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Roll Engineering

A roll is not a standard part — it is a component living inside your machine's process. We deliver improved dewatering, runnability and maintenance intervals, not just "close-enough" dimensions.

Selection first, then the roll

Lock the position (forming / press / drying / sizing-coating / calendering / reeling) by machine section, then choose covering material, shell material and surface treatment by line load, speed, medium and grade.

Covering

Rubber

NBR / EPDM / CR / IIR — 8–25 mm, ≤ 150 kN/m, ≤ 100 °C. the general workhorse covering. Table ↓

Covering

Polyurethane

3–5× rubber life; up to 400 kN/m; anti-vibration grades for barring-prone nips. Table ↓

Covering

Composite

Polymer/mineral calender coverings, 89–92 ShD, > 450 kN/m — replacement for paper-filled rolls. Table ↓

Covering

Ceramic spray

HVOF WC-Co / plasma Cr₂O₃ / Ni-Cr, 0.3–0.8 mm, bonding > 70 MPa, 3× surface life. Table ↓

Rubber covering grades

CompoundHardnessTypical positionsCharacter
NBR nitrile70–95 ShAGuide rolls, size press rolls, reel drumsOil & wear resistant — the general workhorse
EPDM75–92 ShADryer-section guides, hot wet areasSteam, ageing and heat resistant
CR polychloroprene65–85 ShACouch & pick-up roll coveringsHydrolysis / ozone resistant, good sheet grip
IIR butyl40–60 ShAWide soft nips, shoe-press companionsResilient, vibration absorbing, nip cushioning

Common parameters: 8–25 mm covering, ≤ 150 kN/m line load, ≤ 100 °C continuous, Ra 0.8–2.5 µm. Sleeves can be changed on-site for short shutdowns; fits all OEM roll dimensions.

Polyurethane grades

GradeHardnessPositionLine loadCharacter
Standard PU85–92 ShASize press / coater backing rolls≤ 250 kN/mWear, tear & solvent resistant — long grinding interval
High-load PU92–98 ShACalender backing, reel drums≤ 400 kN/mHigh modulus, anti-vibration-mark, doctor-friendly
Anti-vibration PU90–95 ShABarring / vibration-mark positions≤ 350 kN/mDamped formulation suppresses barring

Common: 6–12 mm covering, 120 °C transient, Ra 0.4–0.8 µm, 3–5× ordinary rubber life.

Composite calender coverings

TypeHardnessPositionCharacter
Soft composite89 ShDSoft calenderingSoft but load-bearing
Standard composite91 ShDSoft / multi-nip / super calendersUniversal workhorse
Hard wear grade92 ShDDoctor positions / high wearHarder, longer grinding interval
Self-smoothing91 ShDHigh surface-quality gradesNano filler, high gloss

Total 12–15 mm, 145 °C transient, > 450 kN/m, Ra 0.4–0.6 µm — higher speed and temperature capability than paper-filled rolls with less grinding loss.

Thermal spray coatings

MaterialProcessHardnessApplication
WC-CoHVOFHV 1100–1300Press center rolls, wire rolls, lead rolls, size press faces — most wear resistant, felt-friendly
Cr₂O₃PlasmaHV 900–1100Dryer faces, coater backing rolls, chilled-iron calender repair — corrosion resistant, mirror Ra 0.1
Ni-Cr self-fluxingFlame + fusingHRC 55–65Corrosive zones, journals, suction-roll end seal areas — high bond strength

0.3–0.8 mm coating, bond strength > 70 MPa, 3× life vs. base metal, field-grindable.

Repair capability — from strip-down to report

Compatible with in-service rolls of all major OEM brands. Incoming inspection → repair → dynamic balancing → outgoing report, one-stop. Max Ø1500 mm × 12,000 mm × 40 t.

01 · Precision grinding

Roundness ≤ 0.02 mm; crown restored to drawing; Ra 0.2–0.8 µm.

02 · Turning & drilling

Suction roll straight / stepped hole re-drilling; grooving; journal repair.

03 · Dynamic balancing

G2.5, on-site or in shop; vibration ≤ 2.5 mm/s.

04 · Journal replacement

Cracked / worn journals; hydraulic shrink-fit repair; dedicated pullers protect the shell.

05 · Covering / sleeves

Rubber / PU re-covering; bow roll sleeves changed on-site; old rubber stripping & surface prep.

06 · QC report

Dimension records, hardness, roughness, balancing report, MT/UT — traceable with every roll.

Typical jobs — by position, not guesswork

Suction roll seal & shower upgrade

Detachable axial seals replace old seals — maintenance interval 6 months → 2 years. High-pressure oscillating showers keep drilling open; edge blow-out solves wet-edge profiles.

Bow roll sleeve change

Old sleeve stripped, bow roll surface cleaned and inspected; steel-reinforced sleeve installed on-site — no shop return. NBR 75 ShA, fits all brands.

CC roll seal & oil circuit

Oil-chamber seal replacement, circuit flushing, dual oil-loop verification, crown curve calibration, eccentric bearing housing check.

Surface damage & spray repair

Scratches, dents and corrosion ground and built up; WC / Cr₂O₃ spray then grind-back; dryer face corrosion repaired without cylinder replacement.

Upgrades with proven numbers

+2 ppPress dryness — couch drilling re-optimized (14% → 16%), steam consumption down
×2.5Suction shell life — duplex 2205/2304 shells: 3 years → 7+ years
2 yrSuction roll maintenance interval — detachable seal + HP oscillating shower
G2.5Balancing grade — on-site vibration ≤ 2.5 mm/s

Data from real upgrade projects, customer names anonymized; gains confirmed by on-site condition assessment.

New rolls

Precision guide & tube rolls

At 1500 m/min+, a badly balanced guide roll is a web-break source. Thin-wall steel shells with optimized wall thickness — critical speed ≥ 130% of operating speed.

  • Journal fit: shrink sleeve or welded, by diameter & speed
  • Balancing G2.5, vibration ≤ 2.5 mm/s
  • Surface: mirror Ra ≤ 0.2 / rubber covering / ceramic spray
  • Built to your drawing or field survey — direct replacement
ParameterTypical range
Roll diameterØ100 – Ø400 mm
Face length≤ 12,000 mm
Operating speed≤ 2000 m/min
Surface roundness≤ 0.02 mm
Balancing gradeG2.5

Typical positions: dryer-section guide rolls, turning rolls, stretch rolls, post-size-press guides, unwind stand rolls.

Vacuum rolls — shell, drilling, box & seals as one package

  • Shell: stainless / duplex 2205 & 2304 — corrosion-fatigue resistant
  • Drilling: straight / stepped holes optimized by grade & speed; edge blow
  • Vacuum box: adjustable dewatering angle, detachable axial seals
  • Showers: high-pressure oscillating — no plugged holes
  • Journals: forged steel, shrink sleeve or flanged
Shell materialConditionRelative life
Standard stainlessClean water1×
Duplex 2205Corrosive / wet-strength2.5×
Duplex 2304Moderate corrosion, light load1.8×
Super duplexHigh corrosion / high speed3×

Positions: couch rolls, pick-up rolls, suction press rolls. Survey-based replacement for all brands.

Carbon-fiber composite rolls — filament-wound CFRP shells, 60% lighter with 4× specific stiffness, for long-span high-speed positions. See the full product line →

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