WEBEX FeatherLight™ Carbon Fiber Composite Dead Shaft Idler Rolls
FeatherLight™ Carbon Fiber Dead Shaft Idlers from WEBEX are built for speed, precision, and control. Featuring a lightweight yet ultra-strong composite design, these rolls deliver the industry’s lowest inertia—making them ideal for wider webs, faster line speeds, and sensitive tension control applications.
Benefits of Carbon Fiber Dead Shaft Idlers:
- Lowest inertia ratings available for ultra-responsive web handling
- High strength-to-weight ratio for wider webs and higher speeds
- Excellent corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity
- Supports superior tension control in converting, laminating, and more
FeatherLight™ Construction for Minimal Inertia
WEBEX FeatherLight™ Carbon Fiber Composite Dead Shaft Idler Rolls are engineered for high-performance web handling where responsiveness and control are critical. With carbon fiber/epoxy composite tubing and lightweight aluminum headers, these rolls weigh just one-third of their aluminum counterparts—yet support 1.2 times the load.
This ultra-light construction significantly reduces rotational resistance, improving line speed performance, minimizing energy consumption, and enabling tight web tension control, even on sensitive or lightweight materials.
Carbon Fiber Build
The roll shell is constructed from precision-machined carbon fiber composite, chosen for its unbeatable strength-to-weight ratio and natural resistance to corrosion and chemical exposure. Stub shafts made from steel and aluminum headers round out the structure, keeping total roll weight to a minimum without compromising rigidity or load capacity.
This advanced material makeup also provides excellent electrical conductivity, helping dissipate static in sensitive environments.
FeatherLight™ Patented Design
The patented FeatherLight™ design balances performance and practicality—offering a standard, ready-to-spec carbon fiber solution without the need for costly custom fabrication. Every roll is held to strict tolerances for straightness and runout, ensuring smooth, quiet operation even at high critical speeds.
Available with optional coatings like rubber, chrome, or high-release tungsten-carbide, FeatherLight™ rolls can also be tailored with machined surface treatments including spiral “V” grooves, chevron, or micro grooves to optimize web handling and release.
Fast Line Speed Handling
Whether you're running wider webs or pushing for faster production, FeatherLight™ Idlers help you reach higher critical speeds without sacrificing control or quality. Their lightweight design minimizes inertial drag, enabling quicker starts and stops, while their low-resistance build ensures smoother web travel across the face of the roll.
FeatherLight™ Carbon Fiber Composite Dead Shaft Idler Rolls are the ideal upgrade for any converting, laminating, or printing operation where performance, precision, and uptime matter most.
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