XR100TC vs. other winder roll traction options
Trying to stop slippage on your winder or rewinder rolls? Here’s how the options stack up. AEGIS Advanced is an industrial coating applicator in Elkton, Maryland, and XR100TC is our traction and release coating for winder and traction rollers. Most traction options give you grip or release. XR100TC gives you both.
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The quick comparison
| Option | Grip | Release | Wear life | How it gets done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XR100TC (AEGIS) | Strong | Built in. Sheds dust, lint and glue | Tungsten carbide wear life | Shop or on site, any size roll, fast turnaround |
| Polyurethane winder covers | Good, compliant | Limited. Can pick up glue and dust | Can cut, wear and need recovering | Roll usually has to go out to be recovered |
| Standard thermal spray traction coatings | Strong when new | Little or none. The rough surface traps dust and glue | Long wear, but grip fades as it fills up | Shop or on site, depending on supplier |
| Knurling | Good when fresh | None. The grooves load up | Wears down, needs re-knurling | Machine shop work |
| Tape or paper wrap | Short-term | None | Short life, frequent replacement | Quick fix on the line |
General comparison by type. Results depend on the roll position, grade and line conditions.
Where each one makes sense
Polyurethane covers are a good fit where you need a soft, compliant nip, like some large-diameter winder drums. They can cut and wear, and the roll has to go out to be recovered.
Standard thermal spray traction coatings grip well and last, but the rough surface traps tissue dust, lint and glue. The grip fades and the roll needs cleaning.
Knurling is a cheap way to add grip, but the grooves load up and wear down. If you want to keep your knurled rolls, we can put a release coating on them so they stay cleaner.
Tape or paper wrap gets you through a shift, but it’s a stopgap.
XR100TC is for traction rolls where buildup is the real problem: tissue and towel rewinders, winder drums and bedrolls running dusty or glued products, and anywhere the grip keeps fading.
Proven on a bath tissue line
In a trial at a tissue converter in Virginia, XR100TC outperformed the incumbent traction coating, and we turned the rolls around faster.
Common questions
Is XR100TC the same as XR100T?
No. XR100T is our standard release coating for paper machines and other industries. XR100TC is the traction coating, with release built in.
Can we try it on one roll first?
Yes. A one-roll trial is the easiest way to see it on your line.
How fast is turnaround?
Send photos or drawings and you’ll have a spec within a day and a quote within three. We coat in our Elkton facility or on site.