Industrial Coatings

Featuring Plasma Coatings® — The Original Traction & Release Coating Technology from American Roller

 

Industrial coatings are engineered surface treatments that solve real production problems — material buildup, corrosion, drag and slippage, and wrinkles — while extending equipment life and improving product consistency. The right coating turns a recurring process headache into a solved problem.

For decades, American Roller has been the original innovator in plasma coating technology. PRS delivers the complete ARCO industrial coatings capability — the trademarked Plasma Coatings® product line, platings, surface enhancement coatings, and the full range of coating processes behind them — with on-site application available for many coatings. Serving manufacturers, processors, and OEMs across the United States and Canada.

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Why Industrial Coating Selection Matters 

Coating selection starts with the production problem you're solving. Buildup, corrosion, drag and slippage, and wrinkles each point toward different coating families and specifications — and the difference between the right coating and the wrong one shows up directly in equipment life, maintenance frequency, product quality, and total cost of ownership.

 Key variables in coating selection: 

Production Challenge

Buildup, corrosion, drag and slippage, or wrinkles: the problem determines the coating family

Production Challenge

Coating Family

Plasma Coatings® dual-matrix systems, plating, or surface enhancement coatings

Coating Family

Traction vs. Release Balance

Systems engineered for controlled grip, controlled release, or both

Traction vs. Release Balance

Operating Temperature

Series options for standard service through high-temperature applications up to 1,000°F

Operating Temperature

Regulatory Requirements

FDA-compliant series available for food, beverage, and medical applications

Regulatory Requirements

On-Site vs. Shop Application

Many series can be applied at your facility to minimize downtime and logistics

On-Site vs. Shop Application

The right combination delivers the surface performance your process needs — without over-engineering the coating cost.

Common Applications for Industrial Coatings

PRS and American Roller apply industrial coatings across a broad range of components and process positions:

• Rolls and rollers across web processing, converting, and printing operations

• Traction and web-handling roll positions requiring controlled grip

• Release positions handling adhesives, stickies, and coated substrates

• High-temperature process rolls and components (series rated up to 1,000°F)

• FDA-compliant food, beverage, and medical processing surfaces

• Conveying and sliding components requiring low-friction, dry-lubricant surfaces

• Corrosion-prone equipment in harsh operating environments

• Metal and concrete surfaces in chemical manufacturing and processing operations

• Components requiring wear resistance and long-term surface protection

Our team works with you to match the coating series, application process, and specification to your component and operating environment.

 

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The Original Innovator in Plasma Coating Technology

For decades, American Roller has been the original innovator in plasma coating technology and Plasma Coatings® remains the recognized industry-leading brand product line in dual-matrix traction and release coatings, along with corrosion and wear protection. Precision Roll Solutions delivers the complete ARCO industrial coatings capability directly to customers: the full Plasma Coatings® line spanning 34 engineered series, plating, surface enhancement coatings, and the coating processes behind them with on-site application available for many coatings. Together, PRS and American Roller combine the original coating technology with direct customer relationships and coordinated specification across your full roll and component program.

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Plasma Coatings®

Plasma Coatings®

The flagship. Plasma Coatings® is the recognized industry-leading brand product line in dual-matrix traction and release coatings, along with corrosion and wear protection — and American Roller is the original innovator of the technology. 34 engineered coating series spanning release, traction, high-temperature service up to 1,000°F, FDA-compliant options, chemical resistance, and electroless nickel systems. Many series can be applied on-site at your facility. 

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Surface Enhancement Coatings
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Surface Enhancement Coatings

Surface Enhancement Coatings

Engineered coatings that enhance how a surface performs — traction, release, wear, and process-specific surface properties matched to the application. Surface enhancement coatings are specified when the goal is improving the performance of an existing component surface for your process conditions.

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Plating Options
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Plating Options

Engineered plating services for wear resistance and corrosion protection. Plating options complement the Plasma Coatings® line where a plated surface is the right specification for the component, operating environment, and cost requirements.

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Coating Processes

Polymer & Non-Stick Coatings

The application technologies behind the American Roller coating portfolio. American Roller applies coatings across a full range of processes matched to the coating material and component requirements — the right process is specified based on the component and service conditions, not the equipment available.

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On-Site Coating Services
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On-Site Coatings

On-Site Coating Services

American Rollers' coatings — including numerous Plasma Coatings® series — can be applied on-site at your facility. On-site application minimizes component downtime and shipping logistics for large components, in-service equipment, and urgent maintenance situations.

