Rubber cork roller coverings (tapes)

Rubber cork covering for rollers and cylinders is an anti-slip covering used in machines that process roll-fed materials. Its purpose is to increase friction, eliminate slippage and improve overall stability.

Rubber-cork itself is a blend of natural cork and SBR rubber, delivering tangible benefits in industrial applications:

• the material doesn’t slip on the roller,
• lthe strip runs more steadily, without sudden tension spikes or jerking movements.

They are used as anti-slip coverings for rollers in industrial machinery — including in:

• film coating machines,
• rewinders,
• polypropylene film production lines,
• slitting machines,
• printing and flexographic presses,
• winding machines,
• laminating lines,
• packaging equipment,
• and other roll-to-roll processing systems.

And when isn’t cork-rubber the right solution? If the issue stems from roller misalignment, worn bearings or incorrect tension settings, then fitting a new covering alone won’t resolve the problem.

As standard, we offer cork-rubber for rollers in a width of 50 mm. If you require a different width, get in touch — we’ll go through the details and provide a bespoke option.

For smaller guide rollers, a narrower covering (25–50 mm) is usually sufficient. It’s easier to fit, allows for more precise positioning and doesn’t add unnecessary weight to the system.

For larger rollers, wider variants (75–100 mm) are more commonly used, as they provide a greater contact area with the material and ensure more stable transport.

How to measure a roller correctly? You’ll need two dimensions:

• the roller diameter — to determine the circumference and the amount of material required,
• the working width — the actual contact area between the roller and the material.

The material should cover the area where the roller comes into contact with the paper, film or fabric.