Abstract: Disclosed is a roller assembly of the type comprising a roller body provided with opposed ends, a shaft, a bearing having an inner portion and an outer portion and a casing for housing the bearing and a portion of the shaft. The casing has an exterior contacting a corresponding portion of the interior of the roller body and an interior contacting the outer portion of the bearing. The second part of the roller assembly is made of a cured material filling a gap existing between the exterior of the first part of the casing and the interior of the roller body. The material has been introduced in said gap in a fluid state and cured "in situ" without any shrinkage. The roller body according to the invention is more resistant and easier to manufacture. Also disclosed is an efficient method for manufacturing the roller assembly.