Overview
The Osborn VLRE-2-1/2 is a precision Load Runners® idle roller designed for heavy-duty load transport and guidance in industrial manufacturing environments. Load Runners® are idler rollers developed by Osborn and are used for transporting and guiding heavy loads in industrial manufacturing processes. This model features a v-groove profile with eccentric stud mounting, enabling precision alignment and load adjustment in conveyor systems, power transmission applications, and automated production lines.
Key Features
- V-Groove Design: Precision v-grooved roller surface for stable contact with load rails and consistent load guidance
- Eccentric Stud Mount: Adjustable mounting enables field alignment without replacing the entire unit
- Relubricatable Ball Bearings: Sealed ball bearing design with relubrication capability for extended operational life and reduced maintenance intervals
- High-Alloy Steel Tread: Hardened rolling surface for durability under continuous heavy-duty loads
- Compact Footprint: 2.50″ diameter roller with 1.32″ width fits standard load rail track systems
Technical Specifications
| Roller Diameter | 2.50″ (2-1/2″) |
| Roller Width | 1.32″ (1-5/16″) |
| Stud Diameter | 0.75″ (3/4″) |
| Stud Length | 1.75″ (1-3/4″) |
| Mount Style | Eccentric Stud |
| Bearing Type | Ball Bearings (sealed, relubricatable) |
| Tread Material | High-Alloy Steel |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs (0.636 kg) |
| Manufacturer | Osborn (Load Runners® brand) |
| Series | Load Runners® Idle Roller Series |
Typical Applications
Load Runners are specially developed by Osborn for heavy-duty applications and can support high radial and axial loads simultaneously. The VLRE-2-1/2 is suited for:
- Conveyor and material handling systems in manufacturing plants
- Heavy-load transport and guidance in production lines
- Industrial automation and power transmission systems
- Primary metals, automotive, and general manufacturing facilities
- Precision load rail track guidance systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Osborn Load Rails (standard 60-65 Rc hardened load rails)
- Industrial load rail track systems rated for precision load guidance
- Conveyor systems requiring v-groove idle roller guidance
- Custom load handling and motion control assemblies
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. Osborn offers custom solutions for specialized load rail configurations.
Works With
- Osborn Load Runners® guide rail systems (metric and inch configurations)
- Standard industrial conveyor and material handling frameworks
- Precision load rail track assemblies
- Heavy-duty idler roller assemblies and positioning systems
