Me make it easy to source and repair National Roll Kote Ink Metering Rolls and Doctoring Rolls for the printing, packaging and cardboard industry.
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NRK Anilox Rollers * NRK Glue & Meter Rolls * NRK Feed Rolls
National Roll Kote™ (NRK) is an established full-service manufacturer of high-performance rolls. The NRK team has a 35+ year track record of technological innovation, unsurpassed quality and exceptional service. NRK is a primary vendor to several Corrugated OEM equipment manufacturers.
Glue Roll
NRK specializes in the manufacturing of New and Reconditioned Anilox, Glue & Meter Rolls. We have extended our operations with the addition of three new roll full-service manufacturing facilities
to better serve our customers. NRK has added several additional trucks for pick-up and delivery for your plant.
NRK fully services all journals and bearing surfaces which are inspected and restored to OEM specifications.
Anilox Rollers
NRK anilox rolls provide high performance color optimization for clean, crisp print. Our state-of-the-art laser Engraving equipment enables us to be able to offer premium laser engraved ceramic anilox rolls that consistently deliver repeatability for maximum production efficiency.
Anilox Rolls
NRK Anilox Rolls are available in traditional 60-degree angle hexagonal or elongated cell geometry, as well as 45- and 30-degree engravings for special coating applications. No roll is to small or large we have the capacity to handle everything from tag & label to wide web and corrugated rolls.
We offer fully engineered and ceramic coated laser engraved rolls for every market and application. Plus, we are specialists in restoring your existing anilox back to like new condition with the very best plasma ceramic coatings engraved with the precise line count and volume to guarantee you consistent ink transfer for high quality graphics. Original coatings are completely removed, cores and journals rebuilt if necessary, before applying a fresh nickel bond coat and chromium oxide ceramic coating, and finally diamond grinding and polishing prior to laser engraving,
Contact Steve Wilkinson 704-962-5404 of The Flexo Factor, your NRK agent and expert for all engraving and coating advice.
NRK utilizes submerged arc welded stainless steel to restore your glue applicator rolls with a durable, non-corrosive long lasting surface with optimal metallurgical bond.
NRK glue rolls are guaranteed against delamination or structural failure. Every roll is cylindrically ground using automated lathes to ensure accurate dimensional tolerances. NRK glue rolls are available in Engraved or Matte finish, Slotted or non-Slotted surfaces. Engravings are available in 16, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50 Quad.
Glue Metering Roll
Ink Metering / Doctoring Rolls
We recognize that even with all the advances in our printing industry more traditional ink metering/doctoring rolls are still used every day . In addition to the many elastomers and rubber coatings we can offer such as EPDM, Natural, Buna, Carboxylate compounds we also offer our Flexkote 1070 polyurethane coating that is designed specifically to prevent glazing and is particularly popular in the corrugated industry, Hardnesses of 70,75,80 shore A are offered.
Smooth Chrome, Sprayed Stainless Steel or Tungsten Carbide rolls are cylindrically ground for the best possible TIR and Taper control. NRK meter rolls are machine finished to 20 RA to ensure the tightest possible Gap Control which insures proper starch coverage while reducing starch waste. NRK matched glue-meter roll sets deliver faster run speeds and higher quality board. NRK is the leading North American supplier of Original Equipment Manufactures glue & meter rolls.
Urethane & Rubber Rolls Feed Rolls Meter Rolls Splicer Rolls
NRK Extruded Rubber & Liquid System cast polyurethane rolls are high performance, abrasion and cut resistant.
Slotted Feed Roll
NRK rolls consistently outperform other rubber rolls for durability and extended roll life. Our rolls are precision ground with either a straight or crowned surface. NRK rolls are resistant to organic solvents, water and alcohol.
Polykote 1030: Single Durometer (30 Shore A) Is a polyurethane compound specially formulated for Feed Roll applications. NRK rolls provide excellent board grip and superior abrasion resistance compared to conventional rubber roll compounds.
Dualkote 3065: Dual Durometer (65 Shore A outer & 30 Shore A inner) Polyurethane feed rolls provide extended roll life, reduced board crush and eliminate board skewing. Ou rolls are specially formulated for flexographic converting.
Frequently Asked Questions About National Roll Kote
Who is National Roll Kote?
National Roll Kote (NRK) is a full-service manufacturer of high-performance rolls with more than 35 years of experience. They are recognized for technological innovation, quality, and service in the corrugated and flexographic printing industry.
What types of rolls does NRK manufacture?
NRK manufactures and reconditions anilox rolls, glue rolls, meter rolls, feed rolls, splicer rolls, and urethane/rubber rolls. Their product line covers critical components for corrugated OEM equipment and flexographic converting.
What makes NRK Anilox Rolls unique?
NRK anilox rolls feature laser-engraved ceramic surfaces with hexagonal or elongated cell geometry. They deliver repeatable, high-performance color optimization for clean, crisp print quality.
How are NRK Glue Rolls constructed?
NRK glue applicator rolls are manufactured with welded stainless steel using submerged arc weld technology. They are guaranteed against delamination or structural failure and are precision-ground for dimensional accuracy.
What are NRK Meter Rolls used for?
NRK meter rolls control starch application in corrugated board production. They are finished to tight tolerances for gap control, ensuring proper starch coverage while reducing waste and enabling faster run speeds.
Does NRK offer urethane and rubber rolls?
Yes. NRK manufactures extruded rubber and cast polyurethane rolls that are abrasion-resistant, solvent-resistant, and precision-ground for durability. Their Polykote and Dualkote compounds provide superior grip and extended roll life.
Is The Flexo Factor an authorized agent for NRK?
Yes. The Flexo Factor is an authorized agent for National Roll Kote, providing direct access to NRK’s products, rebuilding services, and technical support.
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