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Cushioning Roller Covering System
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Apply an added layer of protection to 1.9”-2.0” metal conveyor rollers with VinylGuard’s cushioning, shock-absorbing, rugged and abrasion-resistant coverings. Using heat shrink-to-fit technology, coverings are added quickly and easily.

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Enhance the performance and longevity of your metal conveyor rollers with VinylGuard’s advanced coverings. These rugged, abrasion-resistant coverings provide cushioning and shock absorption, offering an added layer of protection for your rollers. With our heat shrink-to-fit technology, the coverings can be applied quickly and easily, ensuring a perfect fit and superior durability for your conveyor system.

Cushioning Roller Covering System – Foam Rubber Cushioning Tubes
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- Supplied in 5-ft. lengths
- 1/4″ thick nitrile butadiene foam rubber provides a cushioning and bounce-dampening surface
- High-compression foam construction cushions weigh up to 40 pounds per square inch – A 10-inch roller supports loads of up to 400 pounds over its full-length
- Closed cell construction – Foam rubber will not absorb or transmit moisture or liquids used for sanitary wash-downs and maintenance
- Easily cut to cover the exact length of the 1.9″-2.0″ roller
- Minimal scrap waste – Odd lengths of foam rubber can be abutted over rollers and covered with VinylGuard








Applications
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- Protection of Metal Conveyor Rollers
- Protection to Rollers in Manufacturing Plants
- Safe Transport of Food Products
- Cushioning and Shock Absorption








#### Product Details

- Supplied in 50-ft. spools
- VinylGuard shrink-to-fit covering is specifically diameter-sized to cover, secure and protect the foam rubber and provide a rugged, cushioned roller surface
- 50 mils thick, VinylGuard conveyor roller covers are long-lasting and highly abrasion, chemical and oil resistant
- Available in USFDA (21 CFR) Food-Grade VinylGuard for material handling equipment that complies with the Food and Drug Administration’s requirements for indirect contact with food.

#### Technical Data

- Minimum Recommended Shrink Temperature: 100°C (212°F)
- Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to 105°C (-4°F to 221°F)
- Tensile Strength: 3,000 psi
    Durometer: 85
- Durometer Shore A
- Storage: Heat sensitive – Store at 70°F or below

#### Standard VinylGuard Colors

- 3 standard colors for the cushioning, shock-absorbing roller cover system
- 1 standard color for the Food-Grade USFDA (21 CFR) cushioning, shock-absorbing roller cover system
- Custom colors available upon request





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    #### How to Apply VinylGuard Conveyor Roller Covers
    
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    #### Insultab Vinylguard Brochure
    
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