sheetfeed rollers

[REYES1377]

Just looking for opinions on type of rollers are being used, for going back and forth between UV and conventional. For many years i have used Bottcher Chameleon. Very good roller, but very expensive. Is there anything else out there that can compete?

Thanks in advance

[Cornishpastythighs]

Rotadyne- Duo Flo
Graphic Roller- Techno Roll
Both are recommended for UV/Hybrid or Conventional

[Freeman A.Gain]

No! I also used Bottcher for years on a 41" KBA and a 29" ManR and they were great! Now with a different company, we are using Rota Combo rollers and they didn't even last a year??

[REYES1377]

Rotadyne- Duo Flo
Graphic Roller- Techno Roll
Both are recommended for UV/Hybrid or Conventional

You have good experince with the DUO-FLO? The rep has been in here lately and kind of leary on giving them a try. They are priced great! But you know how that goes.

[Cornishpastythighs]

You have good experince with the DUO-FLO? The rep has been in here lately and kind of leary on giving them a try. They are priced great! But you know how that goes.

You'll never know unless you give them a try. They are priced very competitive and perform quite well.

[Anthony Hyatali]

Pacesetter has a series called duo-flex which is designed for switching between conventional/hybrid & UV. Not sure how they are priced compared to Bottcher but could be a very good alternative.

Freeman, how long does Bottcher last compared to Rotadyne? Could the wash be a factor?

[saso777]

When speaking about rollers i would recommend you to stay with Bottcher we have tried couple of different types but Bottcher are the best.

[Ret Heidelberg Instructor]

Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and pay for good quality. I believe the phrase "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." might apply here. But by all means shop around, maybe there are good quality rollers out there at a lower price.

[Freeman A.Gain]

Pacesetter has a series called duo-flex which is designed for switching between conventional/hybrid & UV. Not sure how they are priced compared to Bottcher but could be a very good alternative.

Freeman, how long does Bottcher last compared to Rotadyne? Could the wash be a factor?

Our Bottcher rollers lasted for 2-3 years, with a good roller maintenance program(Febo & CalciumFix). We also used a UV wash always. The Rotadyne rollers lasted less than a year( good quality.. unfortunately still using them now.) They have scratching all over them and are uneven. We are using their "suggested" wash???? Take it for what its worth since they are now owned by ManRoland as well.

[Cornishpastythighs]

Our Bottcher rollers lasted for 2-3 years, with a good roller maintenance program(Febo & CalciumFix). We also used a UV wash always. The Rotadyne rollers lasted less than a year( good quality.. unfortunately still using them now.) They have scratching all over them and are uneven. We are using their "suggested" wash???? Take it for what its worth since they are now owned by ManRoland as well.

I have to pay more attention to industry news, I never heard that Rotadyne was owned by Man Roland. I knew they had signed an agreement to supply MAN with rollers for their presses but had'nt heard they had been bought by them.