What are engraved rolls used for?

Engraved rolls are used to transfer a repeatable surface effect onto a substrate—most commonly to emboss texture, apply or meter adhesives, or transfer high-resolution images (gravure printing/coating).

Which engraved roll type do I need: embossing roll, glue/metering roll, or gravure print cylinder?

Choose based on the outcome you need: Embossing rolls add texture/function/appearance through pattern transfer. Glue and metering rolls are used in corrugating to control adhesive film and gap control. Gravure print cylinders use engraved cell geometry to meet print or coating targets with controlled transfer.

What information should I provide to quote a new engraved roll or replacement?

To quote quickly and accurately, share the roll type and application goal, substrate and chemistry, machine/OEM details, speed/temperature/nip conditions (if relevant), and roll dimensions (OD, face width, overall length, journals/bearings). If documentation is missing, PRS can start with Roll Identification using a photo and any known specs to identify the roll type and provide repair, re-engraving, or replacement options.

Can you match an existing pattern or create a custom pattern from a sample?

Yes. PRS supports matching or modifying existing patterns and developing new patterns, including high-resolution scanning and digital pattern creation, plus rapid prototypes of sample textures to validate a design before full production.

What engraving options are available, and how do I choose between them?

PRS offers mechanical, chemical, electro-mechanical, and laser engraving. The best option depends on your substrate, the performance target, required resolution and depth, durability needs, and process conditions.

How do I specify gravure cylinder cell geometry to hit coating weight or print targets?

Start with your target outcome (ink laydown, adhesive transfer, or coating target), then align cell geometry to your chemistry and process conditions (viscosity window, press speed, and doctoring setup). PRS gravure cylinders can be engineered with custom cell geometry and plating options to meet specific print and coating targets.

What is TIR, and why does it matter for corrugator glue and metering rolls?

TIR impacts roll runout and gap stability. In corrugating, stable gap control supports consistent adhesive application. PRS manufactures glue and metering rolls to tighter TIR specifications than many OEMs, supporting consistent coat weight across the machine direction and throughout the corrugator speed range.

Should I refurbish/re-engrave/re-chrome or replace an engraved roll?

Refurbishment is often a good fit when the roll body is sound but performance has degraded. PRS offers repair/refurbishment services such as journal rebuild or replacement, re-engraving, roll face resurfacing, rebalancing, and rechromes, as well as gravure cylinder re-engraving and re-chroming and legacy roll restoration when needed.

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Engineered Embossing Rolls, Gravure Cylinders & Metering Rolls for Precision Converting

At Precision Roll Solutions, we specialize in engineered embossing rolls, gravure print cylinders, and glue and metering rolls. Each designed to improve performance across high-speed converting and industrial manufacturing lines. Whether you're enhancing surface texture, applying adhesives, or transferring high-resolution images, our engraved roll solutions help you gain tighter control over material behavior, pattern fidelity, and product consistency.

We serve converters in tissue, nonwovens, flexible packaging, film, building materials, automotive, battery, and more—and bring cross-industry insights that allow us to optimize rolls not just for your specs, but for real-world productivity. From rapid prototyping and custom pattern development to re-engraving, journal repair, and full refurbishment, PRS is your partner for roll design, performance tuning, and long-term support.

With one of the industry’s largest pattern libraries and decades of application-specific expertise, we don’t just manufacture engraved rolls, we help you engineer smarter outcomes across every web path.

Engraved Embossing Rolls

Quality meets craftsmanship in PRS engraved rolls. With patterns available from one of the world’s largest libraries of textures or a design unique to your business, our experts can produce what you need, when you need it.

Engraved Embossing Rolls

Glue and Metering Rolls

The glue and metering rollers are the precision components within the corrugator starch application process. We understand that precise glue application is a fundamental requirement to minimize warp and reduce raw material costs.

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Gravure Print Cylinders

We design and manufacture rotogravure print rolls that transfer lifelike images for a wide variety of end-user products - Flooring, Wall coverings, Metals, & Decorative Films industries. We also offer rolls with gravure functionality for Paper Towel bonding, Pharmaceuticals, Films, & many other industries.

Gravure Print Cylinders

FAQs about Engraved Rolls

Engraved rolls are used to transfer a repeatable surface effect onto a substrate—most commonly to emboss texture, apply/meter adhesives, or transfer high-resolution images (gravure printing/coating).

Embossing rolls: add texture/function/appearance (pattern transfer).
Glue & metering rolls: control adhesive film and gap control for corrugating starch application.
Gravure print cylinders: use engraved cell geometry to hit print/coating targets with controlled ink/coating transfer.

To get an accurate quote fast, provide: roll type + application goal, substrate and chemistry, machine/OEM info, speed/temperature/nip conditions (if relevant), and roll dimensions (OD/face width/OAL/journals). If you don’t have documentation, PRS can start with Roll Identification (photo + what you know → engineers identify → options/quote).

Yes. Many customers start by matching/modifying an existing pattern or developing a new one. PRS supports high-resolution scanning/digital pattern creation and rapid prototypes of sample textures, backed by a large pattern library.

PRS offers mechanical, chemical, electro-mechanical, and laser engraving (selection depends on substrate, durability needs, resolution/depth, and the performance target).

Start with your target outcome (ink laydown/coating/adhesive transfer), then align cell geometry to: viscosity window, press speed/doctoring, and required consistency. PRS gravure cylinders include custom cell geometry and plating options designed to meet specific print/coating targets.

Refurbishment is often the best path when the roll body is good but performance has degraded. PRS offers refurbishment/repair services such as journal rebuild/replacement, re-engraving, roll face resurfacing, rebalancing, and rechromes, plus gravure cylinder re-engraving and re-chroming and legacy restoration.

TIR affects gap stability and uniform adhesive application. PRS notes glue and metering rolls are key to glue application and gap control, are manufactured to tighter TIR than OEMs, and are positioned to support consistent coat weight and help minimize warp/reduce raw material costs.

Engineered Engraved Roll Solutions

Engineered Embossing Rolls, Gravure Cylinders & Metering Rolls for Precision Converting

Engraved Roll Solutions

Engraved Embossing Rolls

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Gravure Print Cylinders

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Engineered Engraved Roll Solutions

Engineered Embossing Rolls, Gravure Cylinders & Metering Rolls for Precision Converting

Engraved Roll Solutions

Engraved Embossing Rolls

Glue and Metering Rolls

Gravure Print Cylinders

FAQs about Engraved Rolls

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PRS Experts