Meridian ML6 Polyurethane Covered Shafts and Rollers Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Meridian ML6 polyurethane covered shafts and rollers are offered as standalone overmolding or complete with machined cores up to 36 in long, in 6061 aluminium, steel, stainless steel or plastics.
They are molded to exact size without grinding, runout is as low as 0.0015 in, and bonding prevents delamination in high-load, high-cycle use as drive, idler and support rollers.
Quick Verdict
Complete precision rollers from one supplier, ready to install without finishing.
Meridian ML6 Polyurethane Covered Shafts and Rollers at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Covered shafts and rollers |
Max length | 36 in with machined cores |
Cores | 6061 aluminium, steel, stainless, plastics |
Runout | TIR as low as 0.0015 in |
Finishing | No grinding required |
Roles | Drive, idler, support rollers |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
ML6 is Meridian Laboratory's proprietary polyurethane compound, valued for abrasion resistance, tear strength, flexibility, chemical resistance and bond strength. Parts are precision molded to final dimensions in-house, usually without grinding or post-machining, and Meridian's mold library often avoids extra tooling charges.
Bonding the polyurethane directly to the core, rather than gluing a sleeve on, resists delamination and tear-off under high load and high cycle counts. Precision molding achieves total indicated runout as low as 0.0015 in, which keeps contact pressure even as the part rotates.
Integration and Selection
Specify core material, length, diameter and durometer. Use as drive or idler rollers.
Consider tubing for simple slide-on sleeves.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Material handling | Drive rollers |
Automation | Support rollers |
Conveyors | Idlers |
Converting | Web rollers |
Functional Uses
Driving
Idling
Supporting
Pros and Cons
Advantages
Complete rollers
Up to 36 in
No grinding
Multiple cores
Limitations
Length limit
Who Should Consider the Meridian ML6 Polyurethane Covered Shafts and Rollers?
Covered rollers suit conveyors and machines needing precise rollers.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Meridian Laboratory prices the ML6 Covered Rollers by size, durometer, core and quantity, from single prototypes to high-volume production, with short lead times.
Further Reading
Meridian ML6 Polyurethane Covered Shafts and Rollers FAQ
How long can rollers be?
Up to 36 in with machined cores.
Which core materials?
6061 aluminium, steel, stainless steel and plastics.
Who makes ML6 products?
Meridian Laboratory.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Meridian Laboratory.
