Westland Gummiwerke Germany has been serving printing for more than 90 years now. Westland Rollers is used as OEM for Heidelberg, Manroland, KBA and other printing machines.
In recent years, Westland has been expanding through partnerships and licensees with other countries. And in 2014, it has entered into a licensing agreement with HICOR Manufacturing Corporation to manufacture its rollers.
As licensed partner of Westland, HICOR receives certified compounds along with production and application know-how from the parent plant for the production of its graphic rollers.
Westland Rollers is used in inking and dampening rollers of conventional printing, as well as combi printing. Its rollers have the following features:
- Quick and easy to clean
- Reduced washing times
- Constant ink/water balance
- Reduced waste
- Excellent print quality
- Sealed roller surface
- Maximum chemical resistance – prevents irregular swelling of the surface
- Stable IPA-free printing process
- Improved dimensional stability
