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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
Conveyor belt idlers
Part 1: Troughed belt conveyor idlers

(metallic and non-metallic) for idler roller
rotational speeds of up to 750 revolutions
per minute
Published by SABS Standards Division

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Table of changes
Change No. Date Scope
Foreword
This South African standard was approved by National Committee SABS TC 1049, Belt conveying
equipment for loose bulk materials, in accordance with procedures of the SABS Standards Division, in
compliance with annex 3 of the WTO/TBT agreement.
This document was published in February 2012.
This document supersedes SABS 1313-1:2002 (edition 3.1).
SANS 1313 consists of the following parts under the general title Conveyor belt idlers:
Part 1: Troughed belt conveyor idlers (metallic and non-metallic) for idler rotational roller speeds up to
750 revolutions per minute.
Part 2: Link suspended idlers and fixed-form suspended idlers (metallic and non-metallic) for idler roller
rotational speeds of up to 750 revolutions per minute.
Part 3: Performance specifications for troughed belt conveyor idlers (metallic and non-metallic) for idler
roller rotational speeds of up to 750 revolutions per minute.
Annex A forms an integral part of this document. Annexes B and C are for information only.
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Contents
Page
Foreword
1 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................. 3
3 Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 4
4 Material requirements ............................................................................................................ 7
5 Types and series of idlers and types of roll shaft ends .......................................................... 8
6 Dimensional requirements ..................................................................................................... 14
7 Packing and marking .............................................................................................................. 22
Annex A (normative) Notes to purchasers ............................................................................. 23
Annex B (informative) Rubber discs (impact rings) for carrying idlers ..................................... 24
Annex C (informative) Quality verification of conveyor belt idlers ............................................ 27
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................. 28
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Conveyor belt idlers
Part 1:
Troughed belt conveyor idlers (metallic and non-metallic) for idler roller
rotational speeds of up to 750 revolutions per minute
1 Scope
This part of SANS 1313 specifies the characteristics of conveyor belt idlers that have metallic or non-
metallic rolls for belt widths of up to 2 400 mm and for rotational speeds of up to 750 revolutions per
minute.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies. Information on currently valid national and international
standards can be obtained from the SABS Standards Division.
DIN 15209, Continuous mechanical handling equipment – Belt conveyors, impact rings for carrying
idlers.
DIN 15210, Continuous mechanical handling equipment – Belt conveyors, discs for return idlers.
EN 10083-2, Steels for quenching and tempering – Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non alloy
steels.
SANS 657-3, Steel tubes for non-pressure purposes – Part 3: Steel tubes for rolls for conveyor belt
idlers.
SANS 966-1, Components of pressure pipe systems – Part 1: Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
pressure pipe systems.
SANS 1034, Grey iron castings.
SANS 4427-1/ISO 4427-1, Plastics piping systems – Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings for water
supply – Part 1: General.
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3 Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply.
3.1
acceptable
acceptable to the authority administering this standard or to the parties concluding the purchase
contract, as relevant
3.2
base
manufactured steel frame that has integral brackets that support the roll(s)
3.3
bearing
ball bearing or roller bearing upon which a roll rotates about its shaft (see figure 1)
Figure 1 — Typical idler roll assembly
3.4
bearing housing
part at each end of a roll into which a bearing and seals fit (see figure 1)
3.5
closed end
shaft end of a roll, on which the locating flats do not extend to the end of the shaft (see figures 2 and 9)
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 2 — Closed end shaft
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3.6
forward tilt
when viewed in the side view of the idler, the amount by which a vertical centre line (passing through the
centre of the shaft at the inner shoulder of the locating flat at the outer end of the wing roll) is offset with
respect to a vertical line passing through the corresponding position at the inner end of the wing roll
3.7
gap between in-line rolls
distance between two adjacent rolls of an in-line idler, measured at their closest point (see figure 3)
Figure 3 — Gap between in-line rolls
3.8
gauge length
distance between the inner shoulders of the flats of a roll shaft (see figures 1 and 2)
3.9
idler
complete assembly comprising a base and roll(s)
3.10
in-line idler
idler in which, when the idler is viewed in plan (see figure 4), the centre lines of all the rolls coincide
Figure 4 — In-line idler
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3.11
landing thickness
thickness of the material of a bracket where it is slotted to accept a roll shaft (see figure 5)
Figure 5 — Roll support slots
3.12
locating flats
parallel flats machined into each end of a roll shaft, where the shaft engages the roll support slots
3.13
offset idler
idler in which, when the idler is viewed in plan (see figure 6), the centre-lines of alternate rolls are offset
Figure 6 — Offset idler
3.14
open end
shaft end of a roll on which the locating flats extend to the end of the shaft (see figure 7)
Figure 7 — Open end shaft
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3.15
overlap of rolls in an offset idler
amount by which two adjacent rolls of an offset idler overlap each other, measured at the point of
maximum overlap (see figure 8)
Figure 8 — Overlap of offset idler
3.16
roll
revolving, cylindrical part of an idler, complete with shaft, bearings and seals (see figure 1)
3.17
roll length
length of the cylindrical portion of a roll (see figure 1)
3.18
roll shaft
shaft on which the roll rotates (see figure 1)
3.19
roll support slot
that part of a base that supports the roll shaft (see figure 5)
3.20
series
designation of size, indicating the shaft diameter at the bearing journal and shaft ends
3.21
slot pitch
distance between the centres of adjacent slots in a multiple-slot bracket (see figure 5)
4 Material requirements
4.1 Metallic rolls
The tube of a metallic roll shall be manufactured from steel tubing that complies with the requirements of
SANS 657-3 or from spun grey cast iron that complies with the requirements for grade 300 of
SANS 1034, as required (see annex A).
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4.2 Non-metallic rolls

