ROLL PREPARATION, CLEANING AND PACKAGING FOR EXPORT

         This procedure documents the methods used to prepare and package finished forged steel rolls, for export shipment.

          The entire roll surface is washed with solvent and completely dried. If necessary, the overhead crane is used to lift the roll into the air to wash and dry the underside of the roll.   

Washing and drying the roll.

 

Ensuring the bottom of the roll is completely dry.

The entire roll is coated with Ferrocote #673, (click here for MSDS) a Quaker Chemical product. The Ferrocote #673 is applied using a paint roller or paintbrush. To ensure thorough coverage the coating process is started from the underside of the roll.  

Applying Ferrocote #673 to the roll.

  

After the Ferrocote #673 is applied, the entire roll is then wrapped end to end with VERSIL-PAK #3, (click here for MSDS). VERSIL-PAK #3 is a flexible, greaseproof, waterproof barrier, muslin material. This muslin material is applied using a 2" to 4" overlap.       

Applying muslin sheet on the roll body.

(Note: necks were already wrapped prior to the body.)

After the muslin wrap is complete, a second coat of Ferrocote #673 is applied on top of the muslin wrap. 

Applying second coat of Ferrocote #673 on top of the muslin.

  

The entire roll is wrapped with VCI, (click here for MSDS), protective paper allowing for 6-8" of overlap. 

Wrapping the body with VCI paper.

  

The VCI paper is pulled tight against the roll surface and secured with filament strapping tape, making sure to seal all seams, both horizontally and vertically. 

Sealing all seams with filament "strapping" tape.

 

All journals or inner races are protected with a layer of Lamiflex, (click here for MSDS). Lamiflex is a flexible composite of compression resistant hardboard lath with a water-repellant outer skin. The Lamiflex is wrapped around the circumference of the journal or inner race and secured with filament strapping tape.

Lamiflex applied to inner races.

After the roll has been packaged accordingly, the Shipper will inspect the packaging and attach the roll certificate to the neck of the roll. The certificate is sealed in a watertight plastic envelope to prevent damage during shipping.

 

BOXING THE ROLL

The top and bottom roll saddle blocks have a rubber liner attached to the saddle blocks to protect the roll necks.        

The packaged roll is placed in the box with the journals resting on the saddle blocks and wooden wedges are placed between the roll body wall and the saddle. Wooden wedges are also placed at both ends of the roll neck. 

A rubber strap is placed on top of the journal and the top saddle block is set in placed and secured to the box.

The lid is placed on the box and nailed closed. Steel banding is placed around the box and secured tightly.

The box is stenciled and marked as required by the shipping instructions.

Boxed roll prior to lid installation.

 

CLEANING THE ROLL            

Once the roll has been removed from the wooden container and the protective Lamiflex,VCI paper and the VERSIL-PAK muslin materials are removed the Ferrocote #673 coating can be easily removed with mineral spirits or any solvent.