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Conveyor Roller Load Capacity Chart

Reference chart showing load capacity (Kg) by roller length for our standard roller diameter and thickness combinations, to help you select the right conveyor roller for your application.

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7 Standard Roller Sizes 9 Length Options Up to 500 Kg per Roller
Understanding Load Capacity

Distributive, Not Concentric

It's imperative to recognize that the load-carrying capacity of a conveyor roller is distributive and not concentric. If you have to carry a pallet load of 1 ton, it does not mean each individual roller must support 1 ton — if the pallet footprint sits across, say, 10 rollers, the 1-ton load is divided across those 10 rollers.

The load-carrying capacity also has an inverse relationship with the length of the conveyor roller — for the same diameter and thickness, a longer roller has a lower load capacity than a shorter one, as the chart below shows.

1000 kg
pallet load spread across 10 rollers  =  100 kg per roller, not the full 1000 kg on any single roller.
Distributive Load — Correct

Load spread evenly — full roller length

E.g. 50kg distributed across a full 500mm roller.

VS
Concentric Load — Avoid

Load concentrated — small section only

E.g. 50kg on just 100mm of that same roller is not covered by the rated capacity.

Reference Chart

Roller Length (mm) x Capacity (Kg)

Cross-reference your roller's diameter x thickness with the required length. For example, at 300mm length, a 60.3mm diameter x 1.6mm thick roller has a load capacity of 180 Kg — highlighted below.

Roller Dia x Thickness (mm) 200mm 300mm 400mm 600mm 800mm 1000mm 1300mm 1600mm 1800mm
31.75 x 1.6 100805030xxxxx
38.1 x 1.6 150120906030xxxx
50.8 x 1.6 17017015012010080xxx
60.3 x 1.6 20018016015013010080xx
60.3 x 2.5 30030030030025020010070x
76.2 x 3 500450450450450400400300x
90 x 3 500500500500500450400400300

x — we do not recommend the lengths for the said roller dia. Values are load capacity in Kg per roller and are for reference and indicative purposes only; actual capacity varies with material, bearing type, loading conditions, and operating environment.

Applying the Chart

From Chart to Real Application

At Least 3 Rollers Under the Load

As a rule, at least 3 rollers should support the product at any given time. Use your product length and roller pitch to work out how many rollers sit under the product, then divide the total weight across them to get the load per roller. See our step-by-step worked calculation for the full method.

Heavy-Duty Pallet Example

For a 1-ton pallet load, we typically recommend 89–90mm diameter rollers with a 20mm shaft, at a pitch of 100–120mm, so enough rollers stay under the pallet footprint at all times.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The load-carrying capacity of a conveyor roller is distributive, not concentric. If a roller with a length of 500mm has a load capacity of 50kg, that means the load can be spread evenly across the full 500mm length at once. Putting the full 50kg on a small portion of the roller, say 100mm, is a concentric load and is not what the rating covers.

Load capacity has an inverse relationship with roller length for a given diameter and thickness — the longer the roller, the lower its capacity. For example, a 60.3mm diameter x 1.6mm thick roller is rated for 200kg at 200mm length but only 130kg at 800mm length.

As a rule, at least 3 rollers should support the load at any given time. Use your product length and roller pitch (center-to-center spacing) to work out how many rollers are under the product, then divide the total weight across them to get the load per roller.

Yes. We have standard combinations of Roller Diameter x Thickness x Shaft, and lengths are customized as per requirement. Roller mounting options such as Female Tap, Flat Milled Ends, Male Thread, Cross Drill and Spring Back Shaft are also customized as per customer requirement. See our Conveyor Roller Selection Guide for the full selection process.

Not Sure Which Roller Fits Your Application?

Read our Conveyor Roller Selection Guide, or send us your load requirement and roller dimensions and our team will recommend the right specification.

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