Metal Anilox Roller for Surface Treatment

The AstraRoll Custom Metal Anilox Roller for Surface Treatment is an elite fluid-metering component designed explicitly for industrial processing lines that require precise, continuous, and sub-micron liquid weight distribution. In modern surface modification industries—such as applying anti-static coatings, chemical primers, corona-treatment sealants, or specialty adhesives—standard smooth rollers suffer from unpredictable fluid ribbing and uncontrolled wet-thickness variations.

AstraRoll solves this process instability by engineering high-precision micro-cell arrays directly onto a multi-tempered, rigid steel foundation. Through specialized mechanical knurling or precision tool etching, we create consistent cell geometries (such as quadrangular pyramids or continuous helical channels) calculated precisely to your required dry coat weight. Sealed with an ultra-hard, non-porous chrome shell, our rollers optimize the capillary release of liquid chemistries, resist the continuous friction of steel doctor blades, and eliminate cross-web coating defects across massive production campaigns.

Technical Parameter

Product Framework: Metal Anilox Metering Matrix for Coating & Substrate Modification

Core Base Material: Premium 45# Seamless Steel Steel / 42CrMo Forged Alloy Steel

Surface Armor Layer: Electroplated High-Density Wear-Resistant Hard Chrome Matrix

Engraving Technology: High-Precision Mechanical Knurling / CNC Pyramidal Etching

Screen Count Spectrum: 10 LPI to 350 LPI (Lines Per Inch) fully customized

Cell Geometries Available: Quadrangular (Pyramid), Helical (Continuous Grooves), Tri-helical

Surface Hardness: ≥HRC62 (≥HV800for heavy-duty micro-abrasion defense)

Geometric Precision: Radial Runout ≤0.005mm, Parallelism ≤0.005mm

Dynamic Balance Rating: G2.5 Class calibrated on multi-axis electronic test rigs

A Full Range of Anilox Engraving

Product Applications

Engineered for flawless chemical deposition and high-accuracy fluid metering across industrial webs:

Functional Film Surface Treatments: Applying sub-micron anti-static, anti-fog, scratch-resistant, or UV-blocking chemical layers onto optical sheets and polymer films (PET, BOPP, PE).

Metal Foil Primer Coating: Delivering precise, ultra-thin chemical adhesion promoters or protective clear coatings onto copper and aluminum battery foils prior to slurry application.

Specialty Paper & Textile Converting: Distributing uniform silicone releases, wax matrix finishes, or flame-retardant chemistries onto textured release liners and technical fabrics.

Adhesive Tape & Lamination Inlines: Metering exact coat weights of water-based or solvent-borne pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) in continuous converting equipment.

Why Choose AstraRoll's Metal Anilox Roller for Surface Treatment?

Dead-Uniform Cell Volume for Streak-Free Coatings: Minor variations in cell depth across a surface treatment roller cause visible coating lines and uneven chemical wetting, which ruins product performance. AstraRoll utilizes automated CNC knurling and etching machinery that maintain exact tool pressure, carving identical cell depths from journal to journal. This ensures a predictable fluid split and a flawless, unvaried cross-web coating weight.

Super-Hard ≥HRC62 Shield Against Doctor Blade Wear: Continuous scraping from steel doctor blades and contact with chemically aggressive primers wear down standard steel rolls, flattening cell walls and distorting liquid capacity. We plate a thick, high-density hard chrome layer over induction-hardened steel cores. This ensures the cell walls remain razor-sharp and non-porous, maximizing your production intervals between regrinds.

Low-Surface-Energy Finishes for Fast Cleanups: Sticky treatment resins, industrial glues, and chemical polymers love to harden and lock inside cell bottoms, leading to chronic cell plugging. Our proprietary chrome-finishing and micro-polishing routines eliminate microscopic burrs inside the cell channels. This lowers surface energy for a clean chemical release and makes routine flushings or solvent washdowns highly effective, minimizing changeover downtime.

Stress-Relieved Core For Tight Runout Control (≤0.005mm): High radial runout in anilox rollers creates a cyclical pumping effect that alters coating thickness at high web speeds. AstraRoll subjects every steel core to comprehensive thermal tempering to remove internal stresses before precision cylindrical grinding. Keeping runout below ≤0.005mm and applying G2.5 dynamic balancing ensures a vibration-free rotation that tracks sensitive thin films without causing wrinkles or web drag.

Q1. Are you a trader or direct factory?

We are a direct manufacturing factory with over 20 years of expertise in high-end industrial rollers, casters and material handling solutions. Our facility operates with ISO-certified quality management systems, allowing us to maintain full control over production cycles and quality standards. Throughout two decades of growth, we have established deep, long-term strategic partnerships with several listed companies and global automation leaders, proving our reliability as a high-tier industrial supplier.

Q2. What are your main products?

AstraRoll specializes in the engineering and production of three core product lines: Industrial Rollers, Heavy-Duty Wheels, and Precision Casters. We do not just sell components; we provide integrated movement and transport solutions. Our products are widely utilized across high-demand sectors, including: New Energy, Lithium Battery, Mining, Heavy Industry, Medical Institutional, Agriculture and Logistics.

Q3. What about delivery time?

We deeply understand that project timelines are critical.
Standard Products: Usually dispatched within 7–15 working days if the components are in stock.
Customized/OEM Orders: Depending on the complexity and volume, the lead time typically ranges from 20–35 days. This includes time for technical drawing confirmation, specialized tooling, and rigorous pre-shipment testing.
Shipping Methods: We offer flexible global logistics solutions, including FOB and CIF terms. We ship via Sea Freight (for bulk industrial orders), Air Freight (for urgent project needs), and International Express (DHL/FedEx/TNT) for smaller components or samples.

Q4. How can I get a quote for customized products?

Since a significant portion of our business involves specialized engineering, pricing is tailored to your specific technical requirements. To provide an accurate quote, please provide the following details: Technical Drawings or Sketches, Application Environment, Quantity, Special Requests. Our engineering team typically reviews and responds to custom inquiries with a formal quotation within 24–48 hours.

Q5. What is your payment?

TT / Paypal / Western Union / LC / Credit Card etc. are all available to us.