Precision rollers must be designed and constructed to precise specifications, as the exacting demands of each system or application can vary enormously. Attention to detail is, therefore, essential and, because it can be difficult to establish the specification required, a thorough understanding of the application - backed by the professional experience of the precision engineer - will help to deliver the perfect solution.

There are dozens of different variables involved when manufacturing precision rollers for the printing and packaging industry. This is due to the diversity of materials used in packaging, from coiled steel to aluminium foil, and the temperatures and rotational speeds needed to process adhesives.

Packaging rollers are often required to perform at high temperatures and in challenging environments. This is no surprise, as industrial rollers are used to process and manufacture every conceivable type of material, from textiles and plastics to paper and thin gauge steel.

What difference does it really make to choose cheaper, lower quality industrial rollers over higher-priced, higher quality alternatives? Manufacturers are under two pressures: Firstly, you need to complete your project to your customer’s satisfaction, meaning that every component must meet the required standard of function and composition. Secondly, you need to complete the project as quickly and as cheaply as possible, in order to deliver within timescale and budget.