Paper
Papermakers rely on Stowe Woodward to create roll coverings with the performance and durability that improves sheet quality, increases productivity and lowers production costs. From the Black Diamond® hard rubber cover that has been the work horse compound for forming section rolls for over a quarter-century to the IvoryT and Ivory XtremeT products that first brought nanoparticle technology to supercalender roll covers, Stowe Woodward is a leading supplier for the papermaking industry.

Film
Film extrusion lines and metalizers present a special set of challenges to roll cover manufacturers. Engineered compounds from Stowe Woodward address the needs of the film extruder by delivering good surface finishes absent of voids or occlusions, and possessing the necessary release properties for smooth film processing.

Textiles
Roll covers from Stowe Woodward stand up to the chemical and high-heat environments of textile manufacturing and provide the economy of long service life necessary to compete in today's global marketplace.

Nonwovens
Stowe Woodward engineered roll covers deliver optimum release, stand up to high temperatures and deliver durability for long term economy in the nonwovens industry. In-depth knowledge of the nonwovens industry and development efforts targeted specifically at nonwovens production give Stowe Woodward an edge in developing innovative covers for squeeze rolls, coating rolls, calender and embossing rolls.

Metal Coil Application
Historically, metal coil processing has been one of the toughest industries on roll covers because of the chemical, high-heat and high-impact working environment. New materials technologies from Stowe Woodward are producing exciting new roll cover compounds that stand up to the chemical concentrations, heat and physical abuse of metal coil processing.

Other Applications
Laminating, coating, rewinding and printing operations are more efficient and more competitive with the right roll covers from Stowe Woodward. Excellent surface finishes and long-term durability enhance quality and deliver substantial cost savings with fewer regrinds over the life of the cover.