The liners (or lagging) of non-metallic rolls shall be manufactured from one of the following materials, as
required (see annex A):
a) high-density polyethylene that complies with the relevant requirements of SANS 4427-1;
b) unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) that complies with the relevant requirements of
SANS 966-1;
c) polyurethane;
d) a rubber compound that complies with the relevant requirements of DIN 15209; or
e) any other non-metallic substance that enables the roll to comply with the requirements of this part of
SANS 1313.
4.3 Rubber discs

Rubber discs for impact idlers and for return idlers shall be manufactured from a rubber compound of
hardness that complies with the relevant requirements of DIN 15209 or DIN 15210. The flame
resistance, flame retardant properties and temperature limits shall be as required (see annex A).
NOTE See annex B for more information on rubber discs (impact rings) for carrying idlers.
4.4 Shafts
Shafts shall be manufactured from steel that complies with the requirements for grade C 22E of
EN 10083-2, or better.
4.5 Bases
Bases shall be manufactured from steel that complies with the requirements for grade 300 WA or better.
5 Types and series of idlers and types of roll shaft ends

NOTE For more information on the quality verification of conveyer belt idlers, see annex C.
5.1 Types of idlers
5.1.1 General
Conveyor belt idlers shall be of one of the types given in 5.1.2 to 5.1.10 (inclusive) and, when relevant,
with rolls in-line or offset, as required (see annex A):
5.1.2 Extended return idler (see figures 2 and 9)
For fixing dimensions refer to tables 5 and 11.
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Figure 9 — Extended return idler
5.1.3 Three-roll or five-roll troughing idlers (see figure 10)
a) Offset three-roll troughing idler
b) Three-roll troughing idler
Figure 10 — Typical troughing idlers
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c) Offset five-roll troughing idler
Figure 10 — Typical troughing idlers (concluded)
5.1.4 Three-roll or five-roll impact idlers (see figure 11)
a) Offset three-roll troughing impact idler
b) Three-roll troughing impact idler
Figure 11 — Typical impact idlers
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c) Offset five-roll troughing impact idlers
Figure 11 — Typical impact idlers (concluded)
5.1.5 Single-roll flat carrying idlers (see figure 12)
Figure 12 — Single-roll flat carrying idler
5.1.6 Single-roll flat return idlers (see figure 13)
Figure 13 — Single-roll flat return idler
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5.1.7 Two-roll V-return idlers (see figure 14)
In this figure, the drop height is fixed at 150 mm ± 2 mm.
Figure 14 — Two-roll V-return idler
5.1.8 Two-roll flat return idlers (see figure 15)
In this figure, the drop height is fixed at 150 mm ± 2 mm.
Figure 15 — Two-roll flat return idler
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5.1.9 Picking idlers (see figure 16)
Figure 16 — Picking idler
5.1.10 Two-roll troughing idlers (see figure 17)
Figure 17 — Two-roll troughing idler
5.2 Idler series

