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Shown above is an original idler
Mr. Robins designed and supplied
to Thomas Edison in 1896.
Hewitt-Robins Conveyor Components
Catalog subject to change without notice.
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Hewitt-Robins products pictured, described, or listed in this
publication are illustrative only. Application and use of these
products must be in accordance with applicable codes and
regulations and must be arranged and/or provided with covers
or other guards where necessary to assure safety of personnel.
You can count on Hewitt-Robins
For Product Performance: Although primitive belt conveyors were in use as early as 1830, it wasn’t
until 1891 that Thomas Robins, founder of our company, developed the first practical conveyor system
for moving heavy and abrasive materials utilizing steel, in-line idlers and rubber covered belting. The
first Robins-designed conveyor was installed at Thomas Edison’s iron ore mine in New Jersey. Thomas
Robins’ pride in producing the most reliable conveyor components available continues to this day to
motivate Hewitt-Robins design and manufacturing engineers.
For Problem Solving Innovations: Continuous development and testing programs, both in the field
and in the lab, continue to produce new solutions to old problems and carry on the traditions started by
Thomas Robins.
For Quick Delivery From Stock: Most commonly used sizes and styles of Hewitt-Robins idlers are
stocked in scores of distributor and warehouse locations throughout the United States and in other countries.
In many instances, the replacement idlers and service parts you need to get back into production can be
obtained in a matter of hours.
For Nationwide Sales and Service: Experienced Hewitt-Robins distributors and Area Managers will
help you select the most economical style and size of idler to meet your conveying requirements. Because
idlers represent a major portion of a conveyor’s cost, proper selection based on economics as well as
sound engineering principles can result in substantial savings in capital outlay. That’s why we urge you
to take advantage of Hewitt-Robins’ experience during the initial stages of your conveyor design. No
one knows more about idlers than Hewitt-Robins. Good reason to call us first.
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