Printing & Packaging
Rollers for the graphic industry — matched to your ink, dampening and finishing process.
- Sheet-fed offset — inking, dampening, coater
- Narrow-web flexo & label
- Book ruling — ink, guide, spreader
Sauer compounds · Built in India
Rollers that run true.Engineered withGerman compounds.
New, press-ready and re-rubberised rubber rollers — built in India to OEM metrology, with compounds from Sauer, Germany.
Licensing partner in India
German compounds by Paul Sauer Walzenfabriken, built in India by Sigma Rollers.
Who we are
For twenty years Sigma has kept India's presses rolling — now with compounds made in Germany by Sauer, built to OEM metrology and delivered on a committed turnaround.
What we make
Every roller your press runs, from one partner.
Sheet-fed offset
Inking & dampening rollers, matched to your ink.
Conventional, Combi, UV and LED-UV inking rollers and IPA-free dampening sets — each cover made with a Sauer compound.
Explore sheet-fed rollersPress-ready & exchange
Unbox. Mount. Print.
New, fully assembled rollers — or sheet-fed exchange sets from ready stock — so the press is back the same week.
See press-ready rollersRe-rubberisation
Your spindle. A new Sauer cover.
Spindle report first, SPM rubber removal that keeps the metal intact, finished to OEM parameters on a committed TAT.
How re-rubberisation works01 / 03
Ink systems · 4Ready stock · sheet-fedUp to 60% longer spindle lifeIndustries
Six industries. One roller standard.
One Sauer compound standard — from 30 GSM folding to heavy conveyor duty.
Printing & Packaging
Sheet-fed offset, narrow-web flexo & label and book ruling — inking, dampening, coater, lamination and folding rollers.
Conveyor
Drive, idler and spring-loaded tensioning rollers, with flame-retardant and anti-static covers.
OEM
New rollers for first fitment, re-rubberised rollers for service and steel rollers to your drawings.
Customised
Rollers and engineering components made from your drawing or sample, to the finish you specify.
Geometrical Groove
Defined groove geometries for spreading, grip and metering — cut to your process.
Newspaper
Inking and dampening rollers for single- and double-width presses, plus infeed, guide and spreader rollers.
Manufacturing capacity
Sizes we make in-house.
From compact narrow-web rollers to wide packaging rollers — machined, covered and ground to the dimensions, tolerance and finish on your drawing.
Roller diameter25–350mm
Roller length500–2500mm
CompoundSauer, Germany
Why Sigma
German compound. Indian service. Zero guesswork.
Sauer, Germany compounds
Every cover uses a compound developed and made in Germany, selected for your application.
126-year legacyBuilt to OEM metrology
Spindles, journals and bearing seats to OEM dimensions. Every roller QC-checked.
Fit first timeLess press downtime
Press-ready rollers and a sheet-fed exchange programme keep your press running.
Ready stockTransparent service
Spindle report before any repair, delivery on committed TAT.
Up to 60% longer spindle lifeTechnical support
From drawing to dispatch, in five steps.
Technical support is personal: share what you have, and a person from our team takes it from there.
1
Share what you have
A drawing, a photo of the old roller, a sample — or just the press model and roller position. Upload it with the enquiry or send it on WhatsApp.
2
We call you back
Our sales team talks through dimensions, compound and application, and clarifies anything missing from the drawing.
3
Spindle & drawing check
Sizes, balancing and cylindricity checked against OEM standards. You get the report before any repair is made.
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Made with a Sauer compound
Machined, covered, aged and ground in-house — the compound selected for your ink system and speed.
5
QC & committed delivery
Checked against every QC parameter, packed in UV-protective rigid packing and delivered on the committed TAT.
Call-back from our sales teamServices
Less downtime. More print.
Choose by how fast you need the press back and the condition of your spindle.
Press-ready rollers
Built new — new spindle, new rubber cover — and delivered fully assembled.
Bearings and circlips pre-mounted. Dynamically balanced, zero-tolerance eccentricity.
Learn moreExchange programme
Press-ready exchange rollers for sheet-fed presses, from ready stock or on order.
Plan the maintenance stop around rollers that are already waiting.
Learn moreRe-rubberisation
A new Sauer compound on your own spindle — protected, not ground away.
SPM rubber removal: up to 60% longer spindle life over time.
Learn moreDrawing review
Send a drawing, sample or photo — we identify the roller and pick the compound.
A person calls you back. No ticket queue, no guesswork.
Learn more
Sigma × Sauer
Sauer's compounds. Sigma's press floor.
Sigma Rollers is the licensing partner in India of Paul Sauer Walzenfabriken GmbH & Co. KG — a German roller maker that develops and produces its own compounds.
- German compoundsDeveloped and made by Sauer for graphic & technical rollers
- Built in IndiaTo OEM metrology, with pan-India supply and service
- One partnerFor every roller you run — and a team you can call
Licensing partnership
Paul Sauer WalzenfabrikenGermany · compounds & rollersSigma RollersIndia · licensing partner
126Years of Sauer legacy
5thGeneration at Sauer
20+Years of Sigma
What printers say
Trusted on the press floor.