Idlers shall be of one of the following series, as required (see annex A) and the series numbers shall be
equal to the nominal bearing bore and to the nominal shaft end diameter, in millimetres:
a) series 20;
b) series 25;
c) series 30;
d) series 35; and
e) series 40.
NOTE Idlers of series 30 and above are restricted to a minimum nominal roll diameter of 150 mm.
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5.3 Types of roll shaft ends

Roll shaft ends shall be of the closed-end, open-end or extended closed-end type (see figures 2 and 7),
as required (see annex A). (See also table 2.)
6 Dimensional requirements
NOTE The dimensions of steel tubes for use in the manufacture of mild steel rolls are specified in SANS 657-3.
6.1 Diameter and wall thickness of rolls (other than impact rolls)
6.1.1 The nominal roll diameter of metallic and non-metallic rolls shall be one of those given in
column 1 of table 1, as required (see annex A).
6.1.2 When measured in accordance with SANS 1313-3, the actual diameter of a roll shall be as
indicated in column 2 of table 1.
6.1.3 When measured in accordance with SANS 1313-3, the wall thickness of a metallic roll shall be as
given in columns 5 and 6 of table 1.
Table 1 — Dimensions and wall thickness of rolls
1 2 3 4 5 6
a
Roll diameter D Wall thicknessb
Nominal Nominal
Nominal Actual max. min.
preferred alternative
101 101,6 102,0 101,2 3 3,5
108 108 108,4 107,6 3,8 4,5
127 127 127,4 126,6 3,8 4,5 to 6
133 133,1 133,5 132,7 4 6
152 152,4 153,0 151,8 4 6
159 158,8 159,4 158,2 4 6
165 165,1 165,7 164,2 4,5 6
178 177,8 178,4 177,2 4,5 6
219 219,1 219,7 218,5 6 –
a
For location of dimension D, see figures 10 to 13 and figures 16 and 17.
b
Tubes up to and including 4,5 mm wall thickness are subject to a mill rolling
tolerance of ± 0,2 mm. Tubes of above 4,5 mm wall thickness are subject to a mill
rolling tolerance of ± 0,28 mm. All measurements to be taken 150 mm from the end
of the tube.
6.2 Roll shaft ends

When measured in accordance with SANS 1313-3, the dimensions of roll shaft ends shall be within the
appropriate limits given in columns 2 to 7 of table 2.
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Table 2 — Roll shaft end dimensions
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Roll shaft end diameter Width across flat Length of flat
Idler series ds E N
max. min. max. min. max. min.
20 20,01 19,5 14,2 13,5 10,0 9,5
25 25,02 24,5 18,2 17,5 12,0 11,5
a
25 25,01 24,5 13,2 12,5 20,0 19,5
30 30,01 29,5 29,5 21,5 14,0 13,5
35 35,01 34,5 34,5 26,5 14,0 13,5
40 40,01 39,5 39,5 31,5 14,0 13,5
a
Applicable to series 25 extended closed-end roll shaft only.
6.3 Roll support slots

