Rubber cork roller coverings

Cork-rubber roller covering is a high-friction surface layer designed for rollers and cylinders used in machines that handle roll-fed materials. Its main role is to increase grip between the roller and the material, helping prevent slippage and improving the consistency of the process.

The material itself combines natural cork with SBR rubber. This combination provides several practical benefits in industrial environments:

• improved traction on the roller surface,
• smoother material flow without sudden tension spikes or jerky movements.

These coverings act as anti-slip roller surfaces in a wide range of industrial equipment, including:

• film coating machines,
• rewinding systems,
• polypropylene film production lines,
• slitting equipment,
• printing and flexographic presses,
• winding machines,
• laminating lines,
• packaging machinery,
• and other roll-to-roll processing systems.

When isn’t cork-rubber the right solution? If the root cause of the problem is misaligned rollers, worn bearings, or incorrect tension settings, simply replacing the roller covering may not fully resolve the issue.

Our standard cork-rubber roller covering is supplied in a width of 50 mm. If you need a different width, contact us and we’ll review your application to suggest the most suitable option.

For smaller guide rollers, a narrower strip (25–50 mm) is usually sufficient. It’s easier to install, allows more precise placement, and doesn’t add unnecessary weight to the machine.

Larger rollers, on the other hand, typically use wider coverings (75–100 mm). The increased contact area helps ensure more stable material transport.

How should a roller be measured? Two key dimensions are required:

• roller diameter — to determine the circumference and required material length,
• working width — the area where the roller actually contacts the material.

The covering should protect the section of the roller that comes into contact with paper, film, or fabric during operation.