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This section provides an overview for urethane lined rollers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 urethane lined rollers manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked urethane lined rollers companies as of January, 2025: 1.Polyurethane Products Corp., 2.Plan Tech, Inc., 3.The Roller Company.
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Urethane-lined rollers are rollers covered with a thick layer of urethane.
Lining is a surface treatment in which the surface is covered with a material such as resin. Urethane-lined rollers use urethane rubber to line the metal inside the rollers, preventing metal-to-metal contact in conveyor systems and preventing wear and tear on the roller fittings.
Urethane is resistant to abrasion caused by friction. Therefore, urethane-lined rollers can be expected to function effectively over a long period of time and have a long service life. In addition, urethane's elasticity and moderate flexibility allow it to absorb shock and protect the goods being transported.
However, urethane is generally sensitive to low and high temperatures. When used in extreme temperature environments, the performance and life of urethane linings may be affected.
Urethane-lined rollers are widely used in a variety of industries and applications due to their properties. The following are some examples of applications:
In printing machinery, rollers are used to apply ink or coating to printed materials as they are fed. Urethane-lined rollers enable uniform printing by feeding the printed material as it glides. In addition, the urethane's abrasion resistance enables high-quality printing to be maintained over a long period of time.
Conveyor belt systems are used to automatically transport industrial products and goods. In this system, a conveyor belt rotates on rollers to transport goods.
Urethane-lined rollers can extend the life of the belt because the urethane's abrasion resistance reduces belt slippage and wear. The elasticity of the urethane also absorbs shocks, thereby softening the impact of the goods being transported. This can improve system reliability and efficiency.
Food processing and packaging lines require hygienic and slippery rollers. Urethane-lined rollers are suitable for contact with food products and enable clean and smooth conveying. This ensures food quality and safety.
The principle of the urethane-lined roller is a mechanism in which a special synthetic resin called urethane is coated on the outside of the roller to take advantage of its excellent properties. Urethane, formally known as polyurethane, is a compound formed through the reaction of isocyanate and polyol components, creating urethane bonds.
It is characterized by a wide variation in hardness and strength, as well as excellent elasticity. Urethane rubber is also characterized by its simple raw materials and lack of additives. For this reason, urethane itself does not alter or adversely affect materials or substances that come into contact with it in rollers. This material is easy to use with rollers.
However, urethane rubber is not suitable for use in humid environments due to its low resistance to moisture and heat. In addition, care must be taken when using it in environments with temperatures exceeding 80°C (140°F). In such locations, select a lining roller made of urethane rubber with increased heat resistance.
Several important factors should be considered when selecting urethane-lined rollers. The following are examples of key factors:
The core material of urethane-lined rollers is the central part that forms the interior of the rollers. Commonly, metals, especially aluminum and stainless steel are widely used. The selection of an appropriate core material is an important factor affecting roller stability and load-handling capability.
Urethane hardness is an indicator of roller surface flexibility. It is generally expressed in terms of Shore hardness. The choice of hardness should be made in accordance with the operating environment and the nature of the material to be transported.
Harder urethanes are more abrasion-resistant, while softer urethanes are more shock-absorbent. For heavy loads, hard urethane is the best choice. However, softer urethane is often used for high impact.
Urethane-lined roller dimensions include roller diameter, width, and shaft hole size. It is important to select the appropriate dimensions for the equipment and conveyor system used. The thickness of the urethane lining should also be considered.
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Esco Plastics is a manufacturer of cast urethane products, urethane rollers, multi-durometer parts, and compression molded parts, established in 1968, and located in Texas. The company offers cast urethane products, urethane rollers, seals, elastomers, isolators, etc. Polyurethane is durable and tolerates extreme conditions, making it an ideal choice in various applications such as oil and gas, OEM equipment, automotive, aerospace, etc. Urethane seals are used for piston seals, valve seals, pipe seals, etc. It is also ideal for nozzles, bushings, gears, and pads in the oil and gas industry.
