Metal finish & speciality rollers
Grooving rollers
Rollers with grooves cut into the surface, used mainly on pouching machines and wherever grip, air release or web guidance is needed. Made in MS, SS, aluminium, ebonite or rubber.
About our grooving rollers
The groove type, pitch and depth are chosen for the material and the machine. Diamond grooves add grip in both directions, square and flat grooves guide and release air, damroo grooves spread the web from the centre, and spiral grooves move it outwards.
Rollers can be made new or to match an existing roller from your machine.
Key performance features
- Groove type and pitch made to order
- Choice of metal, ebonite or rubber surface
- Technical support on site and online
Applications
- Pouching machines
- Web guiding
- Air release
- Feed and grip rollers
Objectives
- Reliable grip and guidance
- Long service life
- Uniform quality
Materials
Typical cover compounds for grooving rollers. The final choice depends on your inks, chemicals, temperature and hardness requirement.
Ebonite
Ebonite (hard rubber)
-10 °C to +80 °C
Rigid, non-deforming surface · Chemical resistance · Machinable to profile
NBR
Nitrile (NBR)
-30 °C to +100 °C
Oil and solvent ink resistance · Good abrasion resistance · Cost-effective
NR
Natural Rubber
-50 °C to +80 °C
High resilience and grip · Abrasion resistance · Economical
How we work
From your old roller or drawing to a roller that runs true
01
Roller review
We check your drawing or old roller, confirm diameter, face length, journals and the hardness you need.
02
Cover selection
A cover compound is proposed for the inks, chemicals and temperatures your roller sees in service.
03
Core and covering
The core is prepared or made new, then the cover is applied without porosity and cured.
04
Grinding and inspection
Ground true to the bearing seats, finished as specified, and checked for hardness and run-out before dispatch.
Industries using grooving rollers
FAQ
Grooving Roller: common questions
Which groove types do you make?
Diamond, square, flat, damroo and spiral grooves. Pitch, width and depth are made to order.
What details do you need to quote?
A drawing or the old roller, finished diameter, face length, journal details, required hardness in Shore A and what the roller contacts (ink, solvent, adhesive, film, heat). Send these through our request a quote form.
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Request a quote for grooving rollers
Share your roller drawing or sample, required hardness and what it contacts. Our team will recommend a cover and respond with a quotation.