Leading Industry in the Right Direction

NCCM Mill Rolls, made with 3M material

and technology, are the premium choice
for roll operations.
NCCM Mill Rolls have proven their capability of supplying out-
standing value by being produced from premium components
and having unique NCCM-patented technology that yields
performance advantages no other roll coverings can offer.
  

Made with 3M material, and a unique technology

NCCM™ Mill Rolls that offers savings and performance advantages. NCCM™ Neutral Mill Roll
NCCM Mill Rolls: Why are NCCM Mill Rolls the Premium Choice The NCCM Neutral Mill Roll is considered the finest, rob you of productivity. When problems do occur, NCCM
1. Neutral Mill Roll Premium Performance for Roll Operations? general-purpose non-woven roll covering for primary met- Mill Rolls are easily repaired, avoiding the cost of roll
2. CX-Series Mill Roll Premium Performance in Chemicals NCCM Mill Rolls are produced from 3M material compo- al and AOEM stamping operations. NCCM mill rolls are the replacement.
nents and contains NCCM patented technology. only rolls in the market place made from 3M’s leading non- Improved Process Quality and Control
3. RK Mill Roll Premium Bridle Roll
woven technology.
4. Wiper Bars A major physical property that makes NCCM Mill Rolls The uniform porosity of NCCM Mill Rolls, and their ability
unique among non-woven rolls is that these discs are bond- The Neutral roll is available in five densities (relating to to maintain tight contact with the coil, makes thinner, more
5. Mill Wipes
ed together to form a single, unified sleeve. Non-woven hardness) for a whole array of application requirements. consistent coatings. And their high coefficient of friction
NCCM Mill Rolls are premium roll covering products rolls from other manufacturers are produced from simple reduces slippage and hydroplaning, for better material
that optimize countless metal sheet processing applica- Outstanding Characteristics: control.
discrete discs of web compacted onto the support shaft.
tions in primary metals and AOEM (automotive original Life, Cut Resistance, Fluid Control, Coefficient of Friction,
In addition, this unified sleeve design makes NCCM Mill Maintain Integrity of Process Fluids
equipment manufacturer) stamping plants. They also show Strength, self healing.
Rolls far stronger and more stable compared to their non- The compressibility and porosity of NCCM Mill Rolls al-
exceptional value in other industries such as lithography. woven competitors. They can make a significant contribution to increased lows them to conform to variations in gauge thickness and
NCCM Mill Rolls are designed to replace traditional roll This bonding feature also makes repairing a damaged NCCM productivity in the following ways: maintain consistently tight contact across the strip. This not
coverings, like rubber, urethane, non-wovens, various fab- Mill Roll relatively simple. Typically only the portion that only ensures uniform wringing, but has also demonstrated
rics, and carbide coatings. NCCM Mill Rolls have features More Uptime
has been damaged needs replacing, allowing a less costly NCCM Mill Rolls can last significantly longer than rubber a significant reduction in carry-out of chemical from tank to
and properties that no other non-woven rolls offer. option to return the roll to service relatively quickly. tank, and reduced staining.
rolls, so they require changing less frequently, which can
NCCM Mill Rolls are an exceptional roll covering alternative result in fewer unplanned stops. Fewer Defects on Coil Surface
because of the total value they supply. When properly pre-
Increased Line Speeds and Productivity Metal shards and debris can become trapped on the
pared and applied, NCCM Mill Rolls are designed and ex-
Due to higher friction durability and improved line contol surface of rubber rolls, causing defects on the coil. The
pected to save the end user considerable costs and worries.
in certain applications, the NCCM Mill Roll has been able porous non-woven material of NCCM Mill Rolls tends to
to more than double line speeds. “pull”smallparticlesintoitself,whereitislesslikelytocomeinto
contact with the coil.
NCCM™ Mill Rolls outperform conventional rubber rolls. Reduced Chemical Cost
Lower Energy Costs
By reducing carry-out and cross-contamination, NCCM
NCCM MILL ROLLS RUBBER ROLLS Mill Rolls can help reduce your oil or chemical consump- Because of their high coefficient of friction, the use of
tion – and cut the cost of waste disposal. NCCM Mill Rolls can often eliminate the need for auxiliary
• Compressible; resist cutting, gouging for more up time • Non-compressible; susceptible to cuts. motor – while in most cases allowing faster line speeds and
Reduced Maintenance Cost better tracking. And, because they provide through, uniform
• Porous, open surface for consistent strip contact even
• Non-porous, closed surface. Can hydroplane when wet. Because they are self-healing and resistant to cuts and wringing, NCCM Mill Rolls can reduce or eliminate the
when wet.
gouges, NCCM Mill Rolls require fewer repairs than can need for mechanical drying in many applications.
• Repairable for better return on your investment. • Non-repairable.

• Self-healing for more up time compared to rubber rolls. • Cuts propagate.

