Silicone Rubber Rollers (Phoenix Base) | Offset printing with moderate chemical exposure | Material: Silicone (Phoenix Base) Noise Level: 45 dBA ▲ (quieter than refrigerator hum) Chemical Resistance: Passes ASTM D543 for 30+ chemicals ▲ Service Life: 1,200 hours ▲ (vs. natural rubber) | Superior chemical resistance and quieter operation | Higher cost than natural rubber |
Silicone Rubber Rollers (Phoenix Advanced) | High-volume printing with frequent chemical use | Material: Silicone + proprietary coating ▲▲ Noise Level: 40 dBA ▲▲ (quieter than Phoenix Base) Chemical Resistance: Passes ASTM D543 for 50+ chemicals ▲▲ Service Life: 2,000 hours ▲▲ (longest in category) | Industry-leading performance and durability | Highest cost in category |
Natural Rubber Rollers (Industry Standard) | General offset printing with minimal chemicals | Material: Natural Rubber Noise Level: 50 dBA Chemical Resistance: Passes ASTM D543 for 20 chemicals Service Life: 800 hours | Affordable and widely adopted | Less durable, noisy, and limited chemical resistance |
Polyurethane Rollers | High-speed printing requiring flexibility | Material: Polyurethane Noise Level: 48 dBA Chemical Resistance: Passes ASTM D543 for 25 chemicals Service Life: 1,000 hours | High-speed capability and good durability | Moderate chemical resistance, costlier than natural rubber |
Metal-Cored Rubber Rollers | Heavy-duty industrial printing | Material: Rubber over metal core Noise Level: 52 dBA Chemical Resistance: Passes ASTM D543 for 35 chemicals Service Life: 1,500 hours | Extremely durable and load-bearing | Heavy, noisy, and expensive |
Ceramic Rollers | High-temperature applications | Material: Ceramic Noise Level: 47 dBA Chemical Resistance: Passes ASTM D543 for 40 chemicals Service Life: 2,500 hours | Unmatched durability and high-temperature tolerance | Brittle, costly, and limited flexibility |