Yates Rubber Rubber Rollers

Yates Rubber Rubber Rollers: American-Made Quality for Boat Trailers

C.H. Yates Rubber Corp. has been one of the most trusted names in molded rubber products since 1972, and their rubber rollers are a cornerstone of that reputation. Family-owned and operated across three generations, Yates Rubber has spent more than five decades perfecting the craft of manufacturing rollers that marine enthusiasts and boat trailer builders rely on day in and day out.

USA-Manufactured to OEM Standards

One of the most compelling reasons to choose Yates Rubber rollers is their commitment to domestic manufacturing. Every roller is produced 100% in the United States at their factory in Fall River, MA — a distinction that speaks directly to the consistency and quality control built into each product. Their rollers are engineered as OEM replacements for a wide range of boat trailers, meaning they are designed to fit and perform exactly as the original parts intended.

A Full Range of Roller Types

Yates Rubber offers a comprehensive lineup of rubber rollers to handle every position on a boat trailer:

• Bow Rollers – Available in multiple diameters (3", 4") with 1/2" shaft bore, these provide smooth, protected guidance as a vessel meets the trailer.
• Keel Rollers – Offered in Heavy-Duty and Super Heavy-Duty configurations, ranging from 5" to 12" lengths with 5/8" shaft bores, designed to bear the full weight of the hull.
• Spool Rollers – Available for 1/2" and 5/8" shafts, ideal for supporting the mid-section of the hull during loading and unloading.
• Ribbed Rollers – The ribbed surface profile helps cradle and grip the hull, reducing lateral movement on the trailer.
• Side Guide Rollers – Molded for precise alignment, available in lengths up to 12" to keep boats centered during retrieval.
• TPR (Thermal Plastic Rubber) Rollers – Yates also manufactures a TPR line, including rib rollers and end caps, offering a polymer-based alternative that resists UV degradation and is gentle on boat hull finishes.

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Yates Rubber's factory utilizes industry-leading extrusion, compression, and injection molding manufacturing processes — techniques refined over decades of production. Their engineering capabilities extend to custom compounding of raw material stocks, allowing roller compounds to be tailored for specific load requirements, water exposure, and durability demands. This depth of manufacturing expertise is why the vast majority of boat trailer manufacturers and distributors in North America trust Yates as a preferred OEM supplier.

Why Choose Yates Rubber Rollers?

• Over 50 years of rubber molding expertise
• 100% made in the USA — Fall River, MA
• Full range of rubber and TPR roller profiles to fit most trailer applications
• OEM-replacement fit across many major trailer brands
• Both standard and heavy-duty options for lighter runabouts to larger vessels

Whether you are replacing worn keel rollers on a bass boat or outfitting an entire trailer, browse the complete selection of rubber rollers from Yates Rubber to find the right fit for your application.