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Thanks to various configuration options, the conveyor technology component is particularly adaptable and can therefore be used flexibly. The wheel body is made of durable polyamide and can be fitted with different ball or plain bearings. Various axle hole diameters can also be selected. Depending on the weight of the conveyed goods, the drum is available in various degrees of hardness and load capacities. While large quantities are often required for new developments, Torwegge already produces small quantities thanks to the modular design of the FlexO roller. The components can be used both in roller rails and in the company's own designs.

"When developing our FlexO rollers, we focused in particular on the materials so that we can also produce in small quantities and offer the conveyor rollers at more favorable conditions than other manufacturers," says Uwe Eschment, Managing Director of Torwegge GmbH & Co. One difference to comparable products on the market is that different drums can be mounted on the basis of one rim body. Various adaptations are also possible within the rim.

As conventional conveyor rollers are usually produced in large quantities and according to fixed parameters, such as dimensions and material, modifications are often only possible at great expense. "Our innovation meets the demand for small quantities at an attractive price," says Eschment.

The rim of the conveyor technology component is made of polyamide and consists of two identical parts that are inserted into each other using a clip connection. Various ball bearings or plain bearings as well as different axle hole diameters, such as 6, 8 or 10 millimetres, can be selected within the rim body. The drum and the rim body are positively connected to each other via the internal or external toothing of the respective component. "In the future, various adaptations and further developments will be pushed forward in this regard. A rim body made of aluminum for use at higher temperatures or a design for idlers is conceivable," says Eschment. The FlexO roller will also be available as a brake roller.

The outer diameter of the drum can also be customized. The materials currently available from Torwegge are Vulkocell, also known as cellular Vulkollan, cellular rubber and cellular polyethylene. All materials are also available in different degrees of hardness. Different application temperatures and colors can also be selected for cellular rubber and cellular polyethylene. The intralogistics specialist is planning to expand the variety of drum materials in the near future. Materials such as aramid (Kevlar) or aluminum silicate are being considered. "We are firmly convinced that this product with its special USPs will be very popular in the relevant sectors," says Eschment.