The dimensions of roll support slots (see figure 5) shall conform to the appropriate values given in
columns 2 to 7 of table 3.
Table 3 — Roll support slot dimensions
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Slot width Landing thickness Slot depth
Idler series +2,0 Slot pitch
max. min. max. min. −1,0
20 15,5 14,25 7,5 6,0 25,0 –
25 19,5 18,25 10,5 6,0 30,0 –
25a 15,5 14,25 8,0 6,0 30,0 25,0 to 30,0
30 23.5 22,25 12,0 8,0 35,0 –
35 28,5 27,25 12,0 8,0 40,0 –
40 33,5 32,25 12,0 10,0 45,0 –
a
Applicable to series 25 extended closed-end roll shaft only.
6.4 Idler fixings
6.4.1 Distance between centres of fixings
The distance between the centres of fixings for idlers (see dimension A in figures 10 to 17) shall be as
given in column 2 of table 4, appropriate to the required nominal belt width given in column 1.
6.4.2 Type of fixing slots
The type of fixing slots for idlers shall be as given in columns 3 to 17 of table 4, appropriate to the
required nominal belt width (see annex A), the type of idler and the idler series.
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Table 4 — Type of idler fixing slots
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Type of idler fixing slots
Distance
Type of idler
between
Nominal fixing Troughing idlers 2-roll Flat return, flat carrying Impact idlers, 3-roll,
belt width centres V-form, 3-roll and 5-roll and V-return idlers 5-roll and picking idlers
Idler series
A 20 25 30 35 40 20 25 30 35 40 20 25 30 35 40
400 634 a a b b c c
450 686 a a b b c c
500 736 a a b b c c
600 838 a a b b c c
750 990 a a d b b b c c d
900 1 144 a a d b b b c c d
1 050 1 296 b b d b b b c c d d d
1 200 1 448 b b d d d b b b b b c c d d d
1 350 1 600 b d d d d b b b b b c d d d d
1 500 1 752 d d e e b c c c d d e e
1 650 1 904 d e e e b c c c d e e e
1 800 2 058 d e e e b c c c d e e e
2 000 2 260 e e e e c d d d e e e
2 100 2 362 e e e e c d d d e e e
2 200 2 464 e e e e c d d d e e e
2 400 2 668 e e e e d d e e e e e
NOTE 1 Dimensions are subject to a tolerance of ± 2,0 mm.
NOTE 2 See table 5 for the dimensions of the various fixing types.
6.5 Number, spacing and dimensions of fixing slots

The number, spacing and dimensions of the fixing slots shall conform to the values given in columns 2
to 5 of table 5, appropriate to the type of fixing given in table 4. The long axis of the slot shall be parallel
to the direction of belt travel. The recommended nominal size of the fixing bolt is given in column 6.
Table 5 — Fixing slot dimensions (see also table 4)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Details of slots for bolts
b Recommended
Type of Number Distance Minimum
nominal size of
fixinga of slots between centres c
Width of slots length of slots
bolt
C
a 1 – 14 25 M12
b 2 100 14 25 M12
c 2 150 18 30 M16
d 2 240 18 30 M16
e 2 310 18 30 M16
NOTE For location of dimension C, see figures 10 to 16.
a
See table 4.
b
Subject to a tolerance of ± 2 mm.
c
Subject to a tolerance of ± 0,5 mm.
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6.6 Troughing and impact idlers
6.6.1 Number of rolls
The number of rolls on an impact idler shall be two, three or five and the number of rolls on a troughing
idler shall be two, three or five, as required (see annex A).
6.6.2 Gauge length of rolls
When measured in accordance with SANS 1313-3, the gauge length of rolls (see figure 1) shall conform
to the appropriate value given in columns 2 to 7 (as relevant) of table 6, appropriate to the required
nominal belt width given in column 1.
Table 6 — Gauge lengths and roll face length of rolls
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Gauge length
Type of idler
Belt width Troughing and
Troughing 2-roll V- 1-roll
1-roll flat return, Picking
impact and impact return, flat extended
flat carrying centre rolla, b
3-roll 5-roll 2-roll return return
400 180 250 494

