Non-Slip Coatings for Loom Rollers & Textile Machinery
Enhance fabric handling, improve grip, and extend roller life with Porcher’s custom abrasive coatings — designed to protect delicate textiles and optimise production efficiency.
Textiles & Loom Rollers
Features
- Loom Roller Coating & Recoating: Compatible with machines from Sulzer, Dornier, Picanol, and Somet.
- Card Grinding Fillet: Supplied with or without grooves; ideal for re-sharpening and side grinding flexible card wire.
- Customisable Sizes & Abrasive Grades: Standard card fillet lengths of 65m & 100m, widths 25mm & 38mm, grain sizes 20 & 40; custom lengths and abrasives available.
- Batching Motion Rollers: Coatings applied to improve grip and fabric roll wind-up without damaging material.
Benefits
- Improved Fabric Handling: Consistent friction prevents slippage and ensures smooth production.
- Durable & Long-Lasting: Expertly applied coatings extend roller life and reduce maintenance downtime.
- Non-Damaging Abrasives: Coatings formulated to avoid fabric surface damage while improving efficiency.
- Custom Solutions: Tailored coatings for every loom and production requirement.
- Industry Expertise: Decades of experience supporting textile manufacturers worldwide.
Usage
- Textile Manufacturing: Loom rollers for weaving and sueding processes.
- Carding & Polishing: Card grinding fillet for fibre preparation and maintenance.
- Batching Motion Rollers: Improving fabric roll wind-up and material handling.
- Maintenance & Refurbishment: Recoating worn rollers to restore performance and reliability.
FAQs
We recoat rollers from Sulzer, Dornier, Picanol, Somet, and other leading manufacturers.
We offer felt (suede) coatings and abrasive coatings, tailored to the specific fabric and application.
Card grinding fillet is used for grinding, polishing, and re-sharpening flexible card wire, with grooved or plain surfaces depending on your needs.
Yes. While standard lengths are 65m & 100m, widths 25mm & 38mm, and grain sizes 20 & 40, we can manufacture custom lengths, widths, and abrasive grades.
They improve grip and the wind-up of fabric rolls, increasing efficiency while protecting delicate textiles.
Yes. All coatings are produced with non-aggressive abrasives specifically designed to prevent fabric damage.
Absolutely. We restore rollers to full functionality and reliability, reducing the need for replacement.
Yes. Our team provides expert guidance on abrasive type, grit, and coating application to optimise performance for your specific machinery.
Turnaround depends on roller size and quantity, but we aim to minimise downtime and deliver efficient service.
Yes. We also provide collection and delivery for Europe, and internationally, including urgent shipments.
Brands We Work With
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Porcher’s TreadSafe coating gave us a durable, non-slip solution where anti-slip paint had failed. The finish is hardwearing, safe for heavy pedestrian use, and ideal for disabled access. It’s proved the perfect answer to our slip challenges.“
Managing Director
“ TreadSafe has given us a durable, non-slip surface that withstands all weather while keeping our steps and personnel safe. Eighteen months on, the coating still looks as bright and performs as well as the day it was installed. “
Mike Scillitoe
“ Porcher’s TreadSafe system transformed our stairways into safe, durable access routes. Unlike paint, which quickly failed, the abrasive-coated treads withstand heavy use and harsh weather while meeting Disability Discrimination Act requirements. "
Operations Director
"We needed a specialist coating for hygiene rollers used in a demanding cleanroom environment. Porcher’s team guided us through every stage, delivering a robust, high-performance finish that exceeded our expectations."
Technical Director
"Porcher Abrasives completely transformed our vegetable peelers. The recoated rollers have outlasted the original manufacturer’s specification, saving us downtime and costs. Their expertise in the food industry is second to none."
Operations Manager
"The non-slip TreadSafe system has been a game changer for us. Our external stairways are now safe in all weather conditions, and the finish has stayed as bright and durable as the day it was installed."
Facilities Manager
Case Studies
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TreadSafe Anti-Slip Coatings – Civil Engineering Contractor
Successfully resolving a significant challenge by ensuring safe pedestrian access on bespoke external stairs and ramps.
TreadSafe Anti-Slip Stair Nosings – Corby Cube
With eight levels, including two below ground, the building required a durable, high-performance anti-slip solution to protect users across all staircases, including fire escapes and general access areas.
TreadSafe Stainless Steel – Motability
Upgrades to remaining staircases and adjacent landings was needed to ensure consistent safety across all external access points, with surfaces capable of withstanding high pedestrian traffic and extreme weather conditions.
TreadSafe Anti-Slip Flooring – Motability
Delivering a durable, high-performance anti-slip solution for its office headquarters for frequent visitors, including wheelchair users and those with visual impairments.