General Information
FEP Heat Shrinkable Roll Covers and Extruded Lay Flat Tubing
Rolls are an integral part of many Paper mill and other demanding applications, where minimal downtime is essential. The installation and use of seamless Saint-Gobain® FEP or PFA Roll Covers from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics offers the ultimate in release, corrosion protection, process yield, and reduced downtime.
Saint-Gobain Roll Covers are the largest Seamless Heat Shrink Roll Covers in the world featuring the best time-tested surface treatment available for maximum "pull rubber apart" bonding. This provides maximum long lasting adhesion, while maintaining non-stick properties on the outside. Seamless roll covers guarantee uniform construction for the best resistance to stress crack and bond failure even after months and years of tortuous service conditions.
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is the industry leader in seamless construction of Roll Covers servicing thousands of successful applications. Fast turn around from our large inventory of tubing allows quick reaction to maintenance problems. Custom Size Seamless Roll Covers are available up to 40" (1,016 mm) in diameter in a variety of wall thicknesses for your unique application. Strong "hoop" stress and shrink properties allow for quick and easy installation. Expert assistance or contract field installation is also available. Please consult your American Durafilm Customer Service Representative for solutions to your specific application.
Roll Cover Features and Benefits
- Provides a non-stick surface.
- Operates in high temperature applications.
- Reduces downtime––decreases maintenance due to elimination of material build-up.
- Ease of installation––whether sleeves are professionally installed or by your internal personnel, sleeves can be quickly and easily applied during regulary scheduled maintenance.
- Chemical resistance–– FEP and PFA Roll Covers are impervious to virtually all chemicals.
- Increased production–quick release allows for faster roll speed.
- Roll cost reduction––longer life for roll surface, protects from pitting and reduces need to grind.
- Seamless technology––leaves no marks, smooth, consistent surface.
- Chemically inert––safely used in food industries.
- Excellent flex life/crack resistance, superior flexibility for resilient surfaces, continuous flexing and bowed applications.
- I.D. etching is available for bonding to metal or rubber rollers.
- Zero moisture absorption
- Nonflammable
- High dielectric strength
- Reuse of old rolls
- Manufactured under ISO9001 guidelines.
- Complete line of sizes––Up to 40 (1,016 mm) diameter, in a variety of wall thicknesses.
- Constructed of FDA approved material.
- Exceptional release and good wear properties give Furon Roll Cover
- Sleeves excellent service applications in food processing industry.
All add up to high value/increased profits!