{"id":7939,"date":"2020-02-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/?p=7939"},"modified":"2021-11-02T16:54:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T21:54:00","slug":"how-the-right-rollers-ensure-a-better-end-product","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/blog\/how-the-right-rollers-ensure-a-better-end-product\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Right Rollers Ensure a Better End Product"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Welcome Meridian Laboratory to the MISUMI Mech Lab!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read on for ML6&#8217;s expertise on Rollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having worked with raw base polymer manufacturers for more than 55 years, <a href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/vona2\/maker\/meridianlab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Meridian Laboratory  (opens in a new tab)\">Meridian Laboratory <\/a>has developed custom polyurethane ML6 blends, which are used in the manufacture of a roller that meets the design needs of many industries.  Here are just a few reasons how precision ML6 polyurethane rollers by Meridian Laboratory are better than conventional polyurethane rollers and polyurethane wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Better Tolerances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meridian Laboratory\u2019s precision molded polyurethane ML6 rollers supply the benefits of a polyurethane product without sacrificing strict design tolerances. Tighter tolerances translate into less vibration, fewer jams, and increased performance consistency in all important aspects of any manufacturing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike typical polyurethane rollers which are abrasion ground to size and dimension, ML6 rollers are tighter in tolerance across all dimensions including diameter, width, bore and especially TIR (total indicated runout), which increases a machine\u2019s ability to consistently perform at optimum speed and orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Total Indicated Runout - Why is it important while selecting your polyurethane rollers?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fvjvyPzhHzE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Better Friction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyurethane rollers with better friction make the application of optimal pressure or friction possible. This translates into the manufacture of a product with fewer defects and deformation because the product moves through the machine without any unnecessary stress and strain, especially important for fragile materials such as glass, paper, corrugated cardboard, and plastic films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/3pay0c3sflinyyug13kggl8q-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/R4A7078-e1515627931293.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/3pay0c3sflinyyug13kggl8q-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/R4A7078-e1515627931293.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1639\"\/><\/a><figcaption> <br><strong>New ML6 roller (left), used ML6 roller with 10M cycles and still  functioning (center), conventional ground polyurethane roller and  unusable after 1M cycles (right)<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Better Surface Finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the precise tolerances of molded polyurethane <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meridianlab.com\/ml6\/\">ML6 rollers<\/a>,  further processing is not required to meet tolerance specifications.  This enables the outer \u201cskin\u201d or bond created in the casting of the roller to remain intact. A roller that&nbsp;<em>has not been<\/em>&nbsp;ground to tolerance means a better performing roller:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>No open pores to allow leaching of substrates into the roller<\/li><li>Roller surface integrity slows down chemical soaking and leaching<\/li><li>An intact \u201cskin\u201d causes substrates to sit on the outer surface of \nthe roller; ML6 rollers can be easily wiped clean with any type of white\n solvent returning them to \u201cgood as new\u201d<\/li><li>The smooth surface finish prevents the rollers&nbsp;from damaging, marking or marring product and parts they come into contact with<\/li><li>Better friction<\/li><li>Longer durability, less wear<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/case0_detail_0.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/3pay0c3sflinyyug13kggl8q-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/R4A7085-500x330.jpg\" alt=\"Cast Polyurethane Rollers\" class=\"wp-image-801\"\/><\/a><figcaption> <br><strong>Meridian Laboratory ML6 rollers (left) next to conventional ground polyurethane rollers (right)<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Better Material Selection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 55 years of continuing improvements have perfected Meridian Laboratory\u2019s proprietary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meridianlab.com\/ml6\/\">ML6<\/a>  polyurethane blends, making it the ideal choice for industrial production and manufacturing applications. These custom blended and  formulated polyurethanes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Provides for maximum abrasion resistance and resilience<\/li><li>Has minimized plastic deformation<\/li><li>Has lowered rolling resistance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/3pay0c3sflinyyug13kggl8q-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ML6vsCompetitor_Formula-500x330.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/3pay0c3sflinyyug13kggl8q-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ML6vsCompetitor_Formula-500x330.jpg\" alt=\"polyurethane roller wear, polyurethane breakdown, polyurethane drive roller\" class=\"wp-image-1636\"\/><\/a><figcaption> <br><strong>ML6 Polyurethane remains stable and consistent over time, while other polyurethanes break down and lose their shape.<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Better Overall Quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All these factors combined translate into a better polyurethane \nproduct that is consistent and accurate in manufacturing and production \nprocesses, which in turn provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A more uniform and consistent end product<\/li><li>Less maintenance and downtime<\/li><li>More profit<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.misumiusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/basic-workholding.gif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/3pay0c3sflinyyug13kggl8q-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/printinggifupdated.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1642\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Meridian Laboratory\u2019s ML6 product lin (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/vona2\/mech\/M1100000000\/M1105000000\/M1105010000\/?curSearch=%7b%22field%22%3a%22%40search%22%2c%22categoryCode%22%3a%22M1105010000%22%2c%22sort%22%3a1%2c%22allSpecFlag%22%3a0%2c%22page%22%3a1%2c%22brandModeFlag%22%3a1%2c%22pageSize%22%3a45%2c%22brandCode%22%3a%22CNH1%22%7d&amp;resultTabs=&amp;listDisplay=mc-list\" target=\"_blank\">Meridian Laboratory\u2019s ML6 product lin<\/a>e, which includes rollers, wheels, sheets, and tubes, is the result of a long history of optimized and custom solutions for our customers. Check out the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ML6 products  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/us.misumi-ec.com\/vona2\/mech\/M1100000000\/M1105000000\/M1105010000\/?curSearch=%7b%22field%22%3a%22%40search%22%2c%22categoryCode%22%3a%22M1105010000%22%2c%22sort%22%3a1%2c%22allSpecFlag%22%3a0%2c%22page%22%3a1%2c%22brandModeFlag%22%3a1%2c%22pageSize%22%3a45%2c%22brandCode%22%3a%22CNH1%22%7d&amp;resultTabs=&amp;listDisplay=mc-list\" target=\"_blank\">ML6 products <\/a>MISUMI carries now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome Meridian Laboratory to the MISUMI Mech Lab! Read on for ML6&#8217;s expertise on Rollers. Having worked with raw base polymer manufacturers for more than 55 years, Meridian Laboratory has developed custom polyurethane ML6 blends, which are used in the manufacture of a roller that meets the design needs of many industries. 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