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Vail Mandrel Sleeves, Segments and Specialty Rolls: custom-formulated for long-term performance

Today’s surface critical metals demand more from roll covers, sleeves and segments. So our technical team builds toughness into every custom-formulated product we make:

• Segments
• Fastening Systems

Our products see longer performance runs in operations where durability, reliability and cost-efficiency are more important to the bottom line than the bid price. Which is why there are satisfied Vail customers in process line operations such as:

• Brass and Copper Mills
• Aluminum Mills
• Steel Mills
• Sheet Processing

Customer satisfaction in these tough-to-please operations is a result of never providing off-the-shelf solutions. We custom-formulate our products to ensure that you get better performance, better results, better value every time. Contact us to see the difference Vail can make in your operation.

Mandrel Sleeves: create less scrap by running more coils per sleeve.

The fewer creases in the end of a coil of metal, the more metal there is for you to use…and the more money you will make. Vail Rubber custom-formulated polyurethane and elastomeric compound sleeves are designed to withstand the pressure, torque, temperature and chemicals in your operation. Our technical design team carefully engineers the coefficient of friction so it improves the primary grip of the first wrap — a significant advantage when you are processing oiled and highly surface critical sheets. Our high performance, money-saving designs also eliminate:

• Excessive Coil End Break
• Telescoping
• Side Dishing

Your Vail technical team will expertly size your sleeves to ensure a proper fit to both the mandrel and the coil. And you increase your uptime and reduce maintenance and downtime costs. We will evaluate ways to prevent damage on your entire coil delivering process.

Vail Mandrel design options provide cost-effective solutions for a host of needs.

We offer many design variations to improve the performance of your sleeve in your operations.

• Dual durometer or dual material sleeves for excellent memory and excellent cut and tear resistance. Plus we formulate in a superior coefficient of friction to improve the grip of the first wrap
• “No-Slip” finishes provide strong traction against the strip when starting to wind a coil.
• Geometric outside diameter groove patterns to draw away processing oil, maximize the mandrel grip on the metal strip and prevent the metal from slipping:
  • Diamond
  • Chevron
  • Spiral
  • Straight saw-cut
  • Razor Cut
• Edge beveling to help prevent sharp metal from tearing the edge of the sleeve and increase your downtime.

Stop draining unnecessary maintenance and downtime dollars from your operation budget. Improve the durability and performance of your sleeves and roll covers by  contacting us today.

Fastener Systems: prevent sleeve slippage

If you are dealing with problems of sleeve slippage or struggling with sleeves moving around the mandrel, there is a way to stop it. Vail fastening systems improve mandrel sleeve performance instantly. Just ask us for the best fastening system for your application.

Urethane Pads & Products: protect your rolls and surface critical metals

Vail offers a variety of urethane products: crane coil sheaths and hooks, coil and conveyor pads, bumpers, mounts, spacer rings, floor pads and other parts designed to protect your rolls and roll covers from damage and act as supports during maintenance and production. Vail also designs and manufacturers high quality urethane products for proprietary and special applications.

Regrinding & Regrooving Services

Vail regrinds, regrooves and inspects your roll covers to meet OEM specifications. More info >

Masroll® Roll: the fast, efficient way to remove fluids.

If you need to remove liquids from your process — whether it is water, oil, hydrocarbon solvents, plasticizers, acid, alkaline or other liquid chemicals — this revolutionary micro-fiber roll pad and vacuum suction system does an outstanding job of absorbing liquids. In some instances the Masroll® micro-fiber vacuum suction roll can eliminate the need for a dryer (a significant equipment and energy savings). As your Masroll distributor and care center we can help you determine how this liquid processing system can improve your operations. Contact us today for an analysis.