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Browse by Application

Browse by Application

Explore American Roller coating solutions organized by application and industry — from battery and power storage to flexible packaging, food and beverage, pulp and paper, steel and aluminum, and more. Find the coating approach proven in your production environment.

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Production Challenges Solved by Plasma Coatings®

Coating conversations start with a production problem. The most common reasons converters and manufacturers come to PRS and ARCO for a coating solution are material buildup, corrosion, drag and slippage, and wrinkles — and each one points toward specific Plasma Coatings® series engineered to solve it.

Material buildup reduces efficiency, affects product quality, and increases cleaning frequency — Plasma Coatings® minimize the adhesion of stickies, debris, adhesives, and other contaminants, keeping rollers cleaner and production running longer between maintenance intervals. In harsh operating environments that lead to pitting and oxidation, the coatings create a protective barrier that improves corrosion resistance and extends roller life. Where traction is the issue, Plasma Coatings® can be engineered to provide controlled surface grip — reducing drag and slippage while improving web control and process stability. And by optimizing surface interaction and web handling, they promote smoother material flow and reduce the conditions that contribute to wrinkling and air entrapment.

Plasma Coatings® are engineered surface treatments applied using advanced coating technology to create durable, wear-resistant surfaces tailored to specific applications. With 34 engineered series in the line — spanning release, traction, high-temperature service up to 1,000°F, FDA-compliant options, chemical resistance, and electroless nickel systems — the right coating exists for nearly any surface challenge. Many series can be applied on-site at your facility.

Want to dive deeper? Watch the free on-demand webinar, Plasma Coatings 101: From Basics to Performance Benefits, presented by Dave Walls — covering the fundamentals of plasma coatings, common industry terminology, and how they solve challenges like buildup, corrosion, drag and slippage, and wrinkles.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Plasma Coatings®?

Plasma Coatings® is the registered trademark and branded product line of American Roller — the recognized industry-leading line in dual-matrix traction and release coatings, along with corrosion and wear protection. American Roller has been the original innovator in plasma coating technology for decades. The line spans 34 engineered coating series covering release, traction, high-temperature service up to 1,000°F, FDA-compliant options, chemical resistance, and electroless nickel systems — each tailored to specific applications and operating environments 

What production challenges do Plasma Coatings® solve?

The four most common: buildup (coatings minimize adhesion of stickies, debris, and adhesives, keeping rollers cleaner between maintenance intervals), corrosion (a protective barrier against pitting and oxidation in harsh environments), drag and slippage (engineered surface grip for controlled traction and better web control), and wrinkles (optimized surface interaction that promotes smoother material flow and reduces air entrapment). Each challenge maps to specific coating series engineered for that problem. 

What coating options does American Roller offer beyond the Plasma Coatings® line

American Roller  industrial coatings capability also includes engineered plating for wear resistance and corrosion protection, surface enhancement coatings that improve how an existing component surface performs, and a full range of coating application processes matched to the coating material and component requirements. PRS delivers the complete portfolio, and coating selection is driven by the production challenge, operating environment, and component specifications. 

Can coatings be applied on-site at my facility?

 es. Many coatings — including numerous Plasma Coatings® series — can be applied on-site at your facility. On-site application is particularly valuable for large components that are difficult to ship, in-service equipment where minimizing downtime is critical, and urgent maintenance situations. Contact PRS/American Roller to confirm on-site feasibility for your specific coating and component. 

How is PRS related to American Roller?

PRS delivers the complete American Roller industrial coatings capability directly to customers. American Roller has applied industrial coatings for decades with facilities, equipment, and mobile coating capabilities across North America. Through the PRS + American Roller relationship, manufacturers and processors get a single-source supplier for both engineered components and their coatings — with American Roller's application expertise and material library backing PRS's direct customer relationships. Detailed American Roller product information is available at americanroller.com.

Does PRS and American Roller serve Canadian manufacturers in addition to the US?

 Yes. PRS and American Roller serve industrial coating customers across the United States and Canada — supplying Plasma Coatings®, platings, surface enhancement coatings, and on-site coating services to manufacturers, processors, and OEMs across all major North American markets and the rest of the globe. 

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Connect with PRS + American Roller Coatings Experts

Questions about industrial coating selection, application methods, on-site coating capability, or dimensional restoration for critical components? The PRS + American Roller team serves manufacturers, processors, and OEMs across the US and Canada — from first specification through delivery, on-site application, and ongoing service support.

 

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