DEAD SHAFT vs. LIVE SHAFT

When you decide to purchase idler rollers, you will need to choose either a live shaft or a dead shaft.  Each has its key advantages and the decision depends solely on your unique manufacturing requirements.

Dead Shaft

• Bearings are installed INSIDE the body
• Inside bearings mean minimizing roller deflection
• Less expensive
• Lower rolling inertia

Live Shaft

• Shaft ends are fixed to the roller body
• Self-aligning bearings can be used
• Withstands harsher and high-temperature environments
• Holds up to higher workloads

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