Return Idlers for Steel & Sponge Iron Plants

UGES return idlers support the return strand of conveyor belts in steel and sponge iron plants, engineered to handle abrasive carryback from iron ore, sinter fines, and DRI dust.

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Return Idlers Key Specifications

Roller Diameter

89mm and 108mm flat return rollers with optional rubber lagging to reduce belt slippage and carryback buildup.

Roller Length

Available in lengths from 600mm to 2000mm to match belt widths used in integrated steel plant conveyor networks.

Bearing Type

6204 and 6205 sealed bearings with contact seals preventing ingress of fine iron dust and sinter particles.

Shell Thickness

2.6mm to 4.0mm ERW steel tubes providing durability against abrasive carryback material on the return belt surface.

Sealing System

Double labyrinth seals with grease-packed chambers preventing contamination from pervasive iron dust in steel plant environments.

Mounting Configuration

Standard flat return and V-return (10 degree) configurations with bolt-on or weld-on bracket options for quick replacement.

Industrial Applications

Return Belt Support on Ore Conveyors
Supporting the return belt on long-distance iron ore conveyors running from stockyards to sinter plant feed bins.
Slag Handling Conveyor Returns
Managing carryback on conveyors transporting granulated slag from blast furnace to slag processing and storage areas.
Coke Oven By-product Lines
Supporting return belts on coke handling conveyors where fine coke dust and residual particles adhere to the belt surface.

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.
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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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