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Vail custom-formulates premium paper industry rolls for your most demanding applications

The tough ones do come to us. We custom-formulate in-house roll covers made from natural rubber, silicone, Viton, neoprene, Hypalon, nitrile, EPDM and SBR. Each compound is created to optimize your production runs in the chemicals, solvents, heat and abrasion you subject them to when making paper. Here are the roll cover products that will improve your papermaking processes:

Process Roll Application
Vail Custom-Formulated Cover
Performance Rating
 

Wire Rolls

Ebonite™ Economical solution for wire guide and felt applications
Insul 250™ Excellent abrasion resistance and high modulus
Black Rock™ Excellent abrasion resistance
Temp Rock™ Top-of-the-line elastomeric compound material with exceptional thermal stability; doctors well; excellent abrasion resistance and a high modulus

Cylinder Couch

Ni-Chem II™ Specifically formulated for softer couch roll applications; resists caustic/harsh environments

Extractor Couch

Top Tex™

Chemically and thermally stable it has a high modulus and excellent abrasion resistance
Couch Coat III™ High modulus and excellent abrasion resistant; chemically stable and solvent resistant in most applications
Poly CC (PU) ™ The formula of choice for long-term cylinder couch roll performance; offers superior abrasion resistance in wet processes

Drive Rolls

V-Drive™ Superior performance in high temperatures, it has a high modulus and abrasion resistance
V-Drive II™ Compound of choice for drive positions; offers superior coefficient of friction for long-term performance

Lumpbreaker

Long Lease™ Excellent resistance to chemicals; delivers the sheet release the lumpbreaker position demands
Long Lease III™ Premium compound for lumpbreaker positions; excellent sheet release characteristics

Suction Press

V-Press™ Works well with most suction roll cover applications; resists most chemicals
V-Press II™ Abrasion resistance contributes to this roll cover's durability in demanding conditions
V-Press X™ A state-of-the-art formulation that withstands the demands in the press section

Blind Drilled Press

  • Press
  • Pressure (tissue)
Drill Press™ Adapts to all forms of blind drilled pattern requirements
Drill Press II™ Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance; maintains hardness
Drill Press X™ Superior abrasion resistance

Grooved Press

V-Press G™ Maintains hardness and grooving integrity throughout its run cycles
V-Press G II™ Formula of choice for most Venti-Nip applications
V-Press G X™ Revolutionary formulation that offers the most advanced abrasion resistance in conventional elastomeric compounds

Hard Press

  • Hard top
  • Hard center
  • Bottom smoothing
  • Bottom breaker stack
Emerald Stone™ Surface designed to release fiber and allow pitch-like substances to be removed easily
Emerald Stone II™ Doctor with steel or composite doctor blades without fear of abrasion or scoring
Emerald Stone X™ Excellent sheet release; performs exceptionally well where buildup occurs

Soft Press

Top Lease™ Excellent sheet release; excellent abrasion resistance; a dependable performer in top press applications
Top Lease II™ Maintains hardness throughout its run cycles in demanding soft top press conditions
Top Lease X™ The premier formulation for soft press applications; it’s so tough there’s minimal stock removal during regrinding

Soft Size Press

V-Size™ Formulated for demanding (pivot) size presses and soft breaker stack positions

Soft Breaker Stack

V-Size II™ Impressive hardness stability that limits cover deformation in elevated temperatures
V-Size III™ Tough enough to handle applications where there is excessive heat in the nip
Ultramate X™ Delivers an outstanding performance with excellent release; superior hardness stability in elevated temperatures and abrasion resistance

Hard Size Press

Emerald Stone™ Surface designed to release fiber and allow pitch-like substances to be removed easily

Hard Breakerstack

Max Size II™ The roll cover compound of choice in hard breakerstack positions where its long term performance can save you time and money

Coater

  • Applicator
  • Backing
  • Transfer

Blue Coat™

Standard formulation; exhibits superior abrasion resistance; resists most chemicals
Blue Coat II™ Superior surface uniformity and abrasion resistance; excellent release
Blue Coat III™ Specifically formulated for high-heat applications; superior mechanical rebound characteristics
Blue Coat X™ Outstanding abrasion resistance, thermal stability; formulated for long-term performance
Poly-Cast Plus™ Excellent compression resistance; much less susceptible to wad marks, dents and wrinkles

Lead In/Lead Out

Slik Lease ™ Outstanding sheet release properties
Slik Lease II™ Repels "stickies" and withstands alum solution sprays that make cleaning easier
Slik Lease III™ Optimizes performance in carrying roll positions; excellent release; easy to clean

Dryer Felt

Poly Dry® Formula of choice for dryer felt roll applications; optimizes dryer fabric life
Vail-Therm (RE)™ This resin composite compound material is also an excellent choice for dryer felt roll applications; extends fabric life under the dryer hood where temperatures reach 300 degrees F

Reel Spool

Reel Rock® Superior abrasion resistance; exceptionally resistant to cuts and tears
Polymate (PU)™ Recommended for conditions where you need to conduct static electricity
   

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