Our suction rolls are designed to meet your unique application. We have been manufacturing suction rolls for over 50 years for the paper industry. Throughout R-V’s history, including the acquisition of LG Industries, we have designed and manufactured nearly 300 suction rolls and overhauled hundreds of suction rolls for paper producing mills across the world. R-V manufactured rolls for all positions, which include couch, drum, pick-up, pressure, and press section rolls. No matter its classification, each suction roll has proven and reliable features to guarantee its operation.
Each part of the roll is designed to maintain efficiency through specific criteria. Some of the innovative features of each of these parts are listed below:
All of our suction rolls are designed to be efficient and heavy duty. We offer a wide range of suction roll dimensions with the following options:
We offer two suction roll models with the features listed above, as well as any additional specifications requested by our customers. The two model options are based on a three-bearing design.
Series 60 Model: The front end of the roll is split and features separate vacuum and bearing mountings.
Series 90 Model: The front end of the roll is split and features separate vacuum discharge mounting. The front bearing is mounted internally of the shell.
Please contact us if you would like more information on any of our suction roll features. We welcome new opportunities to innovate solutions for customers’ needs.
The R-V Suction Roll Overhaul Program follows a step-by-step overhaul procedure to bring your Suction Roll back to peak optimization and performance levels. With our extensive history in the paper mill machinery industry, R-V is capable of overhauling all manufacturer’s suction rolls. An R-V complete Inspection consists of:
Our Suction Roll Overhaul Process incorporates all facets of the overhaul. This not only includes the actual inspection, but full logistical and assembly services. The full service program includes: