Rubber rollers are used for variety of purposes and are found in many manufacturing processes. The basic uses for rubber rollers are found in the manufacturing processes of textiles, film, sheet, paper and coiled metal. Rubber covered rollers are used in all sorts of container and packaging fabricating equipment as well as machinery used for the sanding and grinding of wood, steel and aluminum.
Industrial rubber rollers or rolls are used in applications which require a high degree of contact and holding friction, and also in material processing applications requiring a soft touch. Rollers are usually in the shape of cylindrical or spherical shape and are devices that roll or rotate, like for example, a small spoke less wheel or like a roller skate or caster. Rollers are also used in printing. For printing purpose, it is hard rubber roller which is used to ink the type before the paper is impressed. Rubber rollers are also the ideal choice for peripheral decorating of cylindrical shapes and roll-on decorating of large flat or curved surfaces. Covered rolls are used extensively in the graphic arts industry.
