In the world of folding, positive, consistent grip is everything. Without it, productivity drops and waste gets expensive. Here’s a quick guide to common gripping patterns so you can match performance and wear to your work.
The steel land between urethane bands is wider than each band. This was the OEM standard for many years and offers balanced grip and life for general work.
The steel land is narrower than the soft PU bands, so bands slightly overlap the sheet path for increased grip— great on slippery stocks. Because the compound is soft (sponge-like), improper roller settings will accelerate wear.
Delivers most of the super-grip advantage with improved longevity versus soft PU. It’s the best compromise of grip and durability among Stahl* casting roller patterns.
Maximizes contact area between stock and roller for steady feed on challenging jobs.
Consider recovery when:
Our typical recovery process:
Rule of thumb: the softer the urethane, the stronger the grip—but the faster it wears. For coated stocks, super-grip patterns usually perform best.
Unlike banded Stahl* rollers, MBO* rollers use a spiral pattern and can typically be reground but not recovered.
We service Baum, MBO, Stahl, H&H, and Vijuk fold rollers. Call 1-800-229-0009 for options, turnarounds, and recommendations.
