Impact Idlers for Food Processing Plants

UGES impact idlers cushion belt loading points in food processing plants, absorbing impact from bulk food materials like grains, sugar crystals, and salt discharged from hoppers and silos onto conveyor belts.

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Impact Idlers Key Specifications

Roller Diameter

89mm and 108mm rubber-ring impact rollers designed for moderate impact loads from food-grade bulk materials.

Rubber Ring Hardness

45-55 Shore A food-safe rubber rings providing cushioning without contaminating food products at loading points.

Trough Angle

20 and 30 degree trough angles for stable material centering at hopper discharge and silo outlet feed points.

Surface Treatment

Food-grade rubber rings on galvanized or stainless steel shells, suitable for washdown and sanitation protocols.

Bearing Type

6204 sealed bearings with food-compatible lubricant preventing contamination risk in food handling environments.

Ring Configuration

Closely spaced rubber rings providing uniform cushioning for free-flowing food materials like grains, pulses, and sugar.

Industrial Applications

Grain Silo Discharge Points
Absorbing impact at conveyor loading points below grain silos where wheat, rice, and maize are discharged onto belt conveyors.
Sugar Hopper Feed Conveyors
Cushioning belt at sugar hopper outlets in sugar mills where raw or refined sugar drops onto collection conveyors.
Salt Processing Transfer Points
Protecting belt at transfer stations in salt processing plants where crystalline salt is loaded from washing and drying units.

Customer Success Stories

We've been sourcing conveyor components from United Global Engineering Solutions for quite some time now. Their conveyor belt accessories, including industrial conveyor rollers and pulleys, have consistently met our quality and performance standards. We highly recommend them for all your conveyor system needs.
Thabo MokoenaThe Repeat Client
We worked with United Global Engineering Solutions for our conveyor needs, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Their team understood our requirements quickly, recommended the right conveyor solution for our operations, and delivered quality industrial conveyor belts that made a real difference. Since the installation, our workflow has improved and day-to-day operations feel much more efficient. We’re grateful for their support and would gladly recommend them.
Johan BothaThe Satisfied Customer
We’ve worked with United Global on multiple projects, and their conveyor belts for food processing have made a real difference. What stands out most is their ability to customize solutions to our needs and deliver quality products on time. Their prompt service and cost-effective approach have made them a partner we can count on.
Sipho DlaminiThe Valued Partner
We’ve worked with United Global Engineering Solutions on multiple projects, and they’ve consistently delivered. Their conveyor belts for food processing have made a real difference for us, and we’ve appreciated how they tailor solutions to our specific needs. The team is responsive, the service is prompt, and the solutions are cost-effective without sacrificing quality.
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