent #11919719

Provides full roller replacement from the serviceable side of the conveyor by retracting the opposing side.

Benetech’s patented Drop & Slide Idlers (patent #11919719) incorporate a retractable side support roller unit designed to provide full access from a conveyor’s serviceable side.

The unique design of this idler allows it to be installed where one side of the conveyor system may have very limited or no access thus preventing normal idler maintenance.

After removal of the “near side” and “center” rollers, the “far side” roller is lowered into a horizontal position using a lead screw. Then in a retracted position, the “far side” roller unit simply slides out from underneath the existing conveyor belt allowing for easy roller inspection or replacement.

• Great for constricted or partially blocked conveyor systems, such as, next to a wall or catwalk
• Most commonly placed in transfer point or load zone areas, but can be used anywhere on the carrying side of the conveyor belt
• Allows workers to stay in confined spaces for shorter periods of time

One-Person Serviceability – The Benetech Drop & Slide Idler can be completely dismantled, inspected, and serviced by one person from one side of the conveyor. When retracted, the roller unit slides out from underneath the conveyor belt, allowing easy roller inspection or replacement.

Great in Confined Spaces – Roller Frames only need 8″ (200mm) of width when using 6″ (150mm) rollers.

Easy Installation and Service – There is no need to raise the belt or remove adjacent idlers.

Features & Benefits of Drop & Slide Idlers

• One-sided serviceability„
• Maintenance time significantly reduced„
• No need to raise belt or remove adjacent idlers to service or replace„
• Available in 4, 5, 6, or 7 inch rolls„
• CEMA rating B, C, D, E, or F„
• Standard or wide base frames
• Can be installed on any matching Benetech Simple Slide Idler frame.
•  Compatible with competitor frames

Drop & Slide Out Idler Assembly (Patent #11919719)

www.benetechglobal.com/patents/

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Drop & Slide Idler Literature

Drop & Slide Idlers - Flyer	Download
Drop & Slide Idler Installation - Manual	Download
Idlers - Catalog	Download

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