Alrol

Click and win

2012-02-21T15:54:00.003-05:00

It's up to You! Take the chance .... .... to win one of four iTunes Gift cards. Just click here and send Your request for a quote. We will work out a unique solution just for Your application and we will get back with You within three business days. Among all requests sent in until March 15, 2012, we will raffle four iTunes Gift cards! Learn more about us. Contact us.

New perspective

2012-02-21T13:01:00.001-05:00

Unemployed for over two years. My name is Cory Burke and I am 26. I have a little boy, Gaven, and we have plans for our life.In January 2012 I got a new perspective when I got hired as Alrol's newest Team Member. For me it is very simple: - Alrol's loyal customers bring increasing business to us - Alrol's new customers have already brought new business to us That's why I got my job

Crucial: the right choice of rubber

2012-02-21T10:51:00.000-05:00

Choice of rubber: each rubber has defined characteristics. Issue: the rubber 'flaked off' in pieces and chunks. Potential problem: In almost any application only specific designed rubber materials will do the job and last. Our proposal: Talk to us! We will ask You all we need to know about Your specific application and then we will propose the unique solution to You.

We show our appreciation to our customers

2012-01-18T11:52:00.001-05:00

We iTuned right into 2012! This year is barely one month old and it started as 2011 ended, with new customers and new business. I neither have a magic crystal ball nor am I a prophet but if 2012 continues as it has begun for us it will be a great year! We are very grateful to have a great start into our tenth year in business. We are thankful to our customers. Their loyalty and trust are

Let us iTune up Your rollers!

2011-11-30T10:52:00.001-05:00

Let iTunes play music for You! The Holidays are here already and soon we will be in a New Year! During this special time, let Alrol provide You with some Musical Moments! It's simple: With each order of $250 and more that we receive from December 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012, we will send You a $25 iTunes gift card. Rock'n Roll. Classical. Heart warming. From December 1,

Automatic Labeler

2011-11-30T10:43:00.001-05:00

Problem solving case: Automatic Labeler Issue: OEM did change their roller covering and suddenly the labels started to stick to the applicator roller. It requested frequently to shut the labeler down and to clean the roller. First step: we learned about the functional details of this applicator roller. Second step: we run in-house and on-site trials with different coverings.

2011-11-03T14:26:00.001-04:00

Coatings on Rubber We think innovative .... to support Your production! To increase production and/or quality it takes, in some applications, both the characteristics of the rubber covering and the features of a specific coating. With our partner we are developing the process to coat our rubber covered rollers with their products. Example: A Release Coating on Rubber

Stay tuned!

2011-09-07T11:13:00.000-04:00

Cool moments are over Hi, were You one of the lucky ones who got a Starbucks gift card from Alrol? Cool! We made some of our customers smiling with this promotion in July and August. That's a great reward for us. Stay tuned .... who knows if there is another promotion coming?! Learn more about us. Contact us.

Cool Summer News

2011-07-28T15:28:00.001-04:00

We're here to serve You through the Summer. When it gets very hot in Northwest Georgia which it does in July and August, dreaming of a refreshing swim helps us to focus on the one purpose of us sweating:to serve You in all Your needs for coatings and coverings. Cool new feature on our website: With the new form 'Request for a Quote" it even gets easier to send us all needed

TIP: Plan ahead with spare rollers

2011-06-30T17:51:00.000-04:00

Help, we're out of rollers?! A roller failed!This might lead to stop the machine, to a decrease of production, and less sales!Just because of a roller! Get a flat tire and no spare? The failure or the 'normal' end of a roller needs to be planned ahead. Spare roller(s). Avoid this critical situation and have spare rollers! You avoid delays and a stop in the production process. Planning.

FAQ: What Surface Finish does the job for us?

2011-06-30T15:51:00.000-04:00

General guidelines The surface finishes might vary a lot depending on the type of coating and the hardness. Please contact us for Your specific needs. 1. Structured finish • This finish takes special tooling to create a specific characteristic on the surface. • This finish applies in film transports, to avoid the air get trapped between the film and the roller. • It might be used to increase

FAQ: How to find out what rubber covering is on our roller?

