Grooved Conveyor Rollers

Precision-engineered grooved conveyor rollers designed for smooth, efficient and controlled movement in powered conveyor systems

Features and options

  • Choice of number of grooves
  • Groove location can be specified for each grooved conveyor roller
  • Precision and semi-precision bearings available
  • Anti-static is standard
  • Self colour steel, zinc plated steel and stainless steel tube options
  • Made in the UK

Why Choose Grooved Conveyor Rollers?

Our grooved conveyor rollers are built for durability, precision and long-term performance.

Efficient drive transfer using grooved rollers, ensuring smooth and consistent operation across conveyor systems.

Ideal as conveyor transfer rollers, enabling controlled movement between conveyor sections and system transitions.

Compatible with lineshaft and belt-driven systems, supporting automated and high-throughput environments.

Low maintenance and durable construction, delivering reliable long-term performance with minimal downtime.

These rollers are a key component in maintaining accurate and efficient powered conveyor operation.

Designed for Accurate Drive Transmission

Grooved rollers are specifically developed to work with belts, bands or lineshaft systems, using integrated grooves to transfer drive efficiently. Each grooved conveyor roller ensures consistent rotation and reliable product movement, making them ideal for applications where accuracy and control are essential. Commonly used as conveyor transfer rollers, they support seamless product movement between different sections of a conveyor system.

Specifications

Type 100 conveyor roller

The FASTRAX Type 100 roller is ideally suited to be fitted in light duty roller conveyors. It has a very free running bearing which means that very small and lightweight products can still be conveyed easily by gravity. Taper rollers are also available to suit 500mm and 800mm inside radius.

Specification

Load rating

16kg per roller (dependent on roller length)

Bearing specification

Semi-precision - options of either mild steel or stainless steel available

Tube material options

Mild steel, self colour / zinc plated, stainless steel, PVC

Spindle material options

Mild steel, self colour / zinc plated, stainless steel

Spindle type options

Spring loaded, female threaded, male threaded, flatted, cross drilled

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Type 200 conveyor roller

The FASTRAX Type 200 medium duty gravity roller is a stronger option than the Type 100. It is remarkably robust and is the most popular and economically priced of all our conveyor rollers. The Type 200 conveyor roller is specified and fitted in most newly built gravity roller conveyors.

Specification

Load rating

160kg per roller (dependent on roller length)

Bearing specification

Semi-precision - options of either mild steel or stainless steel available

Tube material options

Mild steel, self colour / zinc plated, stainless steel

Spindle material options

Mild steel, self colour / zinc plated, stainless steel

Spindle type options

Spring loaded, female threaded, male threaded, flatted, cross drilled

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Type 250 conveyor roller

The FASTRAX Type 250 roller is capable of being used in many arduous environments including pallet handling. This roller can be fitted in most heavy duty gravity roller conveyors. It can also be used in belt conveyors as either a belt support or a belt snubbing roller.

Specification

Load rating

250kg per roller (dependent on roller length)

Bearing specification

Precision - options of steel shielded or 2RS bearings available

Tube material options

Mild steel, self colour / zinc plated, stainless steel

Spindle material options

Mild steel, self colour / zinc plated, stainless steel

Spindle type options

Spring loaded, female threaded, male threaded, flatted, cross drilled

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Type 300 conveyor roller

The FASTRAX Type 300 roller has a sealed bearing housing which significantly prolongs the life of the roller. This roller is especially suited to use in wash down applications and is ideal for use in food handling and chemical industries. In addition a true taper roller is available to suit 800mm inside radius bends.

Specification

Load rating

240kg per roller (dependent on roller length)

Bearing specification

Precision - options of steel shielded or 2RS bearings available Mild steel or stainless steel bearing options also available

Tube material options

Mild steel, self colour / zinc plated, stainless steel, PVC

Spindle material options

Mild steel, self colour / zinc plated, stainless steel

Spindle type options

Spring loaded, female threaded, male threaded, flatted, cross drilled

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Grooved Conveyor Rollers – Frequently Asked Questions

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Grooved rollers are used in powered conveyor systems to transfer drive via belts or bands and ensure controlled product movement.

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Conveyor transfer rollers are used to move products between different conveyor sections smoothly and efficiently.

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They use integrated grooves that connect with drive bands or belts, allowing the roller to rotate and move products along the system.

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Yes, they can be manufactured in various sizes, groove configurations and materials to suit specific system requirements.

Quality design and build

Quality design and build

Our focus on quality starts with sourcing only the best raw materials, rejecting anything that falls outside our strict tolerances.

During manufacture your order is checked at each stage before passing through to the next process. This also contributes to our ability to meet orders on time.

General Information

Grooved conveyor rollers are an essential component in many powered conveyor systems, particularly those using lineshaft or belt-driven technology. These grooved rollers allow for efficient power transmission while maintaining consistent roller speed and product flow. They are also widely used as conveyor transfer rollers, helping products move seamlessly between conveyor sections without disruption.

Available in a wide range of specifications, grooved conveyor rollers can be tailored to suit different operational needs. Their robust construction ensures long-lasting performance, even in high-demand environments such as warehouses, logistics centres and manufacturing facilities.

Reliable Conveyor Transfer Rollers for Powered Systems

Modern grooved rollers are designed to deliver consistent and dependable performance across a variety of applications. Their precision engineering ensures smooth operation and accurate drive transmission, making them ideal for systems where reliability is critical.

Whether used as conveyor transfer rollers or within full conveyor systems, these rollers provide an effective solution for improving workflow and efficiency. Their durability, flexibility and low maintenance requirements make grooved conveyor rollers a valuable addition to any powered conveyor setup.