“This is a game-changer for deep-draw work”

John Essenburg Production Manager Grant Industries

“The biggest benefit from the roller coater (Uni-Roller S2), compared to our spray systems on the other presses is the ability to apply lubricant evenly on the bottom as well as the top of the material. With the spray systems, to ensure consistent coverage across the entire sheet often requires overspraying. And, even then, we’re not always able to adequately coat the outer edges of the tooling with lube, where the stock may be dry and cause premature tool wear. The roller coater performs exceptionally well, precisely, and with great repeatability - coating the top and bottom of the 17.6-in.-wide coil stock. In addition, we can customize the location and thickness of the lubricant, based on the specific requirements of the die. For example, if the die will perform a drawing operation in the center area of the die, we can program the roller coater to apply more lube in that area, and then lay down a thinner coating of lube on the outer areas of the strip. This is a game-changer for deep-draw work, to help minimize lube consumption while improving die life. The roller coater has far exceeded our expectations and has allowed us to bid on jobs we would have had to pass on before.”