The Thermoplastic Prepreg Chill Roller is one of the most important precision components in the final stage of thermoplastic composite production. After the fiber and thermoplastic resin are heated, melted, and fully impregnated under pressure, the composite material must be cooled in a controlled manner to achieve stable thickness, excellent surface quality, and desired material properties.
Unlike thermoset prepreg processes, thermoplastic materials such as PEEK, PPS, PEI, and PA require high processing temperatures, often between 250°C and 400°C. During cooling, precise temperature management is essential because cooling speed directly influences resin crystallinity, internal stress, dimensional stability, and mechanical performance.
Our high-performance cooling rollers are specially designed for thermoplastic prepreg lines, UD tape production, composite laminating systems, and continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic manufacturing. Through advanced thermal engineering, precision roller manufacturing, and customized cooling channel design, the roller provides fast and uniform heat removal while maintaining excellent surface finish and long-term operational stability.
High-Efficiency Cooling and Precise Temperature Control
The cooling roller adopts optimized internal cooling channel structures to achieve efficient heat transfer from the composite material to the cooling medium.
Rapid heat dissipation;
Uniform temperature distribution;
Stable cooling performance;
Reduced thermal deformation;
Improved production consistency.
Precise cooling control helps manufacturers achieve stable prepreg thickness, smooth surfaces, and consistent mechanical properties during continuous production.
Different thermoplastic materials require different cooling conditions. Our cooling rollers can be customized with various internal cooling designs according to production requirements.
Spiral cooling channels;
Double-layer cooling structures;
Multi-zone temperature control systems;
High-efficiency water circulation channels.
Material warping;
Thickness variation;
Residual stress;
Surface defects.
The roller surface directly contacts the thermoplastic prepreg material, making surface quality extremely important.
Mirror polishing;
Precision grinding;
Low surface roughness;
Excellent release performance.
Hard chrome plating;
Stainless steel polishing;
Ceramic coating;
Special anti-stick coating.
Smooth composite surface;
Reduced material adhesion;
Lower maintenance frequency;
Longer roller service life.
Thermoplastic prepreg production requires rollers that can withstand continuous thermal cycling.
High-strength material 45# or 42Crmo;
Stable thermal expansion control;
Precision-balanced G2.5;
Fast thermal exchange.
This ensures reliable operation under demanding production environments, including high-speed PEEK and PPS composite processing lines.
Resin solidification behavior;
Crystallinity development;
Thickness uniformity;
Surface appearance.
Thermoplastic prepreg sheets;
Carbon fiber UD tapes;
Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic tapes;
Composite laminates;
Aerospace-grade composite materials.
Material type;
Line speed;
Product width;
Cooling capacity;
Temperature range.
Roller dimensions;
Cooling structure;
Surface treatment;
Installation method;
Temperature control requirements.
Product Name Thermoplastic Prepreg Cooling Roller / Chill Roller
Application Thermoplastic prepreg, UD tape, composite laminating lines
Compatible Materials PEEK, PPS, PEI, PA, LCP and other thermoplastics
Roller Diameter Ø100 mm – Ø1000 mm (Customized)
Roller Face Length 300 mm – 6000 mm (Customized)
Cooling Method Water cooling / Oil cooling / Customized thermal control
Temperature Range 20°C – 150°C (Customized according to process)
Roller Material Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel
Surface Finish Mirror finish, polished surface
Surface Roughness Ra ≤0.2 μm (Customized)
Roundness Accuracy ≤0.02 mm
Dynamic Balance G2.5 / G6.3
Internal Structure Spiral channel / Multi-zone cooling design
Cooling Uniformity ±1–2°C (Depending on design)
Surface Treatment Hard chrome, ceramic coating, anti-stick coating
Working Speed Suitable for continuous high-speed production
Installation Type Bearing support / Fixed shaft / Customized