HOME COMPANY PRODUCTS / SERVICES RESOURCES CONTACT SECURE LOGIN Technical Articles Technical Articles Compare to Competitive Products – The Coldwater Rubber-Graphite seal material has many unique features that make it the standard by which all other seal materials are compared. However, only the original Coldwater Rubber-Graphite offers the security and peace of mind of thousands of successful operations over many years. This article provides the tests and data showing the many important differences between Coldwater Rubber-Graphite and other “rubber-graphite” materials. Proper Design/Use of Suction Roll Seals – Suction roll seals are critical elements in the function of a suction roll and sometimes the paper machine itself. This article discusses the purpose of the seal strip in the operation of the suction roll, and the proper design and use of this very important component. Energy Savings for Suction Rolls – Improper application of suction roll seals can significantly impact power consumption, and decrease the operating interval between changes. The article lists the history of suction roll seals design, and provides the guidance to reduce energy consumption and extend run times. Benchmarking Data of Suction Roll Operating Intervals – Coldwater Group is the world’s largest supplier of suction roll seals. With facilities in the US, UK and China, and distributors in many other countries, more than 2000 sets of Coldwater suction roll seals are installed around the world every year. As a result, we are uniquely positioned to observe the running intervals of suction rolls across all grades of paper and machine positions. COMPANY About News Career Opportunities Sustainability RESOURCES News Videos Technical Articles Brochures Physical Properties PRODUCTS / SERVICES Suction Roll Components Doctoring Equipment Drainage Elements Edge Control Headbox Parts/Service Fabric Cleaning Dryer Passivation Consumables Optimization Management Programs Technical Service and Support CONTACT US Locate Sales Rep Request Information Check Shipment North America +1 404 842 0012 Europe +46 0 554 68 98 20 Asia +66 991 270 066 doug.wall@coldwatergroup.com Privacy Statement