Technical Rollers
Roller Refurbishment & Spare PartsRefurbish smarter to perform longer
Refurbishment & Spareparts
Engineered Refurbishment & Precision Spare Parts for Seamless Operations
At Matthews Engineering, we don’t just refurbish rollers – we restore their full performance potential.
With over 60 years of experience in precision grinding and reworking rotational components, our refurbishment results often match new production in quality and durability.
We benchmark against the toughest standards — like calender rollers used in battery electrode production, where flawless surfaces and ultra-tight tolerances are critical. That’s where we excel. With sites in San Antonio (USA) and a new Precision Center in Vreden (Germany), we’re equipped to deliver fast, accurate, and lasting refurbishment — globally.
What sets us apart? Advanced equipment, deep engineering know-how, and decades of experience in calendering technology. Because true precision doesn’t wear out. It’s reengineered.
What You Can Count On
Everything You Need. Exactly When You Need It.
Explore our modular service offering. Get the parts, expertise, and lifecycle support tailored to your production environment – all in one place.
Inspections
During roller inspections we carefully check for damage and wear and carry out a concentricity check. We then prepare a professional inspection report for you.
Cleaning
We disassemble and assemble bearing units and all other components, while taking care of the professional disposal of liquids (such as thermal oil, emulsions etc.) with subsequent rinsing of the rollers.
Rework
We remove a wide variety of coatings such as chrome, ceramics, or tungsten carbide. After recoating, we carry out precision grinding. If necessary, we polish the roller to a mirror finish.
Coating
In addition to common coating processes that we offer, including final precision grinding and polishing, we will be happy to advise you on alternative coatings also.
Roller concepts
It may make sense to rethink established processes for your application. We will be happy to advise you on alternative roller concepts.
Installation
We take care of the installation and commissioning of the reconditioned rollers on-site. Afterwards, you can count on our comprehensive after sales services.
Extend performance - together.
Your Rollers. Our Expertise. One Tailored Workshop.
Looking to get the most out of your calender and smoothing rollers?
Our customized Refurbishment Workshop is designed to help you do exactly that. Held at your facility or at ours, this hands-on session is tailored to your specific production needs, machine types, and performance goals. Together, we analyze wear patterns, identify refurbishment opportunities, and define smart maintenance strategies to restore your rollers’ full potential — efficiently and sustainably.
Refurbishment worldwide
Vreden, Germany
Workpiece length up to 8.500 mm; Workpiece diameter up to 1.200 mm; Workpiece weight up to approx. 15.000 kg
San Antonio, TX, USA
Workpiece length up to 5.000 mm; Workpiece diameter up to 750 mm; Workpiece weight up to approx. 10.000 kg
Industries
Automotive
From structural films to high-performance interiors – discover how our rollers drive precision in automotive production.
Battery
Explore how our calender and smoothing rollers enable next-gen electrode manufacturing for advanced battery systems.
Construction
See how our roller technologies support durable surface finishes and material consistency in construction applications.
Healthcare
Precision matters most in healthcare – learn how we deliver hygiene-critical roller solutions for medical-grade materials.
Hydrogen
Roll with the future: uncover how our engineered rollers support the scalable production of hydrogen fuel cell components.
Home & Decor
From functional fabrics to flawless finishes – discover how our rollers bring performance and precision to home and decor production.
Packaging
Efficiency meets aesthetics: explore how our rollers enhance coating, embossing, and converting performance in packaging.
Plastics & Film
We provide plastics and film manufacturers with precision technologies that support high-quality, efficient, and reliable production.
Technical Textiles
Our advanced machinery and engineering expertise empower the production of technical textiles that meet the most demanding industry standards.
Metal
We empower visionaries in the metal industry with precision-engineered solutions that simplify complexity and deliver measurable value.
Tissues
We combine engineering excellence, digital innovation, and decades of industry know-how to actively shape the future of the tissue market.
Artificial Leather
We develop pioneering solutions for processing and finishing leather surfaces.
Paper & Board
Our tailored solutions support a wide range of applications — from writing and printing papers to packaging board, specialty papers, and technical substrates.
Further Industries
Discover how our precision technologies and intelligent processes are driving innovation across additional markets and materials.