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Nylon Rollers

I've worked around "Rollers" for decades. I practically grew up around them. Rollers are such an important component of any press and lots of industrial manufacturing machinery. Rollers get used a lot in a variety of ways. Whether they're pushing something through or slowing something down, there is a constant state of friction. Friction causes wear. And rollers can wear out quickly. But now, there are incredible coatings for rollers, that allow the rollers to wear at a much slower pace. Nylon rollers are so versatile...let me tell you a little more about the logic behind it:
Copper and Ebonite® rollers have traditionally been utilized as metering, transfer and oscillator rollers in ink trains in offset and letterpress. 
Nylon (Rilsan-11 ®) has come into its own as a higher performance replacement for copper and Ebonite ®. It provides superior ink transfer and virtually eliminates stripping and expensive maintenance.  Nylon (Rilsan-11 ®) is more chemical resistant, as well as more resistant to scratching and surface damage. The physical properties of nylon (Rilsan-11®) allow it to be finished to a variety of specifications such as polished, spiral grooved, micro-grooved, knurled, or diamond grooved. These different surface configurations will affect the performance of the roller in different ways and allow it to be used in different positions. Smooth nylon (Rilsan-11 ®) is excellent for use in the oscillator or vibrator position while knurled, spiral or diamond-grooved patterns are ideal for the metering position to regulate the laydown of ink. The amount of ink depends on the surface configuration chosen.

Take a look at this page on my firm's website, which talks more about rollers and their "roll" in machinery: http://mgf-services.com/printingslitteranvil-rolls

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  1. SME CoilsAugust 4, 2021 at 6:56 PM

    Thank you for this article! It is so incredible helpful and thorough. I will definitely be using your suggestions .

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  2. Surefin Mechanical Equipment, Inc.August 12, 2021 at 5:36 AM

    Remarkable! Its really amazing article, I have got much clear idea about from this paragraph.

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  3. Buccma AccumulatorAugust 15, 2022 at 11:45 PM

    Thanks for the best helpful article for sharing with us.

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  4. EZ Equipment RentalJune 27, 2025 at 5:15 AM

    Great insight on the use of nylon rollers—it's amazing how much smoother operations can be with the right equipment! For those looking to rent top-quality tools and equipment, I highly recommend checking out EZ Equipment Rental. They offer a wide range of construction and industrial rentals at competitive prices. Whether you're working on a big job or a quick fix, they’ve got you covered. Thanks for the helpful info, Mona—keep the great content coming!

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