Individual discs of
• High coefficient of friction on many surfaces for better non-woven synthetic fiber
• Low coefficient of friction on wet/oiled surface conditions.
material control.
bonded together with a
tough flexible adhesive
NCCM™ Mill Rolls Availability and Characteristics for a unique combination
of characteristics –
DENSITY
PRODUCT COLOR pH RANGE TYPICAL APPLICATIONS resiliency, gouge resistance,
3 5 7 9 11
self-healing, porosity,
• Wringing • Ironing • Oil applicator
Neutral Yellow 2-10 X X X X X • Bridle • Tensioning • Steering rolls and absorbency.
• Deflector • Snubber • De-oiling • Metering
• Wringing applicator for chemtreat solutions
Type CX Mottled brown 0-14 X X • Wringer for chemical solutions
• Wringer for chemical solutions/
Type CX Plus Mottled black 0-14 X Higher pressure and temperature capability

Type RK Blue 2-10 NA • Bridle • Snubber • Table Rolls

A variety of sizes are available. Contact your NCCM Mill Products Specialist or authorized NCCM Mill Roll distributor.
 

NCCM™ Mill Rolls – proven effective in a Higher coefficient of friction for faster
NCCM Mill Rolls™
wide variety of applications. NCCM Mill Rolls ™
line speed and more.

With a higher coefficient of friction than rubber, urethane,

Application NCCM Mill Roll Tension 6 Ironing Roll or carbide coated rolls, NCCM Mill Rolls can increase ten-
Stand 3 sion levels for tighter coils. Compared to rubber, for ex-
1. Wringer ample, tension can be up to 45 times greater. Tighter coils
• Acid (0-2 pH) Type CX, CX Plus Cleaning can provide the following benefits:
Roll 1
• Neutral (2-10 pH) Neutral • Faster line speed with less slipping
• Caustic (10-14 pH) Type CX, CX Plus
• Fewer defects related to slipping
• Chemtreat Type CX, CX Plus
• Oiler/de-oiler Neutral • Minimized sag
• Better line control
2. Bridle Neutral, RK Coil Take Up
• Straighter edge registry
3. Tension Neutral NEUTRAL ROLL Oiler Rolls 1
Temper • Reduced droop and movement in annealing furnaces
Mill Chemtreat
4. Pinch/Feed All CX, CX PLUS ROLLS Applicator Rolls 1 When used as tension and bridle rolls, NCCM Mill Rolls
(environment dependent) provide a coefficient of friction 50 percent higher than
Oil Wringer rubber or urethane on dry steel, and more than 40 times
RK ROLL Rolls 1
5. Steering All higher on oiled steel. And you don’t need to texture the
(environment dependent) surface like rubber or urethane to improve friction.
Wringer Rolls 1 5
Quench
6. Snubber/Ironing Neutral, RK Tank Coefficient of Friction Comparison
7. Deflector Neutral, RK
Material Condition NCCM Mill Rolls Rubber Rolls
8. Table/Carrier/Swing Arm All
• Dry steel .52 .36
(environment dependent) Table Roll 8
Furnace
• Oiled steel .36 .01
9. Measuring All
(environment dependent) • Dry aluminum .52 .36

• Oiled aluminum .23 .01

Rinse
Tank
Wringer Rolls
1 5

Table Roll 8
Cleaning 5
Bath Wringer Rolls 1 The model at right represents the line
used to determine coefficients of friction
on both dry and oiled metal surfaces.
Cleaning Brushes
The results of the tests to determine
Deflector Roll 7 coefficients of friction show that NCCM
Mill Rolls allow lines to operate more
Bridle Rolls 2 2
efficiently with increased tension.
De-oiler Rolls 1
Pinch Rolls 4

Coil Snubber
Roll 6
  

Tight contact for consistent

NCCM™ RK Mill Roll Reduces Slipping for Better Line Control Compressible NCCM™ Mill Rolls wringing, oiling, and de-oiling.

High Technology Offers Key Advantages Over Wringing

Conventional Rolls NCCM Mill Rolls are slightly compressible with a porous 1. Porous roll absorbs solution
RK rolls are used in place of rubber, steel, urethane and open surface. With the compressible, sponge-like char- to relieve hydraulic pressure
felt rolls on continuous coil lines and sheet processing acteristic, the rolls conform to the smallest variations in while maintaining tight contact
lines. In wringer, oiler, tension/bridle and support applica- gauge thickness to maintain consistent tight contact across with the metal strip.
tions, in test after test, RK rolls consistently last longer and the strip. This tight contact helps assure exceptionally 2. Roll is compressed to near
perform better than these conventional rolls. uniform wringing. Strips emerge drier from the rinse tank, zero at the nip center, creating
and in some cases, users have found up to a 50 percent a seal which is restored with
RK Rolls Increase Productivity reduction in solution “carry through” compared with con- each revolution of the roll.
RK rolls are resilient, gouge-resistant and self-healing ­ — ventional rubber rolls. And the porous surface absorbs
you can expect them to last much longer than rubber rolls fluid to greatly reduce the chance of hydroplaning which 3. The porous surface reopens
reducing down time and maintenance time. can cause slippage. as compression decreases.
The sponge-like action
Higher Coefficient of Friction Oiling and de-oiling removes residual liquid
RK rolls can generate tension levels from 1.5 to 45 times With tight contact, NCCM Mill Rolls meter and apply from the strip.
the tension levels achieved with rubber rolls. Higher ten- lubricants consistently and uniformly. And operators can
sion means tighter coils, minimized sag, improve line con- remove excess protectant oils on incoming metal strip.
trol, maintain straighter edge registry and reduce droop This “de-oiling” helps reduce costs and improve capabili-

