Perpetual PERFECTION
International supplier With a growing export market Over 65 years of experience innovation Ruma Rubber Trendsetter in rubber engineering Leader in polyurethane technology 2
With over 65 years of experience in rubber, Ruma Rubber is your partner of choice. We offer over 250 own-brand compounds, including Rumathane, now a renowned brand name in polyurethane applications. In roller coverings, our core business, we have been the market leader in the Benelux for many years. Ruma Rubber is highly active in the European market, and our exports to Germany, France, England, Israel and Scandinavia are growing rapidly. Ruma Rubber operates in highly dynamic markets, so we constantly seek to break new ground. Our customers demand innovation and products with a long lifespan that perform outstandingly under the most extreme conditions. Thanks to our modern, wellequipped Research & Development Department, we have the expertise, know-how and state-of-the-art equipment to work together with our customers to find the perfect solution for any application. Ruma Rubber keeps moving forward, developing new materials and applications and adding to our quality products in our quest for perpetual perfection. PERPETUAL PERFECTION 3
State-of-the-art machinery The latest technologies Customisation and quality Your ideal partner in co-creation Superior products 4
Roller coverings Ruma Rubber s core business is covering new and used rollers. Moulded industrial products In close consultation with our customers, Ruma Rubber develops and produces moulded technical Length: up to 10000 mm Diameter: up to 1800 mm Weight: up to 10 tonnes products with virtually unlimited applications in almost all industrial sectors. Based on the customer s specifications, we jointly develop the optimal compounds. The moulds for these products are designed in-house. We manufacture a wide If required, we deliver the covered rollers complete and ready for installation, including the core (in steel, aluminium, CFK or GFK), range of these products for a variety of markets, including seals, bellows, filters, sealing rings, membranes and linings. shafts, bearings and rubber or polyurethane coating. Special rollers Special rollers are particularly used in the copier and laminating industries. We have set up a separate production line for the batch production of such rollers. OUR PRODUCTS Polyurethane Rubber has always been at the heart of Ruma Rubber s business. Over the years, polyurethane applications have joined it. polyurethane applications work better than traditional rubber compounds. Ruma Rubber produces The choice of either rubber or polyurethane depends on the customer s specifications. In certain specific circumstances, polyurethane products under the Rumathane brand name. 5
Long-lasting, durable products Resistant to extreme temperatures and various chemicals Superior quality Total Quality Management Your needs Our solutions 6
Research & Development A dedicated Research & Development Department is essential for an innovative company like Ruma Rubber. With sophisticated equipment and a team of highly qualified experts, our R&D Department focuses on design, development, quality control and co-creation. Compounds Department The Compounds Department is a subdivision of the R&D Department. This is in fact the very foundation of our organisation, where we develop and produce our own compounds to meet the following high standards: Development Department The Development Department is responsible for: product development process development research CAD drawings design Here, the emphasis lies on customised products for which we look for innovative solutions in consultation with the customer. The Development Department s efforts and expertise are particularly important for the development and production of moulded technical products. Quality Assurance/Quality Control The QA/QC Department is involved at all stages of the production process. From machinery, suppliers and raw materials to formu- high wear-resistance long lifespan resistance to extreme temperatures resistance to various chemicals customers lations and end products, QA/QC staff are there to monitor quality in accordance with our Total Quality Management guidelines. specific requirements INNOVATION AND QUALITY Laboratory Fitted with state-of-the-art testing, control and measuring equipment, including its own pilot plant, our laboratory plays a crucial the laboratory also develops new compounds and applications. Of course, no compound is used in part in the production process. If any problems arise, the laboratory can immediately provide support. Together with the customer, production without having been fully tested. 7
The metal industry: our market Steel, stainless steel, aluminium and copper Sophisticated applications Quality exactly where it s needed Cold rolling mills, coilcoating and strip treatment 8
The metal industry Ruma Rubber has been supplying products and applications to satisfied customers in the metal industry for many years. The improvements our laboratory has made to the compounds over the years ensure that they optimally meet the extremely high requirements of this industry. Our products and applications guarantee our customers perfect performance and durability. We re not complacent though: together with our customers, we continue to develop new and improved applications. A KEY MARKET 9
From printed matter to paper transport Ruma: active in packaging From granules to foil From pulp to cardboard Ruma rollers for optimum results 10
The packaging industry Ruma Rubber plays a part in virtually every process in the packaging industry. Industrial rollers covered with a particular type of rubber or polyurethane are used to press, cut, coat, laminate, transport and package paper, cardboard and foil. Our coverings can withstand any imaginable combination of temperatures and chemicals. ACTIVE THROUGHOUT THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY 11
Winners in textiles Covering a textile roller with the right materials increases its lifespan considerably. A well-covered roller also guarantees an efficient process. That s why Ruma Rubber has developed many high-quality compounds for the textile industry. We cover all of the common rollers in this sector, such as silk rollers, embossing rollers, paint rollers and squeeze rollers. Our high-quality rubbers are resistant to chemicals (including process liquids, inks and solvents), high temperatures and widely varying line pressure. Thanks to the materials high mechanical strength, appropriate elasticity and optimum shape-retaining properties, the rollers give perfect results under extreme conditions. 12
Machine building and OEM The keyword here is co-creation. The experts in our Research & Development Department and laboratory play a central role in developing, designing and manufacturing products for these sectors, proactively setting out to understand our customers needs and their manufacturing process. Working together closely with the customer, we follow a meticulous, intensive and often long-term development path in order to arrive at the ideal product. In our experience, a transparent exchange of ideas and know-how often yields superb results. UNIQUE SOLUTIONS 13
Ruma Rubber provides Inspection and repairs Door-to-door delivery The finishing touch Optimal service Professional packaging Throughout Europe and worldwide 14
Logistics Assembly and dismantling Ruma Rubber doesn t just provide the optimal roller covering we also ensure that the whole roller leaves our factory in perfect condition. All used rollers are thoroughly inspected on arrival and, if necessary, dismantled. If required, we replace or fix the core, bearings and possibly even the shafts. For this, our Technical Department uses high-tech assembly and dismantling equipment. Our customers can be certain that their rollers will be returned as Professional door-to-door delivery Even after the manufacturing process is complete, Ruma Rubber s high-quality products deserve careful handling. In consultation with our customers, we package the products in crates or other durable packaging, so that nothing can go wrong in transit. If necessary, our delivery service can pick up and deliver products door to door throughout the whole of Europe. good as new and, if desired, complete and ready for immediate installation. Sophisticated logistics Our sophisticated logistics planning enables us to deliver promptly and quickly and, of course, we treat each order with the utmost care. SERVICE AND DELIVERY 15
Ruma Rubber PO BOX 20 7900 AA Hoogeveen The Netherlands Lindberghstraat 49 7903 BM Hoogeveen The Netherlands Tel. +31 (0)528 260 100 Fax +31 (0)528 260 101 Homepage www.ruma.nl E-mail info@ruma.nl Design: Herian Reclame Drachten Photography: Pangkey Fotografie Hoogeveen