Pronexos launches new composite coating for rollers, Tonex ALMELO, Netherlands, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pronexos has launched a new range of wear resistant composite coatings for CFRP rollers that will offer customers new cost-effective options for CFRP roller applications. Tonex, which is a registered trademark, is a resin-based composite coating for rollers that has been designed to meet the specific needs of the printing and packaging, converting and non-woven markets, although it has other applications too. "As a coating for a carbon fibre roller Tonex has many attractive properties," comments Philipp Kroschner from Pronexos. "Tonex has a very high wear resistance for its price point, which makes it an attractive choice as it's lighter and cheaper than ceramic or metal alternatives. It is also much easier to machine. You can machine a Tonex-coated roller simply by lathe turning. Achieving a smooth surface on a carbon fibre tube is difficult, but with Tonex it becomes a simple job to make fine adjustments to size and shape."