Roll types

Full range of roll products for paper industry needs
Suction rolls
Suction rolls provide high performance on all types of machines from low-speed pulp drying lines to the latest paper, board and tissue machines designed for operating speeds in excess of 2,000 m/min (6,560 ft/min). Aside from rolls for Valmet machinery, we can also offer appropriate spare rolls for a number of other makes. Many of our latest roll technology innovations can be adapted into spare rolls that are compatible with existing rolls. This is an easy and cost-effective way to improve suction roll performance.
Spare suction roll shells
Suction roll shells are made of the highest quality Duplex stainless steel shell blanks manufactures through a plate hot rolling or centrifugal casting process. Precision drilling ensures extremely accurate hole positioning and superior hole surface smoothness.
Deflection-compensated rolls
Deflection-compensated rolls provide reliable and stable operation. These rolls are the key elements for efficient pressing and calendering.
- Swimming type Valmet Sym Nip Rolls
- Zone-controlled Valmet SymZ/SymZS Nip Rolls
- Multizone Valmet SymCD/SymCDS Nip Rolls
- Valmet SymZL/SymZLC Shoe Press Rolls
- Valmet SymBelt Shoe Press Rolls
- Spare Valmet CC rolls
Cast iron rolls
Cast iron rolls offer a reliable, well-performing and durable roll option for all paper and board machines. Our product range includes: cast iron press rolls, dryer cylinders, Vac and Uno rolls for dryer section applications, sizer rolls, applicator and backing rolls for coaters, polymer rolls with a cast iron roll body for multitinip calenders, chilled cast iron thermo rolls, reel drums, winder and belt drums.
High-precision tube rolls
Well-performing tube rolls are essential for paper machine runnability. High reliability and easy repairability in the case of accidents are also important requirements for these rolls. Valmet’s high-precision tube rolls with optional quick change heads were developed to meet these specific demands.
- Lead rolls (steel)
- Center supported rolls
- Reel spools
- Lightweight lead rolls based on advanced composites
Spreader rolls
Spreader rolls ensure wrinkle-free end product and equal tension-profiles for paper sheets and fabrics. Valmet can offer curved spreader rolls to all customer needs, e.g.
- Spreader rolls with steel spools (+optional hard coating)
- Spreader rolls with rubber sleeve
- Options:
- Adjustable bow amount
- Centrally lubricated bearings
- With axle cooling
ARTICLES
Ponderay cuts the friction; pares electrical costs
By installing Compact LocSeal low-friction suction roll sealing systems in the forming and press sections of PM 1, Ponderay Newsprint has cut the drive energy requirement by about 570 horsepower, delivering an excellent return on investment.