Plan Tech, Inc. is a manufacturer of polyurethane (PU) parts and components that was established in Loudon, New Hampshire in 1989. The company produces various PU blocks, rods, bars, and 70a durometer sheets, as well as PU-coated standard and abrasion-resistant bearings. These are used in a wide range of industrial processes, including food processing, computer chip manufacturing, and material handling. Aside from their products, Plan Tech, Inc. also offers inhouse waterjet cutting and custom mold manufacturing services for customer projects with unique specifications.
Polyurethane Products was founded in the early 1980s and is headquartered in Addison, Illinois. The company is a manufacturer of polyurethane products, polyurethane metal fabrication tooling, and steel brake tooling for any both individual and industrial-scale projects. The company’s polyurethane metal fabrication tooling line includes radius tooling, press brake tooling, and urethane springs subdivisions which encompass custom radius tooling, hemming dies, and compression springs. Stock and standard products include urethane bumpers, coil storage, custom machining, mold making, and food-grade polyurethane.
TPC Inc., formerly known as Texas Petrochemicals and situated on Edison Ave in Fontana, California, is a manufacturer specializing in petrochemical products. The company specializes in producing and reconditioning American-made urethane and polyurethane items designed for diverse industries, such as for transportation, military, and commercial and industrial construction. The chemical resistance of its polyurethanes has proven crucial in gas-well completions and gas production. Utilizing hand-cast urethane production and a modern machine shop, the company has the capability to create custom or standard molded products efficiently and promptly to meet specific demands.
Imperial Rubber Products Inc., founded in 1989, is a precision roller manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Chino, California, United States. The company’s product range includes new and used rollers for standard industrial and graphic art applications, as well as one-way press and composite rollers. It also offers products from other manufacturers, such as non-woven mill rollers from FKM Walzentechnik and the Link-Belt series of spherical roller bearings from Regal Rexnord Corporation. Serving customers in the United States and Mexico, the company supplies these products for applications in converters and commercial printers handling materials like aluminum, plastic, and steel.
I.B. Moore Co., Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and fabricator of custom industrial rubber products and polyurethane roller & roller assemblies as well as a distributor of O-rings and seals since 1940, based in Lexington, Kentucky. The company offers a wide range of tight tolerance, abrasion resistant urethane rollers and wheels used in various equipment including printers, voting machines, copiers, lottery machines as well as money handling equipment and paper folding machines, and comes in various materials such as silicone and nitrile.
American Urethane, established in 1979 and headquartered in Odenton, MD, USA, is a global supplier of urethane parts and components. The company prioritizes rapid response to quotes and inquiries, ensuring effective communication with knowledgeable American Urethane engineers who comprehend unique requirements. Their product line consists of vast range of urethane parts, including wheels, rollers, gears, casting, bushings, bumpers, and sprockets. Their castable urethanes cater to a variety of industries, lasting longer than plastics and rubber alternatives. Their products are both FDA and MIL-SPEC approved with services extending to various industries such as marine, material handling, medical, and more.
Pulisen Polyurethane products Co.,Ltd. was established in 2016 and headquartered in liyang city, jiangsu, China, is a manufacturer in the field of extruded polyurethane belt, custom-molded urethane products and solutions. They provide custom cast urethane roller, polyurethane wheels and cast urethane parts, such as urethane lined rollers, polyurethane sheets, rods, blocks and polyurethane pads, Besides that. They also provide replacement blades for primary and secondary belt cleaning systems, Its polyurethane scrpaer blades are high resistance to abrasion polyurethane formula.
SHOEI Machinery Mfg. Co. Ltd., founded in 1959 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of folding machinery for bound print media folders. The company is involve in technological development, production, and after-sales service. Its product portfolio includes computer-automated folding systems and a roller corner folding detector device for precise error detection and correction. Additionally, it provides perforators, flat press stackers, and vertical press stackers. The company's related services include maintenance and repair of its products.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polyurethane Products Corp. |
35.3%
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| 2 | Plan Tech, Inc. |
29.4%
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| 3 | The Roller Company |
11.8%
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| 4 | ESCO Plastics |
11.8%
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| 5 | TPC INC. |
5.9%
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| 6 | Pulisen Polyurethane Products Co., Ltd |
5.9%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the urethane lined rollers page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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7 | 87.5% |
|
China
|
1 | 12.5% |
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