450 200 300 546
500 210 350 596
600 250 400 310 698 802
750 300 410 850 410 954
900 350 485 1 004 546 1 107
1 050 400 250 570 1 156 698 1 258
1 200 460 280 645 1 308 850 1 410
1 350 510 310 730 1 460 1004 1 564
1 500 570 350 810 1 612 1 156 1 710
1 650 620 380 895 1 764 1 308 1 860
1 800 670 410 975 1 918 1 460 2 010
2 000 750 460 1 085 2 120 1 612
2 100 775 485 1 156 2 222 1 764
2 200 810 500 1 195 2 320 1 764
2 400 880 546 1 308 2 528 2 120
NOTE 1 Gauge length subject to a tolerance of −1 mm. (The dimensions of rolls for picking idlers are under
review and will be the subject of a future amendment.)
NOTE 2 Roll face length (all idlers except extended return idlers) is 10 mm less than the gauge length.
NOTE 3 Roll face length (extended return idlers) is 32 mm less than the gauge length.
NOTE 4 Roll face length subject to a tolerance of −1 mm.
a
Gauge length of wing rolls on picking idlers for belt widths up to and including 1 800 shall be 210 mm.
b
Gauge length of wing rolls on picking idlers for belt widths greater than 1 800 shall be 250 mm.
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6.6.3 Angle of inclination of rolls
6.6.3.1 Troughing and impact idlers (see figures 10, 11 and 17)
The angle of inclination of the outer rolls to the horizontal (see α in figures 10, 11 and 17) shall, subject
to a tolerance of ± 0,5°, be
a) in the case of offset idlers: 20°, 25°, 35° or 45°, as required (see annex A);
b) in the case of three-roll in-line idlers: 20°, 35° or 45°, as required (see annex A); and
c) in the case of two-roll V-form trough idlers: a maximum of 20°, as required (see annex A).
The angle of inclination (0,5 α) of the inner rolls of a five-roll offset idler (see figures 10(c) and 11(c))
shall, subject to a tolerance of ± 0,5°, be half the angle of inclination of the outer rolls.
6.6.3.2 Picking idlers (see figure 16)
In the case of picking idlers, the outer (wing) rolls shall be series 25 of diameter 127 mm, and the angle
of inclination of the outer rolls to the horizontal shall, subject to a tolerance of ± 0,5°, be 20°, and the
lower edge of the outer roll shall be 13 mm below the top of the horizontal roll.
6.6.3.3 Transition idlers
Transition idlers may have angles of inclination other than those given in 6.6.3.1, but the actual angles
shall be within 0,5° of the designed angles. The angles of inclination of outer rolls may be adjustable.
6.6.4 Forward tilt
Troughed idlers shall be tilted forward in the direction of the belt travel, in order to assist training, as
specified (see annex A). The forward tilt of outer rolls shall be the minimum commensurate with the
application as shown in table 7. The forward tilting of inclined rolls is not applicable to reversible
conveyors. (In the case of five-roll idlers the forward tilt on the inner wing rolls shall be half of that of the
outer wing rolls.)
Table 7 — Forward tilt
1 2
Forward tilt
Belt width
Tolerance ± 3
400 to 600 5
750 to 1 200 7
1 350 to 1 800 10
2 000 to 2 400 13
NOTE The forward tilt values indicated
do not apply to transition idlers and belt
friendly v-return idlers.
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6.6.5 Gap between in-line rolls (see figure 3)
The width of the gap between the in-line rolls of an idler, based on a square-end roll the face length of
which is 10 mm less than the gauge length, shall not exceed the values given in table 8. The gap for
wing roll angles not catered for in table 8 shall be as specified (see annex A).
Table 8 — Gap between in-line rolls
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Idler wing roll angle
degrees
Type of
shaft 0 5,0 7,5 10,0 12,5 15,0 17,5 20,0 25,0 27,5 30,0 35,0
Gap between rolls
mm
Closed-end 60 50 40 35 30 25a 20a 15a
b
Open-end 45 35 30 25 20 15
NOTE 1 See figure 3 for the definition of gap.
NOTE 2 The gap is applicable to 2-roll, 3-roll and 5-roll idlers, whether carrying or return.
a
For rolls of diameter 102 mm, use open-end shafts only.
b
In the case of rolls of diameter 102 mm, series 25, the shaft end chamfer needs special attention.
6.6.6 Overlap of offset rolls (see figure 8)
The overlap of the offset rolls of an idler, based on a square-end roll the face length of which is 10 mm
less than the gauge length, shall be in the range 6 mm to 18 mm.
6.6.7 Spacing of rolls
6.6.7.1 Spacing of offset rolls (see figure 6)
The horizontal distance between the axis of the centre roll and the axis of an offset roll, when the rolls
are aligned parallel to each other, shall, subject to a tolerance of +5 mm, be as follows:
a) 150 mm in the case of idlers the nominal roll diameter of which is less than or equal to 150 mm; and
b) 180 mm in the case of idlers the nominal roll diameter of which exceeds 150 mm.
6.6.7.2 Spacing of horizontally aligned rolls (see figure 6)
In the case of horizontally aligned rolls, the gap between the main support member and the idler roll
face, when the rolls are aligned parallel to each other, shall be 30 mm ± 6 mm.
6.6.8 Bracket spacing
The support slot bracket mountings for both offset and in-line rolls shall be so positioned that the
distance between the inner faces of the brackets is, subject to a tolerance of +2 mm, equal to the gauge
length of the rolls.
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6.6.9 Impact idler base
Impact idler bases shall be rated for impact loads.
If so required (see annex A), locking devices shall be supplied to keep rolls positively in the roll support
slot.
6.6.10 Roll height above idler base
The height above the idler base of the centre roll of offset and in-line rolls of troughing idlers, picking
idlers and impact idlers shall be within the appropriate limits given in table 9 or table 10, as relevant.
Table 9 — Roll height above idler base for troughing, 2-roll V-form,
picking and impact idlers — Series 20 and 25 idlers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
a
Roll height B , above idler base
Nominal roll diameter
Idler types Idlers with offset rolls and 2-roll V-form

