Thermalon Electrically Heated Rollers
Thermalon rolls deliver quicker warm-up times and rapid temperature recovery with lower energy consumption while significantly boosting productivity through reduced maintenance downtime and improved temperature control. Because of the standard core construction, Thermalon can be easily retrofit to replace existing liquid systems.
Why Thermalon?
- Uniform surface temperature.
- Higher maximum temperature compared to hot oil systems.
- 50-100% line speed increases with no impact to product quality.
- Increased safety due to no hot fluid leads, rotary unions, or piping
- Integrates into PLC’s and other controls. (standalone controls available)
- Custom rotary connectors for easy machine fitment
Low Maintenance Steps
- Replace slip ring brushes (occasionally)
- Replace RTD sensors (occasionally)
- Replace heaters (rare)
- Replace roller cover (occasionally)
Applications
Lamination • Preheating • Annealing • Drying • Web Orienting • Calendaring • Thermal Bonding • Point Bonding • Embossing • Coating
Covering Options
Bare • Chrome • Hardcoats • Ceramics • Rubber • Plasma Coatings • Hardened • Engraved • Pattern
Thermalon Capabilities
Outside Diameter
4-36″
Length
12-197″
Web Path Temperature Uniformity
+/- 2°F (+/- 1°C)
Maximum Roller Temperature
600°F
Set Point Accuracy
+/- 2°F (+/- 1°C)
Set Point Change
Quick change via control system
Warm-up Time
8°F/min. (75 min. to 600°F) max temperature
Power
120-573 VAC (1 or 3 phase)
Thermalon vs. Hot Oil Systems
| Thermalon | Hot Oil Systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Low | High |
| Maintenance Downtime | Low | High |
| Web Path Temperature Uniformity | High Uniformity | Variable |
| Web Path Temperature Degradation | Low | High |
| Maximum Temperature | High | High |
| Set Point Accuracy | High | Variable |
| Set Point Modification | Easy | Difficult |
| Max Temp Warm-up Time | 75 Minutes | 2+ Hours |
| Temperature Stabilization | Easy | Difficult |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Low | High |
| Safety Hazards | Low | High |
| Piping & Pumps | None | Yes |