The best of both worlds
The new hybriCor roll design takes advantage of the combined properties of steel and carbon fibre for the design of high-speed rolls.
As a result, the runability and performance can be optimised to match a specific position.The core of a hybriCor roll is made of a stiff, lightweight CFRP tube produced in a fully integrated manufacturing process. The entire tube including journal connection is completed in a single manufacturing step before the final CFRP cure. This eliminates the need for bonded joints or bolted connections, ensuring a durable load transfer, high safety and enhanced manufacturing consistency.
The hybriCor shell is made of steel or stainless steel, which can be provided with delicate surface structures and patterns optimised for a specific installation position of the roll. In this way, the hybriCor concept brings together the unique properties of carbon fibre and steel in one.
A new hybrid design for high-speed rolls
Features and benefits at a glance
significantly reduced weight
compared to rolls made of steel
high energy efficiency
through reduced drive power
low upfront investment
due to use of smaller drives, bearings and journals
reduced maintenance costs
due to less wear and extended service life of mechanical components
easy handling
during installation and servicing
thermal stability
due to unique material combination
fast startup
due to reduced run-in period
wider web width and higher machine speeds
at same diameters
high operational reliability
thanks to a fully integrated manufacturing process
Application areas
Drive rolls
Transport rolls
Grooved rolls
Paper/felt guide rolls
Wire guide rolls