Idlers with in-line rolls
troughing idlers
100 125 150 125 150
max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min.
Troughing and picking 192 188 205 201 217 213 247 243 259 255
Impact – – 211 201 223 213 253 243 265 255
a
For location of dimension B, see figures 10, 11, 16 and 17.
Table 10 — Roll height above idler base for troughing,

picking and impact idlers — Series 30, 35 and 40 idlers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
a
Roll height B , above idler base
Belts widths not exceeding 1 350 Belts width exceeding 1 350
Idler types Nominal roll diameter
150 165 180 150 165 180
max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min.
Series 30 and 35 idlers
Troughing 267 253 274 270 280 276 287 283 294 290 300 296
Impact 273 263 280 270 286 276 293 283 300 290 306 296
Series 40 idlers
Troughing and
picking 287 283 294 290 300 296 312 308 318 314 325 321
Impact 293 283 300 290 306 296 318 308 324 314 331 321
a
For location of dimension B, see figures 10, 11, 16 and 17.
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6.6.11 Tolerance on thickness of covering material (lagging tolerance)
The tolerance on thickness (lagging tolerance) shall not exceed ± 0,5 mm.
Joints in lagging shall be ground smooth and shall be continuous.
6.7 Flat carrying and flat return idlers
The gauge length of rolls of flat carrying and flat return idlers shall conform to the appropriate value
given in column 5 or 6 of table 6, subject to a tolerance of −1 mm.
6.7.2 Roll height above idler base of flat carrying idlers
The height above the idler base of the roll of a flat carrying idler shall be within the appropriate limits
given in table 11.
Table 11 — Roll height above idler base for flat carrying idlers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Roll height Ba, above idler base
Nominal roll diameter
Idler series
100 125 150 165 180
max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min.
20 150 146 162 158 – – – – – –
25 – – 162 158 174 170 – – – –
30 – – 180 176 192 188 198 194 205 201
35 – – – – 192 188 198 194 205 201
40 – – – – 192 188 192 188 205 201
a
For location of dimension B, see figure 12.
6.7.3 Drop height of flat return idlers
The drop height of flat return idlers (see figure 13) shall, subject to a tolerance of ± 2 mm, be 40 mm or
90 mm, as required (see annex A).
6.8 Two-roll V-return idlers (V or flat)
The gauge length of rolls of two-roll return idlers shall conform to the appropriate value given in column 4
of table 6, subject to a tolerance of −1 mm.
6.8.2 Angle of inclination of rolls
The angle of inclination of rolls in a V-form idler (see β in figure 14) shall, subject to a tolerance of ± 0,5°,
be 5° or 10°, as required (see annex A).
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6.8.3 Drop height
Unless otherwise required (see annex A), the drop height of V-return idlers (see figure 14) shall be
150 mm ± 2 mm, measured vertically at the intersection point of the centre lines of the rolls and fixing
holes or as per figure 15 for two-roll flat return idlers.
6.8.4 Gap between rolls
The width of the gap between the in-line rolls shall be as given in table 8.
7 Packing and marking

