Episode 63: PPI highlights latest roller offering

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on the launch of the Precision Composite Roller, highlighting its benefits and performance.

On this episode of “Drilling Deeper,” P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski sits down with PPI’s Tim Wolf to discuss the launch of Precision Composite Roller (PCR), a new composite idler roll option designed to tackle weight, corrosion and carryback challenges. Wolf explains how PCR delivers a 30 percent weight reduction while remaining fully load capable, with temperature stability that rivals steel and outperforms aluminum in both hot and cold climates. He also breaks down how the PCR...

People in this episode

Host: Jack Kopanski

Guest: Tim Wolf

Topics covered

• roller offering
• composite idler roll
• weight reduction
• corrosion
• carryback challenges
• temperature stability

Keywords

• roller
• composite
• weight reduction
• corrosion
• carryback
• temperature stability
• PPI

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PPI

Products: Precision Composite Roller (PCR)

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