End seal for idler roller

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A multi-roller conveyor includes a plurality of idler rollers journaled for rotation around individual, stationary shafts. Each roller includes, at each of its ends, a metal end plate and an end bearing, received in the end plate for, rotatably supporting the roller relative to the shaft. To protect against the entry of contaminants an end seal assembly, including an inner seal member mounted to the roller, and an outer seal member mounted to the stationary shaft, is provided at each end of the roller. The inner and outer seal members are formed of molded plastic and co-operate with each other, and with the roller end plate, to form a labyrinth-like passageway leading from the end bearing …