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Suction Roll Rebuilds

Remove water more efficiently

PRG's one and only focus is on roll refurbishment. So when your suction roll is sent to PRG for comprehensive refurbishment, you are assured that the full focus of more than 35 years' experience is dedicated to your roll.

Prompt turnaround

Your schedule is our schedule for suction roll rebuilds. If you want your suction roll rebuilt to specification and returned to your mill immediately, we can accommodate you with our around-the-clock refurbishment services.

Roll run-in

As an available service, PRG can run-in your new or rebuilt suction roll to ensure all seals function properly under operating conditions.

Vacuum testing

PRG's suction roll test station features a vacuum pump and can check seals for leak detection while under load. This assures consistent quality of all seals prior to return.

The PRG Suction Roll Inspection/Rebuild Procedure:
  1. Inspect visually
  2. Remove suction box
  3. Remove drive side, tending side, and suction box assemblies.
  4. Inspect the following:
    • Bearings
    • Bearing housings and bearing journal fits and conditions
    • Drive side and tending side head fits
    • Shim pack condition
    • Seals: end seals and longitudinal seals
    • End seal adjusting devices
    • Air load tubes and supply piping
    • Operation of suction box rotating device
    • Shower heads and nozzles
    • Removal rollers and skid blocks
    • Suction box lubrication and supply piping
    • Shell: visual outside and inside
    Inspection reports plus recommended repair/replacement costs will be provided
  5. O.D. Profile
  6. Estimate of the percentage of hole blockage
  7. Pressure-washing
  8. Vacuum pump test to check seal leakage

Additional services available:
  • Grind roll face
  • Pressure wash all internal components and surfaces
  • Clean all holes
  • Sandblast and paint components
  • Complete journal repairs as required or replaced
  • Convert spring system to pneumatic
  • Coat outside wear surfaces for super-hardness and extra-long performance between grinds
  • Balance roll dynamically
 
HIGHLIGHTED CASE STUDIES

The Company
Alsco Metals Incorporated ...

The Problem
A variation in process reduced plant efficiency ...

PRG's Solution
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The Company
Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc ...

The Problem
Blue Ridge faced troubles after a bad grinding experience ...

PRG's Solution
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6356 Chapmans Road
Allentown, PA 18106
Phone (610) 395-6966
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400 Barnes Drive
Carrollton, GA 30117
Phone (770) 830-6323
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Lewisport, KY 42351
Phone (270) 295-4990
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Texarkana, AR 71854
Phone (870) 216-4000
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