RALEIGH, NC,
March 7, 2011
(Business Wire) -
Xerium Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, today announced full commercial availability of a technologically advanced new series of roll cover products designed for improved machine performance, better wear and longer, more efficient product life. The latest range of roll cover products are designed to reduce operational costs and maximize the output of existing equipment, while enhancing product customization capabilities for each individual customer.
Roll covers, which are used to coat the large machine cylinders that transport raw paper along the lengthy belts while the paper is formed, pressed, and dried, are critical to the quality of paper as it is produced. With this latest series of advanced technology roll covers, Xerium continues to work with its paper manufacturing customers to maximize output and reduce operational costs.
"We continue to work very closely with our customers to advance the technology of paper manufacturing by enabling greater efficiency, leaner inventories, and lower costs," said Stephen R. Light, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. "The high-ROI class of products that we're developing is in direct response to manufacturers' demands for higher performance at lower costs."
Developed by Stowe Woodward's global research and product engineering team, the latest family of roll cover products from Xerium include:
Quantum R and Aquarius R: Quantum R and Aquarius R covers incorporate high release additives into high performance polyurethane covers. Utilizing these special formulas, Stowe Woodward has taken polyurethane roll covers to new performance levels in sheet release and non-stick applications. Combined with Stowe Woodward's SMART® Technology, Quantum R and Aquarius R provide the ultimate value to machine operations giving on-the-run nip profile data for maximum papermaking efficiency. Designed for paper machine pressing applications, Quantum R provides superior release performance in soft press, smoothing press, and calendar positions. The unique surface properties of Quantum R can release the sheet when other polyurethane or high release rubber covers fail to perform. Aquarius R provides the ultimate cover release surface for Lumpbreakers and other extra soft sheet release cover applications. Combining high release additives to the natural superior release characteristics of Aquarius polyurethane, Aquarius R covers are a level above all others.
Embrace: Embrace polyurethane roll covers deliver superior performance in tissue embossing, paper converting, laminating, film, textile and other industrial applications. Embrace is manufactured with the most advanced manufacturing methods and material science. This cool running high-strength cover will run in the toughest high speed applications. When additional insurance is required against abuse and failure, Embrace can be supplied with Stowe Woodward's superior Lifegard bonding system.
About Xerium Technologies
Xerium Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of two types of consumable products used primarily in the production of paper: clothing and roll covers. The Company, which operates around the world under a variety of brand names, utilizes a broad portfolio of patented and proprietary technologies to provide customers with tailored solutions and products integral to production, all designed to optimize performance and reduce operational costs. With 32 manufacturing facilities in 13 countries around the world, Xerium has approximately 3,300 employees.
