Roller Turn Roller & Chain Compatibility
What is a Roller Turn Roller and what role does it play in Overhead conveyor components?
A roller turn roller—often simply called a roller turn—is a guiding and support component used in the curved or transitional sections of an overhead conveyor. Its purpose is to help the trolley, chain, and attachments smoothly change direction while reducing wear and ensuring stable movement.
It belongs to the core family of overhead conveyor parts, including track sections, trolleys, chain assemblies, and overhead i beam conveyor components. Roller turns may feature sealed ball bearings, greaseable designs, various diameters, bore sizes, and face widths to match specific conveyor models and loads.
What are the most common Roller Turn Roller models purchased by North American buyers?
Below is a list of popular North American in-stock roller turn roller types frequently purchased for replacement or MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations). Many distributors provide same-day quoting and fast shipment, especially for standard X-series systems.
Common Fast-Ship, High-Demand SKUs
✅Jervis Webb series (e.g., Part #16493, #16472)
Widely used in X-348 and legacy conveyor lines; typical specs include 2-3/4" to 2-13/16" OD with 5/8" bore. Commonly stocked by North American distributors and available for immediate quotation.
✅Unibilt / X-Series (X-348, X-458, X-678) inventory rollers
Carried by several North American warehouses offering same-day quotes and 24–72 hour dispatch on standard roller turns.
✅OEM / Manufacturer-direct inventories（CamelConvey、Rapid/Daifuku / Frosteurope）
Manufacturers such as CamelConvey ,Frost-, Rapid-, or custom OEM factories list standard roller turns with published dimensions and load ratings, supporting fast production or sourcing.
What if the original brand Roller Turn Roller is out of stock? Can I use an OEM replacement?
Yes. OEM-engineered replacement roller turn rollers are the most common solution in when original-brand components are discontinued or back-ordered.
Key steps for a perfect OEM match:
✔ Measure all critical dimensions:
1.Outer diameter (O.D.)
2.Face width
3.Bore size
4.Bearing type (sealed / greaseable / replaceable)
5.Material & surface finishing
✔ Confirm load capacity & operating speed
Equivalent bearing ratings and steel hardness ensure identical or higher durability.
✔ Choose suppliers with cross-reference capability like CamelConvey
CamelConvry maintains interchange lists for common Webb, Unibilt, and system series roller turns.
✔ Request a sample for verification
A 1–2 piece trial installation is recommended before large-scale replacement.
Is there an official cross-reference table for converting original-brand parts to OEM equivalents?
Click the sample cross-reference table you can use on your website, product catalog, or purchasing documentation. This table shows commonly requested original-brand numbers and the typical OEM-equivalent descriptions used when submitting RFQs to factories.
How to use this table?
Add the "OEM Equivalent Description" directly to your RFQ and attach basic measurements or photos.
CamelConvey can reproduce these specifications with 1:1 interchange compatibility.
Contact us for more information or a customized conveyor solution.