Overview
The 196S is the standard carbon steel entry in the Roach 1.9-inch gravity roller series. It features 1.9″ x 16 ga. steel tubing with smooth swaged ends. Frames are formed steel painted channel — 3-1/2 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 10 ga. set high or 4-1/2 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 10 ga. set low. Bearings are integral plain ball bearings, zinc plated, grease packed. Frame capacity is 250 lbs per roller, or 1,300 lbs maximum distributed live load per 10-foot section with supports at 10-foot centers; 3,200 lbs at 5-foot centers.
Available in both straight and curve configurations, the 196S is designed for general-purpose carton, tote, and package handling in dry indoor environments. Standard straight sections ship within 24 hours in 1-foot increments from 1 to 10 feet, making it one of the fastest-shipping gravity conveyor options for operations that need equipment installed quickly.
Specifications
- Roller diameter: 1.9 inches
- Roller gauge: 16 ga. carbon steel with smooth swaged ends
- Frame (set high): 3-1/2 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 10 ga. formed steel painted channel
- Frame (set low): 4-1/2 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 10 ga. formed steel painted channel
- Bearings: Integral plain ball bearings, zinc plated, grease packed
- Axles: 7/16-inch hex shaft, spring loaded
- Couplings: Butt type
- Optional frame: 4 in. @ 5.4 lbs structural steel channel frame, rollers 3/16 in. high
Straight Sections
Straight 196S sections are available in 1-foot increments from 1 to 10 feet with 24-hour shipment on standard sizes. Roller center spacing options include 3 in., 4.5 in., 6 in., 9 in., and 12 in. Between-frame widths range from 7 inches to 51 inches. The 10-gauge frame provides more structural rigidity than standard 12-gauge frames found on comparable conveyors.
Curve Sections
The 196SC curve companion is available in 45° and 90° configurations. Narrower curves use a single roller design, while wider sections (typically 22 inches and above between frames) use a double roller design for consistent product support through the turn. Curves with a 4-foot inside radius are manufactured in 45-degree sections and require full support at the center of the curve.
Load Capacity
Each roller is rated at 250 pounds. Frame-level capacity depends on support placement.
- Supports on 10-foot centers: 1,300 lbs maximum distributed live load per 10-foot section
- Supports on 5-foot centers: 3,200 lbs maximum distributed live load
Applications
The 196S is well suited for standard warehouse and distribution operations that handle cartons, totes, and packages under 250 pounds per roller contact. Typical uses include shipping and receiving stations, packaging and assembly lines, warehouse order fulfillment and staging areas, e-commerce pick-pack-ship workflows, retail back room operations, and temporary conveyor lines in distribution centers and warehouses.
Selection Assistance
The 196S is the most economical option in the Roach 1.9-inch gravity roller lineup for standard indoor environments. When your application involves moisture, humidity, or washdown, step up to the 196G galvanized version for corrosion resistance at the same capacity. When per-roller loads exceed 250 pounds, the 192S (12 ga., 260 lbs/roller) provides a heavier-gauge roller in the same 10-gauge frame platform.
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