Menges Rollers Aluminum Idlers have long been a standard in the most demanding applications in Industry today! Our aluminum idlers are almost half the weight of a comparable steel idler. This weight reduction allows the roller to be an outstanding performer in many of todays most rigorous applications.
Advantages of Standard Aluminum Dead Shaft Idlers
More corrosion resistant than steel
Lower inertia than steel
Excellent for low web tensions
Easily modified with custom coatings (see rubber covering, grooving and crown profiling section)
Low friction bearings installed (shaft available, see this page)
Dynamically balanced for high speed operators
Custom Covering and Profiles
To add something special to your new idler just turn to our rubber covering section. There you'll find information on all the available compounds, groove patterns or crown profiles.
