Refurbished Heat Transfer Rolls—Good as New

“In cases like that, the process operator or maintenance manager may want to consider having their roll refurbished,” Menges explains. “That may be a very practical alternative to having a new roll built, and can save considerable time and money.”

Either way, the roll manufacturer must have the capability of reverse engineering the worn roll during the disassembly process. To facilitate this process, the machinists will produce detailed drawings that can be used to accurately refurbish the existing roll or fabricate a replacement.