Conveyor Pulley

Conveyor Pulleys – Heavy‑Duty Solutions for Mining, Quarries, Food Processing & More

Zoomry's line of heavy-duty conveyor pulleys meet the stringent requirements of industries such as sand and gravel quarries, coal mines, unit packaging, food processing and recycling. These pulleys are manufactured to provide maximum protection against premature failure in harsh applications. We offer extremely short lead times on stocked and customized products.

A conveyor pulley is a mechanical device similar to a conveyor roller that is used to change the direction of the belt in a conveyor system or to drive the belt or apply tension to the belt. Conveyor pulleys are heavier than rollers and are used at either end of the conveyor or near the drive/motor. Choosing the right conveyor pulley can be tricky, and Zoomry can provide expert help in this area.

Types of Conveyor Pulleys

Drive Pulley / Head Pulley: Used to drive conveyor belts. Mounted in profile bearings and driven by a motor and reducer. Can be flat or crowned, often with overmolded rubber to minimize belt slippage. Common types include conveyor roller pulleys, wing pulleys, and spiral pulleys.
Return / Tail Pulley: Redirects the belt back to the drive pulley. May have internal or external bearings, typically located at the tail end. Often used as a tensioning pulley to maintain belt tension.
Idler Pulley: Any free‑rotating pulley used in a non‑drive position to support the belt.
Snub Pulley: Increases the angle of wrap around the drive pulley, improving belt traction.
Take‑up Pulley: Adjustable in a holder to increase or decrease belt slack / tension.
Bend Pulley: Changes the direction of the belt and provides tension at system bends.
Conveyor Roller: A roller assembly used to support the conveyed product or the return side of the belt.