Osborn Load Runners
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IDLER ROLLER & RAIL SOLUTIONS

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. Established in 1887 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.,...

Load Runners Product Information Industry Spotlights Product listing Inch Size Plain Concentric Stud Style Plain Eccentric Stud Style Plain Yoke Style Crowned Yoke Style Flanged Concentric Stud Style Flanged Eccentric Stud Style Flanged Yoke Style V-Grooved Concentric Stud Style V-Grooved Eccentric Stud Style V-Grooved Yoke Style Shafts for Yoke Style Idler-Rollers Flanged Crown Stud Style C A Double-Flanged Stud Style Cam Runners ® Stainless Steel Stud Style High Temp Stud Style Nylon Tread Stud Style Urethane Tread Stud Style Metric Size Load Rails Track Requirements Part Numbering...

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 signicant role in the overall success of any rail-riding operation. Properly specied, 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/specication/sourcing process. Application Considerations: The...

WHAT’S YOUR Pure Radial Load Load bearing roller assemblies are designed to support moving (dynamic) loads or stationary (static) loads. The load that the rollers will be supporting can be communicated using the following terminology: Radial Load: Load applied to 90 degrees with the bearing bore or axis of rotation. Thrust Load: Load applied parallel with the bearing bore or axis of rotation. Rollers in many applications experience a load comprised of radial and thrust load which can be referred to as combination load. This load may not be intentionally designed into the application, but a...

LOAD RUNNERS Overview & Technical Information Load Runners 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 longlasting, 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 bearings (larger sizes) and...

LOAD RUNNERS Custom Designs and Special Features Engineered In addition to the standard Load Runners idler-rollers listed in this catalog, custom tread proles, studs and special features are available. A few examples include: Stainless steel treads, studs Special plating (zinc, chrome etc.) Non-metallic tread materials (urethane, nylon, etc.) Special seals Special lubricants Provision for re-lubrication Crowned proles Solid lubricants Double-flange rollers Consult Osborn with special features or requirements not listed. Bearing Disassembly (If Required) Tapered-roller-bearing assemblies...

LOAD RUNNERS Heavy-Duty Idler Rollers & Rail HIGHLY ENGINEERED Highly Regarded Every Application Has Its Own Unique Requirements Engineering expertise and manufacturing skills are what set the Load Runners brand apart. We collaborate with customers across the globe to solve their unique load-handling challenges all with one common goal: achieving optimum results. Before recommending a custom solution, we consider many specic attributes: moisture extremes, temperature, speed, loads, lubrication requirements, operating environment, and cycle counts. In addition to thousands of standard...

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 congurations -- 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. Roller Body Width Stud Type Shoulder Length Eccentric Length Overall Width Roller Width Shoulder Length Yoke Type Bore...

LOAD RUNNERS CAD-Download Available for easy incorperation into your designs

INDUSTRY Spotlights

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 eld sales engineer conrmed a lubrication problem, but also identied a more urgent problem…the customer was using undersized rollers. Compounding the problem, the application included signicant shock loads that were damaging the bearings almost immediately upon installation. After solving the shock load...

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Oil Field & Petrochemical RELIABILITY THROUGH PROPER ALIGNMENT... A customer in an oileld 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 specied v-groove cam followers and rail on one side, and plain cam followers and rail on the other....