2011-05-10T16:41:00.002-04:00

We hear this frequently from companies: For our machine setup or process optimization, we need to know what rubber covering we run in our application but we can't get this information! What can we do to find out what rubber covering is on our roller? Our answer: We offer you a free service. What you do: Mail us an approximately 1/2" square and 1/8" thick piece that you cut from your roller.

FAQ: What Makes a Message Successful?

2011-04-13T12:16:00.002-04:00

A: Simlpy the right words! Will my message get to my target audience? Words are used by us, business people. We talk, we write, we post, blog, and tweet. We want to attract clients/customers with our words. Watch an excellent example (less than 2 minutes) how the right words make a huge difference: Learn more about us. Contact us.

Proud owner of a classic!

2011-03-24T15:11:00.001-04:00

We recycle rollers .... We recycle lots of our waste .... We 'recycle' a Hendey lathe, 1927, tie bar. It took a while and Jack Flowers, our Plant Manager, had to learn a lot about how to restore this classic. Now 'she' is up and running: Learn more about us. Contact us.

Small Business: Marketing Ideas

2011-03-18T11:21:00.011-04:00

I try to optimize costs/results. I have limited resources. I want to grow my customer base. Despite the British accent .... I found this video pretty interesting. Viewer Comments: Brilliant work guys that video is truely inspiring!!Its given me some great ideas to improve my online business.I think my business could benefit from your services would be greatto have a video like that on my

FAQ: A Guide to get an Idea of Hardness

2011-03-17T17:18:00.006-04:00

Pretty often our customers ask us: How hard may my roller be? Yes, for our roller coverings the customer gets all specifications. But what's about the 'old' roller they have? This diagram gives you information and compares hardness with 'parts' we all know, as tires, etc. Source Learn more about us. Contact us.

We all reach out to people!

2011-03-15T13:59:00.002-04:00

You say you don't run an animal shelter? Me neither. I like the experience, Shelley made and talks about it. We all reach out to people to grow our business. Watch Shelley Greenglass Manager of the Manchester (N.H.) Animal Shelter She explains how email and Facebook help spread the organization's message to adopters, volunteers, and donors. < I went to one of Constant Contacts seminars

FAQ: Roller Core and Shaft Protection

2011-03-12T21:30:00.009-05:00

In applications where the rollers are exposed to solvents or chemicals, the rubber covering of the sides of the core and of the shafts, may increasing the lifetime of the rollers. We cover the sides and a part of the shafts with the same or another rubber as the roller is covered with. This additional cover seals and protects the metal parts from corrosion. Learn more here. Contact us.

FAQ: Cleaning Your Rollers

2009-03-23T12:44:00.008-04:00

Q: How important is it to keep my rubber rollers clean?A: Not cleaning rubber rollers properly affect your production quality and the roller's life Rollers need special care in order to work in an efficient way.But NOT all coatings resist to any cleaning solution! Some are sensitive against alcohol, others get destroyed by solvents. Heptane is a good solution for all coatings.

FAQ: Types of Rubber Coverings

2009-02-19T23:56:00.014-05:00

Q: Which is the right rubber for my roller? A: Call us and let’s talk! We will learn about your application/machine in order to propose the unique coating to you. More on this topic: Rubber is always a composition of different ingredients which are mixed together in a certain relation of quantity/weight. An incomplete list of some frequently used coatings: Natural Rubber (NR)

The ART of Storing your rollers

2009-02-12T17:50:00.016-05:00

Q: What is the best way to store your rubber rollers? A: Avoid rubber rollers to stay in direct contact with the floor, shelf or table to prevent flat spots. Keep the rollers covered at all times to prevent environmental contamination. andreas@alrol.com More about this topic Our team at Alrol has been trained to take care of the rollers that are manufactured in our facility. Rollers