Abstract
Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) rolls are increasingly employed in manufacturing equipment due to their light weight, high stiffness, and low inertia and flexure. These rolls, however, are rarely used without a surface coating due to their lack of wear resistance and gripping properties. This paper examines the effects of thermal shock on an experimental carbide-type cermet coating deposited by atmospheric plasma spraying on a CFRP test roll. After thermal shock testing, coating cracks and peeling were observed. The underlying cause was determined and an improved coating, a nickel-base composite with high thermal shock resistance, has been developed, tested, and put to use in a papermaking line, where the rolls have been maintenance-free for more than four years.
