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Is there a name for the types of rollers used in this photo? I need exactly the same ones to fit 2" box iron. In fact, I'm going to use them for the same purpose.

Thanks,
Chas.

I don't know what they are, but the look for all the world like the bushings for leaf springs. Of course those are rubber or plastic, but that's what they look like.

These may be custom made for the application - I suggest going to the equipment manufacturer and try to order spare parts.

They look simple enough that a machine shop could make them for you. Of course it would cost more.

I've seen floating docks that use similar rollers. Perhaps a marine dock company like Henderson Marine online or someplace out your way ?

I believe they're spool rollers if they're rubber.

Reminds me of a spool roller for a boat trailer.

Same thought spool roller.

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Thanks guys. It looks like they are spool rollers. I just have to find some that will fit 2"X2" box steel.

The video that I got the image from is narrated in Spanish and it may describe the parts. Unfortunately, I don't speak Spanish.

Chas.

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQcmbwbO2-4[/video]

It's hard to tell from the picture if they need to be load bearing or not, but you could try making your own by using nylon flanged bushings with a high-grade bolt through the middle. Amazon sells the nylon flanged bushings here http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss? ... ed+bushing

Lowe's also sell them here http://www.lowes.com/Search=bushing?sto ... =bushing#!

Charles L. Cotton wrote:Thanks guys. It looks like they are spool rollers. I just have to find some that will fit 2"X2" box steel.

The video that I got the image from is narrated in Spanish and it may describe the parts. Unfortunately, I don't speak Spanish.

Chas.

Charles,

The video is in Italian, not Spanish. My wife listened to this (she speaks both) and said they never really said the type of rollers.

You may try looking here: http://www.google.com/search?q=crank+up ... oat+2+inch

DanD wrote:It's hard to tell from the picture if they need to be load bearing or not, but you could try making your own by using nylon flanged bushings with a high-grade bolt through the middle. Amazon sells the nylon flanged bushings here http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss? ... ed+bushing

Lowe's also sell them here http://www.lowes.com/Search=bushing?sto ... =bushing#!

The rollers are not significantly load bearing, they primarily keep the carrier aligned on the square mast. Since the cable attaches to one side, the lower roller on the opposite will see some pressure, but it shouldn't be much. I don't think the flanged bushing will roll as the carrier is raised and lowered, so they probably would not hold up long.

Chas.

Vol Texan wrote:

Charles L. Cotton wrote:Thanks guys. It looks like they are spool rollers. I just have to find some that will fit 2"X2" box steel.

The video that I got the image from is narrated in Spanish and it may describe the parts. Unfortunately, I don't speak Spanish.

Chas.

Charles,

The video is in Italian, not Spanish. My wife listened to this (she speaks both) and said they never really said the type of rollers.

You may try looking here: http://www.google.com/search?q=crank+up ... oat+2+inch

Tell her thanks for me; that was very nice. I'm still looking at spool rollers, but I'm worried about their tapered inside edges not holding the carrier in alignment as well. I have consider that they may actually work better than the straight edge rollers he used, because they may not bind as easily. I'm obviously not an engineer!

Chas.

Lowe's also has flange bushings made out of metal:
http://www.lowes.com/Search=metric+mach ... bushings#!

Reshaping nylon should be that hard.
A marine shop or camping world may also stock something like it.