Flat Return Tracking Idlers

Reliable Return-Side Belt Tracking Without Edge Contact

SEC Business Group Flat Return Trackers are engineered and fabricated
to meet or exceed industry standards and customer specifications.
Manufactured using advanced production techniques including CNC
laser cutting and robotic welding, each unit delivers precision,
durability, and consistent quality.

All welding is completed in accordance with AS1554.1 SP welding
standards, ensuring reliable performance in demanding conveyor
environments.

Advanced Belt Tracking Design

Flat return trackers are designed to maintain accurate belt tracking
on the return side of the conveyor belt without the use of servo
rollers, which can contribute to belt edge damage.

The system features a unique internal vertical pivot axis that
activates tracking correction as soon as the belt begins to drift
off centre.

Tracking Without Belt Edge Contact

Unlike many conventional tracking devices, the flat return tracker
does not rely on belt edge contact. Instead, a rubber-covered
crowned face allows the drum to pivot about a perpendicular axis,
ensuring the tracking correction always occurs on the same
horizontal plane as the belt.

This design provides responsive tracking control while minimising
stress on the belt edges and helping extend belt service life.

Compact and Maintenance-Free Operation

The flat return tracker features a compact, maintenance-free design
that allows quick installation and reliable long-term operation.

It is suitable for both single-direction and reversing conveyor belts,
making it a versatile tracking solution for a wide range of conveyor
systems.

All units are supplied galvanised as standard for corrosion resistance
and durability in harsh operating environments.

Features & Benefits

• Designed to maintain accurate belt tracking on the return side of the conveyor.
• Unique internal vertical pivot tracking mechanism for fast response to belt drift.
• No belt edge contact, reducing the risk of belt edge damage.
• Rubber-covered crowned face provides smooth and effective tracking correction.
• Compact, maintenance-free design.
• Suitable for single-direction or reversing conveyors.
• Manufactured using CNC laser cutting and robotic welding.
• Welding completed to AS1554.1 SP welding standards.
• Galvanised construction supplied as standard.
• Available to suit belt widths from 450mm to 3000mm.