7.1 Packing
If so required (see annex A), idler rolls shall be bound together (with steel or plastics strapping) into units
suitable for transportation and in such a way that the idler rolls will not scatter when the strapping is cut
off. Idler rolls may, if so required (see annex A), be packed in a manageable container.
7.2 Marking
7.2.1 Idler base
The following information shall be legibly and indelibly marked in an acceptable place on the base of
each idler:
a) the manufacturer's trade name or trademark (or both); and
b) in the case of troughing idlers, the direction of travel of the belt.
7.2.2 Rolls
The following information shall be legibly and indelibly marked in an acceptable place (e.g. on the
bearing housing or shaft) on each roll:
a) the manufacturer's trade name or trademark (or both); and
b) the month and year of manufacture.
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Annex A
(normative)
Notes to purchasers
The following requirements shall be specified in tender invitations and in each order or contract:
a) the material of rolls (see 4.1 and 4.2);
b) the flame resistance, flame retardant properties and temperature limits of rubber discs (see 4.3);
c) the type and series of idlers, whether with in-line or offset rolls and the type of roll shaft ends (see
clause 5.);
d) whether roll shafts are to have closed ends, open ends or extended closed ends (see 5.3);
e) the nominal roll diameter (see 6.1.1);
f) the nominal width of the belt to be carried (see 6.4.2);
g) in the case of impact and troughing idlers, the number of rolls (see 6.6.1);
h) the angle of inclination of rolls (see 6.6.3, as relevant);
i) for troughing and impact idlers the angle of inclination of outer rolls (see 6.6.3.1);
j) whether idlers are to be tilted forward (see 6.6.4);
k) the gap for wing roll angles other than those specified in table 8 (see 6.6.5);
l) whether locking devices for idler rolls are to be supplied on impact idler bases (see 6.6.9);
m) in the case single roll flat return idlers, the drop height (see 6.7.3);
n) whether the angle of inclination of V rolls shall be 5° or 10° (see 6.8.2);
o) in the case of V-return idlers, the drop height if other than as specified (see 6.8.3); and
p) whether idler rolls are to be bound together for transportation purposes, or packed in a container
(see 7.1).
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Annex B
(informative)
Rubber discs (impact rings) for carrying idlers

The dimensions of rubber discs (impact rings) for carrying idlers (see figure B.1), in accordance with
DIN 15209 and DIN 15210, are given in table B.1 and table B.2, respectively, for easy reference.
NOTE The shape, form and dimensions of the rubber disc (impact ring) could differ from locally produced items.
The Shore hardness on the transport area of the impact idler should be between 50 A and 60 A. Where
required, oil-resistant or flameproof material (or both) should be used.
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a) DIN 15209 impact ring
b) DIN 15210 impact ring (form A) c) DIN 15210 impact ring (form B)
Figure B.1 — Impact rings for carrying idlers
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Table B.1 — Dimensions of rubber discs (impact rings)

for carrying idlers (DIN 15209 — see figure B.1(a))
1 2 3 4 5
Outside diameter Inside diameter
b1 Roll size b2
d2 d1
25 51,0 51,0
57,0 57,0
108
63,5 63,5
30 76,0 76,1
133 63,5 63,5
76,0 76,1
35 89,0 ≈ 0,75 × b1 88,9
159 76,0 76,1
89,0 88,9
108,0 108,0
40
108,0 108,0
194
133,0 133,0
45 108,0 108,0
219 133,0 133,0
NOTE These dimensions are for guidance only.
Table B.2 — Dimensions of rubber discs (impact rings) for

