Vail Roll Covers for the Paper Industry: optimizing your production efficiencies while saving you money

Every time a roll fails, every time it needs regrinding, every time moisture profile problems limit your machine speed, your operating plan takes a hit. You wonder if you are using the best cover for the application, but tracking and running performance reports take time that you just don't have. So, you purchase the lowest priced roll cover for an application. Or you buy the same roll cover that you have specified in the past. It works.

But is it the best strategy for your company?

If you are serious about saving money, optimizing efficiency and increasing your overall production, turn to the paper industry roll cover experts at Vail Rubber Works, Inc. When you do, you'll see how Vail's custom-formulated roll cover technologies and roll mechanical services will deliver real financial savings in your applications.

Vail's pricing is very competitive. While we have created three roll cover categories to address the various needs of our customers (standard, premium and super-premium), we don't just specify an off-the-shelf formulation to match your price parameters. Our field support team will come into your mill and provide you with a thorough analysis of your rolls and your operating environment — all at no charge to you. Then we will recommend a custom-formulated, cost-effective roll cover with the long-term runability that you desire.

In addition to roll covers, Vail also offers competitive prices for roll mechanical overhauls. Our roll repair and millwright servicing capabilities are well regarded in the industry. And Vail's "one stop shop" approach means that we will return your roll to your mill on time and ready for immediate installation.

Your greatest savings are often measured by roll cover performance as well as price

The paper industry judges a roll cover's durability and performance by operating run times.

Recently one of Vail's field specialists met with a customer to discuss the benefits of upgrading a cover material in a particularly demanding application. The customer agreed to switch to Vail's customized roll cover formulation.

Over time this customer determined that Vail's advanced cover significantly exceeded the run times of the previous material. This operational enhancement ultimately yielded significant savings — savings that were much greater than the additional cost of Vail's advanced roll cover compound.

Vail Rubber will provide you with:

• Cost-control insight
• Formulation expertise
• Dedicated field support
• Knowledge to help you improve your papermaking process without compromising your quality out-the-door.

Refurbish your rolls to like-new condition

There's no time to waste in the pulp and paper industry. So when you need repairs or servicing, rely on Vail technical and mechanical services to quickly get your rolls performing at peak efficiency. In addition to our St. Joseph, Mich. technical services we have expanded capabilities at Vail Middletown Services (formerly Midwest Services) in Ohio. None of your roll problems are too tough for our service technicians who average more than 30 years experience. Their quality workmanship will earn your respect and their timely deliveries your confidence whenever you need roll repairs or replacement parts.

Roll Grinding

Get your roll back in production faster. Our technicians can grind all types of rubber and poly rolls to your specifications, including the high tolerance requirements in calender rolls. Your rolls will be delivered in a timely manner (faster than recovering) and emergency grinds are available upon request. For a Roll Grinding Repair Quote ... click here >

General Roll Repair

Return to peak performance quickly and efficiently. Our skilled technicians quickly and efficiently repair paper rolls, press rolls, felt and wire rolls, reel spools and more. They refurbish critical journals, couplings and head fits to like-new condition. For specific repair services, contact us.

Suction Roll Rebuilds

Repair or replace any OEM suction roll. A properly functioning suction roll is essential to your production requirements. So we can completely repair or replace any OEM suction roll in your facility. Rebuilds include complete dismantling, high pressure cleaning of the shell, cleaning of parts, inspection reports, replacement (if required) of bearings, seals, deckle packings, sealing strips and air load tubes followed by reassembly, O. D. grinding and dynamic balancing. For a repair or rebuild quote ... click here >

Headbox Apron and Top Slice Lip Refurbishment

Bring us the tough ones - our refurbishment expertise is second to none. Our technician team has repaired many OEM apron lips and top slice lips ranging from 100" in length to 360". We've brought stainless steel as well as titanium models back to a "like new" condition so you can allow additional run time in your headbox and maximize the life of your equipment. Our 400" planer assures you that we can do most apron and slice lips in use today. Contact us for a quote today.

Variable crown rolls

Get all makes and models of swimming rolls, piston zone controlled and controlled crown rolls back in production fast. Our repairs involve static hydraulic pressure testing to insure the roll internals are operating at optimum levels. Variable crown roll rebuilds include inspection of the internal seals, bearings, seals, o-rings and final grinding of the O.D. to specified tolerances. For a quote ... click here >

Spare Parts

Your quick supply source for most replacement parts ... plus custom engineered parts when you need them. When you face unscheduled downtime, Vail technicians are ready to suplly the parts you need. See us for new bearing housings, heads, caps, couplings and more. We can also provide you with deckle packings, sealing strips and air tubes. And if you need custom parts, our engineers will work with you to design and deliver them to keep your production rolling. Contact us for assistance.

Contact us today to get your papermaking efficiencies rolling.