Drive Roller with Traction & Release Properties for Specialty Printing Device

Problem:

The existing drive roller did not provide enough traction or service life on specialty printing device. Traditional knurling did not solve the problem and allowed build up of printing ink and fibers causing even more slippage in media.

Solution:

Apply a Stainless Steel or Carbide textured coating on main diameter of drive roller PLUS special release coating integrated with the traction coating for optimum traction, long life, and release properties for easy cleanup.

Results:

Successful integration of long-life coating on the drive roller that balanced traction and release properties. This coating was so successful it was specified on multiple device models over time as the preferred surface modification.

Value Statement:

Long lasting, wear resistant coating that balances the need for traction and release properties which can be customized for several applications—i.e. more or less texture, and more or less release properties.

Precision Coatings helped improve the product design and continues provide reliable small lot production of 5-100 pieces at a time to meet our ongoing production needs.