carrying idlers (DIN 15210 — see figures B.1(b) and B.1(c))
1 2 3 4 5
Outside diameter Inside diameter
b1 Roll size b2 b3
d2 d1
51,0 51,0
57,0 57,0
108 25 63,5 63,5
76,0 76,1
133 63,5 40 63,5
76,0 76,1
30 89,0 88,9
76,0 76,1
159 89,0 > b1 88,9
108,0 108,0
35 108,0 108,0
194
133,0 133,0
40 108,0 50 108,0
219 133,0 133,0
45 159,0 159,0
NOTE These dimensions are for guidance only.
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Annex C
(informative)
Quality verification of conveyor belt idlers
C.1 When a purchaser requires ongoing verification of the quality of conveyor belt idlers, it is
suggested that, instead of concentrating solely on evaluation of the final product, he also direct his
attention to the manufacturer's quality system. In this connection it should be noted that SANS 9001
covers the provision of an integrated quality system.
C.2 If no information about the implementation of quality control or testing during manufacture is
available to help in assessing the quality of a lot, and a purchaser wishes to establish by inspection and
testing of samples of the final product whether a lot (as defined in SANS 1313-3) of the idlers complies
with this part of SANS 1313, use the sampling plan given in SANS 1313-3
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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Conveyor belt idlers

Part 1: Troughed belt conveyor idlers

Published by SABS Standards Division

This document was published in February 2012.

This document supersedes SABS 1313-1:2002 (edition 3.1).

2 Normative references ............................................................................................................. 3

4 Material requirements ............................................................................................................ 7

6 Dimensional requirements ..................................................................................................... 14

7 Packing and marking .............................................................................................................. 22

Annex A (normative) Notes to purchasers ............................................................................. 23

Annex C (informative) Quality verification of conveyor belt idlers ............................................ 27

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Conveyor belt idlers

SANS 1034, Grey iron castings.

Figure 1 — Typical idler roll assembly

Figure 2 — Closed end shaft

Figure 3 — Gap between in-line rolls

Figure 4 — In-line idler

Figure 5 — Roll support slots

Figure 6 — Offset idler

Figure 7 — Open end shaft

Figure 8 — Overlap of offset idler

4.2 Non-metallic rolls

4.3 Rubber discs

5 Types and series of idlers and types of roll shaft ends

5.1 Types of idlers

5.1.2 Extended return idler (see figures 2 and 9)

For fixing dimensions refer to tables 5 and 11.

Figure 9 — Extended return idler

5.1.3 Three-roll or five-roll troughing idlers (see figure 10)

a) Offset three-roll troughing idler

b) Three-roll troughing idler

Figure 10 — Typical troughing idlers

c) Offset five-roll troughing idler

Figure 10 — Typical troughing idlers (concluded)

5.1.4 Three-roll or five-roll impact idlers (see figure 11)

a) Offset three-roll troughing impact idler

b) Three-roll troughing impact idler

Figure 11 — Typical impact idlers

c) Offset five-roll troughing impact idlers

Figure 11 — Typical impact idlers (concluded)

5.1.5 Single-roll flat carrying idlers (see figure 12)

Figure 12 — Single-roll flat carrying idler

5.1.6 Single-roll flat return idlers (see figure 13)

Figure 13 — Single-roll flat return idler

5.1.7 Two-roll V-return idlers (see figure 14)

In this figure, the drop height is fixed at 150 mm ± 2 mm.

Figure 14 — Two-roll V-return idler

5.1.8 Two-roll flat return idlers (see figure 15)

In this figure, the drop height is fixed at 150 mm ± 2 mm.

Figure 15 — Two-roll flat return idler

5.1.9 Picking idlers (see figure 16)

Figure 16 — Picking idler

5.1.10 Two-roll troughing idlers (see figure 17)

Figure 17 — Two-roll troughing idler

5.2 Idler series

d) series 35; and

5.3 Types of roll shaft ends

Table 1 — Dimensions and wall thickness of rolls

6.2 Roll shaft ends

Table 2 — Roll shaft end dimensions