In applications where precise, uniform temperature control is a must, heat transfer rolls help regulate ambient temperature by either supplying additional heat to prevent freezing or sluggish equipment, or by removing excess heat from friction and other side-effects of production.

This is done through specially designed rollers that can be filled with a heated cal rod, or heated or cooled fluids and a spiral interior composition that regulates consistent temperature from one end of the roller to the other.

Because heat transfer rollers must often keep temperatures within 1°F of production parameters, it is essential that these rollers be of exceptional quality.

Finite Element Analysis (FAE) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) determine optimal size, shape, and materials.

Martin Solutions Group ensures that only the most appropriate materials and structure are used for each individual project – relying on Finite Element Analysis (FAE) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to determining the best size and shape of the roll, as well as what alloys or compounds should go into fabrication.

Heat transfer rollers are then given a specific finish to achieve desired smoothness or roughness, including mirror, flawless optical, satin, and matte.

Depending on the needs of your operation, Martin Solutions Group offers single-shell rollers for light-duty conditions as well as double-shell spiral baffle roller options that include either Mono-Flow Heat Transfer Rollers, or Dual-Flow Heat Transfer Rollers. Mono-Flow Rollers push fluid in one direction from end to end, while dual flow provide entry and exit piping on the same side for a more compact operation and less piping needs. For specialty applications, we can also create Custom Heat Transfer Rollers such as tri-pass rolls, or other perforated exterior modifications to optimize heat transfer for a specific specification.

Additionally, Martin Solutions Group offers a complete range of roller coatings and coverings such as chrome plating, thermal spray and plasma coatings, and rubber coverings, as well as numerous surface finishes ranging from high-polish and optical mirror, matte finish, engraved patterns, and more.

Repair and Refurbish

Thanks to Martin Solutions Group’s full-service repair capabilities, you may not need to replace heat transfer rollers that are not functioning at peak performance. Instead, you can save money by trusting us to handle stripping and re-plating, re-polishing or refinishing exterior surfaces, repairing damage or defects to the journal or roll shell, acid flushing flow tubing, and restoring proper roller balance.

All heat transfer rollers are available in a wide range of sizes, including up to 48 inches in diameter and 200 inches in end-to-end length.