IDLER ROLLER & RAIL SOLUTIONS
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Load Runners®

Product Information Industry Spotlights Product listing GLOBAL REACH. LOCAL SUPPORT. Osborn designed the world's first non-needle roller bearing idler roller more than fifty years ago to solve an internal manufacturing challenge on the company's foundry equipment. Today, Load Runners is the world's leading idler-roller and rail solution, used in numerous industries from healthcare and primary metals to automotive and general industry. Osborn is the global leader in surface treatment and finishing solutions, with more patents on products and processes than all other brush companies combined....

LOAD RUNNERS Product Information Choosing the right idler roller and rail solution for your application can make or break your bottom line. Often the “unsung hero” in the application, idler rollers play a significant role in the overall success of any rail-riding operation. Properly specified, idler rollers optimize line speed and product handling, regardless of material run or machinery used. If you’re involved with product selection, operating parameters, or sourcing, contact the Osborn team for support throughout the entire design/specification/sourcing process. Application Considerations:...

LOAD RUNNERS Overview & Technical Information LOAD RUNNERS Custom Designs and Special Features Load Runners Load Guidance Systems for Precision Handling of Heavy Loads in Tough Environments When reliability is paramount, combine the high capacity of Load Runners idler-rollers with long-lasting, rugged Load Rails®, to move your products, people, or process from Point A to Point B. Designed To Endure Extreme Operating Conditions Load Runners' treads are machined from high-alloy steel, then case hardened (Rc 55-60) for a wear-resistant outer shell and tough inner core. Precision tapered roller...

Load Runners* LOAD RUNNERS Heavy-Duty Idler Rollers & Rail I HIGHLY ENGINEERED Highly Regarded We Keep Things Moving Osborn Load Runners are the ultimate heavy-duty load rail and idler roller solution in the industry, providing precision performance across numerous applications. Available in all standard configurations -- either metric or inch, stud- or yoke-style - ranging in rolling sizes up to 12 inches, Load Runners help reduce your design time and lower overall material handling system costs. Our design engineers provide custom solutions to handle any challenge. Every Application Has...

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INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Primary Metals TOUGH ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRE TOUGH PRODUCTS... A steel mill was experiencing premature bearing failure that it suspected was a lubrication problem. After nearly two years of frequently replacing bearings, the company called Osborn. Once on-site, the Osborn field sales engineer confirmed a lubrication problem, but also identified a more urgent problem…the customer was using undersized rollers. Compounding the problem, the application included significant shock loads that were damaging the bearings almost immediately upon installation. After solving the shock load...

A customer in an oilfield was experiencing an ongoing misalignment problem with their cam follower and rail system. After several failed attempts to re-align the rails on their own, they called Osborn. The problem they faced is fairly common -- parallel rails with extended runs using plain cam followers and rail exclusively has a tendency to misalign. The solution was rather straight-forward: Osborn engineers specified v-groove cam followers and rail on one side, and plain cam followers and rail on the other. This new, dual configuration provided the additional "wiggle room" needed to help...

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Automotive KEEPING ASSEMBLY Load Runners are used on conveyor and handling systems in assembly plants and cylinder-actuated carriages on equipment, such as paint operations, sub-assemblies, automated storage and retrieval systems. High levels of weld spray and dirt combined with fluctuating ambient temperatures can spell disaster for idler rollers. Not only are Load Runners up to the operating environment, but they are designed to handle both high loads and speeds. Best yet, all Load Runners are tightly sealed and lubricated for life. Other related applications • Assembly...

I KEEP YOUR MACHINE ...with Osborn Load Runners and Load Rails. Osborn Load Runners have proven themselves in machines from sugar cane harvesters to haulage trucks, all manufactured by such companies as Caterpillar, Case, Komatsu, International, Liebherr, John Deere, Dresser, etc. Approximately 20 percent of any off-road heavy machinery's purchase price is contained in the undercarriage. More importantly, nearly 50 percent of maintenance costs will go into maintaining it. We know that one weak link in a system can cause a problem. That's why many undercarriage systems are integrally...

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Aggregate & Mining STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK & A HARD PLACE... A large aggregate supplier was having premature cam follower bearing failure at the end of its heavyduty material handling line. Loose material was falling onto the rails and repeatedly jamming the treads, causing excess heat and breach of seal integrity. Osborn analyzed the application and changed out the quarry’s rail and cam followers to a stock Load Runners V-groove configuration. The improvement over the previous solution was immediate and dramatic. The resulting product performance was measured at more than...

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Kinetic Architecture Load Runners and Load Rails are proven performers in some of the world’s most challenging applications. Through collaborative and visionary engineering on some of the world’s large moveable structures, Load Runners have become the workhorse of the kinetic architecture world. Strong and sturdy, Osborn’s heavy-duty, custom solutions have powered kinetic architectural projects across the globe with challenging load cases, including operable roofs from 80’–200’ and operable walls as tall as 139’. Featuring tapered roller bearings, Load Runners heavy-duty...