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What is the difference between a dead shaft and live shaft idler?

April 26, 2017dead difference idler live

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What is the difference between a dead shaft and live shaft idler?

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A dead shaft roller has internal bearings where the roll body spins around a stationary (dead) shaft. A live shaft roller has externally mounted bearings where the roll body and journals spin together.