The Mechanics of Rollers combines web handling science with the application of rollers in a comprehensive yet easy-to-use reference work. It covers design, application, and maintenance for rollers of all sizes, shapes, and webs.

From the Preface: “...We can better understand the importance of rollers if we change our perspective to see the world from the web's viewpoint. Almost everything in a web's universe is rollers and the spans between rollers. From this vantage it now becomes clear that not only are rollers important, thay are the most important element in a web process...”

Target Audience: Vital for personnel who buy, sell, or specify rollers; also for machine designers, process engineers, and maintenance personnel in the paper, film, foil, nonwovens, textiles, and converting industries.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Tension and Tension Control

Deflection

Traction, Torque and Power

Nipped Rollers

Shells

Journals and Shafts

Bearings

Coatings and Covers

Surface Topology

Vibration and Balance

Alignment

Mechanical Drives

Electric Drives

Temperature Control

Cores, Chucks and Shafts

Spreaders

Specialty Rollers and Elements

Wound Rolls

Maintenance

Appendices

Glossary

Index

Note: The Mechanics of Winding and The Mechanics of Web Handling are companion volumes to this title.