Optimize production efficiencies with Vail's money-saving roll covers for the paper industry.
Every time a paper mill roll cover fails, every time it needs regrinding, every time moisture profile problems limit your machine speed, your pulp or paper mill operations take a financial hit. That is why you don't always cut costs when you purchase the lowest priced roll cover for your application.
If you are serious about saving money, optimizing efficiency and increasing your overall paper mill production, turn to the roll cover experts at Vail Rubber Works, Inc. When you do, you'll see how Vail's custom roll covering technologies and roll mechanical services will deliver real financial savings in your applications.
Vail's roll covering solutions are competitively priced.
We know the budget battles you face every day. So we offer three roll cover pricing categories to address your cost parameters (standard, premium and super-premium). But that doesn't mean we will automatically specify an off-the-shelf formulation to win your bid. At Vail, we want you to truly save money. So our field support team will come to your mill and provide you with a free, thorough analysis of your roll cover performance and its operating environment. Then we will recommend a custom-formulated, cost-effective roll cover solution that delivers the long-term performance you desire.
Custom roll covering helps you keep more money in your operations
Face it. You rarely save money when you constantly recover your paper mill equipment rolls. So if you can find a way to significantly increase the run times between roll recoverings you will yield more savings. That type of cost controls is exactly what Vail's custom rubber roll coverings and special compound formulations provide your operation. When you work with our roll cover specialists you get:
- 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 and save even more money year after year.
Besides no money to waste, you have no time to waste in the pulp and paper industry. So when you need roll covering repairs or servicing, Vail offers competitive pricing and timely turnarounds for roll mechanical overhauls, too. Our roll repair and millwright servicing capabilities at the St. Joseph Service Center or Middletown Service Center (formerly Midwest Services) are highly respected in the paper mill industry. There is no roll covering problem too tough for our service technicians who average more than 30 years experience in finding solutions for paper, metal and industrial roll covers. Their quality workmanship will earn your confidence and their timely deliveries your repeat business whenever you need roll repairs or replacement parts. It's a "one stop shop" solution that keeps your business rolling.
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 will be ready for reinstallation. Emergency grinds are also 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 supply 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.