Defects/100 Stamped Parts

and movement in annealing furnaces. Overall, there’s less ties in the caustic cleaner. For more information on oiling
slipping and, therefore, fewer defects on the strip surface. NCCM RK Rolls Outperform and de-oiling, please refer to the relevant NCCM applica-
tion notes.
RK rolls don’t require surface dicing or slashing commonly RK Rolls Rubber Rolls Defects reduced
needed with conventional rolls.
• Somewhat compress- • Non-compressible; The results of NCCM Mill Rolls replacing rubber rolls in
Roll Construction ible; resist gouging, susceptible to cuts an automotive stamping operation are shown below. With
RK rolls are made of a non-woven nylon fiber material cutting the more effective wringing action of the NCCM rolls,
mounted on a shaft. Unlike dense rubber rolls, RK roll s • Not self-healing defects were reduced from four per hundred stampings to
• Self-healing approximately one per hundred.
NCCM Mill Roll
are porous, offering approximately 35% void volume. This Installation Date
• High coefficient • Low coefficient of
void area provides a degree of absorption which aids in friction on wet/oiled
of friction on many
squeegee, tension and oiler functions. Additionally, the surface conditions
surfaces
nylon construction reduces noise and marking when used Days
in place of steel rolls. • Stay in contact with • Hydroplane when wet
RK rolls have a durometer of 80 - 90 shore A. metal when wet

Higher performance under pressure.

NCCM Mill Roll – CX Series
™
For Aggressive Chemical Environments
NCCM Mill Rolls and conventional rubber rolls react dif- sist cuts and gouges. This compressive stress allows cuts to
NCCM Mill Rolls CX and CX-Plus are specially engineered ferently at the same pressure levels. heal themselves as the compressive forces push the sides
to perform in aggressive chemical environments, such as NCCM Mill Rolls CX Series Rubber rolls are essentially non-compressible, so the ruber of the cut closed. This means that NCCM rolls are less
electrolytic lines for tinning, chroming or galvanizing; or bulges out on each side of the nip — as shown at right. prone to damage, which keeps production lines moving,
Recommended Recommended
on pickling, caustic cleaning or coil coating lines. This outward pressure causes tensile stresses that can en- defects low, and productivity high.
Applications Production Lines
large cuts and gouges caused by metal slivers, strip splices,
• Wringer rolls in • Electro plating lines and production debris. After metal slivers stick into a rub-
acidic & caustic ber roll, the slivers will scratch the continuous metal strip
• Pickling lines causing surface defects. Splices and production debris
environments Rubber NCCM
• Color coating lines can easily cut or gouge rubber rolls, resulting in increased
• Hold-down rolls “carry out” in wringing operations. Baths and rinses be- Roll Mill Roll
• Caustic washers
• Deflector rolls come contaminated as a result of this “carry out”.
• Steering rolls NCCM Mill Rolls with their void volume and non-woven
• Pinch/feed rolls porosity are slightly compressible. Under pressure, the roll
• Submerger rolls increases in density at the nip. And as density increases,
the material compresses inwardly, causing the roll to re-
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Product Use: All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this document are based on tests or
experience that NCCM believes are reliable. However, many factors beyond NCCM’s control can affect the use and perfor-
mance of a NCCM product in a particular application, including conditions under which the product is used and the time
and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. Since these factors are uniquely within the user’s
knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the NCCM product to determine whether it is fit for a particular
purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application.
Warranty and Limited Remedy: Unless stated otherwise in NCCM’s product literature, packaging inserts or product packag-
ing for individual products, NCCM warrants that each NCCM product meets the applicable specifications at the time NCCM
ships the product. Individual products may have additional or different warranties as stated on product literature, package
inserts or product packages. NCCM MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible
for determining whether the NCCM product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s application. If the NCCM
product is defective within the warranty period, your exclusive remedy and NCCM’s and seller’s sole obligation will be, at
NCCM’s option, to replace the product or refund the purchase price.
Limitation Of Liability: Except where prohibited by law, NCCM and seller will not be liable for any loss or damage arising
from the NCCM product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted,
including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.

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