What you need to know about rollers for adhesives and coating processes
The application of adhesives, sealants and coatings requires a range of specialized rollers with specific roll coverings, finishes, and temperature specifications.
Industrial rollers are used in the manufacturing and processing of almost every material—from paper to coiled steel and plastic packaging to textiles. Rollers also play a key role in many processes, from reducing wrinkles in thin-gauge materials to flattening coiled steel and laminating plastics. Advanced heat transfer rollers can even super-heat materials to over 500°F or cool stock to nearly freezing.
Especially when working with sheeted or rolled stock, the application of adhesives, sealants and coatings requires a range of specialized rollers with specific roll coverings, finishes, and temperature specifications. As with most machine components and processes, even small changes can create a chain reaction. Changes to roller geometry can affect line speeds, a change in roll cover compound may affect coating quality, and rotation rate changes for heat transfer rollers can affect laminating results.