IDLER MOUNTING
The MSI is usually installed in conveyors employing conventional rigid structure idlers. Within this type of
idler, construction will vary depending on the manufacture and the application. The idler depicted in the
Installation Procedure uses an angle iron spine. The following depicts alternate idler construction and tips on
how they should be modified and installed.
TROUGHED IDLER WITH CHANNEL SPINE
idler modification
idler installation
100 mm
(4")
12.7 mm
(0.5")
before
after
customer’s idler
gusset reinforcement
if required, see
Installation Procedure
foot pads welded
to idler spine
idler clip
customer bolts
(4 places)
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