Sample testimonials — to be replaced with client reviews
The exchange rollers arrived press-ready. We mounted them in the weekend shutdown and were printing on Monday morning.
Colour settles quickly after wash-up and we have not had to reset the rollers through long runs.
They shared a spindle report before re-rubberising and only repaired what we approved. Clear and on time.
Rollers came to our drawing and metrology. They fit first time on new machines going out to customers.
Our ruling rollers were identified from a photo and a call. The replacements ran clean from day one.
The exchange rollers arrived press-ready. We mounted them in the weekend shutdown and were printing on Monday morning.
Colour settles quickly after wash-up and we have not had to reset the rollers through long runs.
They shared a spindle report before re-rubberising and only repaired what we approved. Clear and on time.
Rollers came to our drawing and metrology. They fit first time on new machines going out to customers.
Our ruling rollers were identified from a photo and a call. The replacements ran clean from day one.
Insights
Roller know-how, in plain words.
Sheet-fed · 5 min readMaintenance · 4 min readCompounds · 6 min read
IPA-free dampening: what changes for your rollers
Why the dampening set has to be matched when you cut alcohol from the fountain.
Re-rubberise or replace? Reading your spindle
The checks that decide whether a roller can be recovered — and what they cost you.
Choosing a compound for UV and LED-UV inks
Swelling, wash-up and why one cover does not suit every ink on the press.
Industries we serve
One partner for every roller.
We supply printers, converters and plant operators directly — and the OEMs who build their machines.
Six groups
Find your industry.
Every roller is made with a Sauer compound selected for its application.
Conveyor
Precision conveyor system rollers for continuous duty.
- Drive and idler rollers
- Spring-loaded and tensioning rollers
- Flame-retardant, anti-static covers
OEM
Your roller manufacturing partner — first fitment and service.
- New rollers for first fitment
- Re-rubberised rollers for service
- Steel rollers to OEM drawings
Customised
Rollers and engineering components to your requirement.
- Made from drawing or sample
- Engineering components
- Dimensions and finish to spec
Geometrical Groove
Rollers with defined groove patterns for your process.
- Groove geometry to your process
- Spreading, grip and metering
Newspaper
Rollers for single- and double-width newspaper presses.
- Inking and dampening rollers
- Conventional and Combi
- Infeed, guide, spreader, runner
End user and OEM
Same rollers. Two kinds of partner.
For printers & converters
Keep presses running — new rollers, press-ready sets, exchange for sheet-fed and re-rubberisation with a spindle report first.
- Committed turnaround
- Sauer compound per ink system
- Personal call-back
For machine builders
New machines ship with rollers that fit first time — made to your drawing and metrology, with service rollers later.
- Made to OEM metrology
- QC as per SOP on every piece
- UV-protective, rigid packing
Industries
Conveyor rollers.
Precision conveyor system rollers — drive, idler, spring-loaded and tensioning rollers, including flame-retardant and anti-static rubber covers.
What we supply
Conveyor rollers.
Made to your drawing, metrology and application — with a Sauer compound chosen for the job.
Drive rollers
Grip and traction for continuous conveyor duty.
Idler rollers
Smooth, quiet running along the line.
Flame-retardant & anti-static
Rubber rollers with safety-rated covers for demanding plants.
Spring-loaded rollers
Constant contact pressure on the belt or product.
Tensioning rollers
Keep the belt tracked and tensioned.
Re-rubberisation
New cover on your existing conveyor roller cores.
Why Sigma
Rollers that fit first time.
Built to your metrology
Dimensions, tolerances and finish exactly as per specification.
German compounds
Sauer compounds, selected as per application.
QC on every piece
Checked as per SOP before dispatch.
Safe delivery
UV-protective paper inside rigid packing.
Have a drawing?Send it.
Send it.
We take it from there.
A drawing, a sample or a photo of the old roller is enough. Our team calls you back, clarifies details and quotes on a committed turnaround.
FAQ
Conveyor questions.
Can you supply flame-retardant or anti-static covers?
Yes. Conveyor rubber rollers are available with flame-retardant and anti-static covers.
Do you re-rubberise conveyor rollers?
Yes — we re-cover existing roller cores after checking them, and share the findings first.
What sizes can you make?
Roller diameter from 25 to 350 mm and length from 500 to 2500 mm, to your drawing.
Industries
Your roller manufacturing partner.
Machine builders rely on Sigma for rollers that fit first time, every time — made to your own drawing, metrology and specification, with a compound chosen for the application.
What we supply
OEM rollers.
Made to your drawing, metrology and application — with a Sauer compound chosen for the job.
First-fitment rollers
New rubber rollers for new machines, made to your drawing.
Service & spares
Re-rubberised rollers for service and spare parts.
Steel rollers
Steel rollers made to OEM drawings.
Why Sigma
Rollers that fit first time.
Built to your metrology
Dimensions, tolerances and finish exactly as per OEM specification.
German compounds
Sauer compounds, selected as per application.
Consistent quality
QC checks as per SOP on every piece.
Pan-India & global
Supply where your machines are built and serviced.
25–350mmRoller diameter
500–2500mmRoller length
OEMmetrologyEvery roller, every batch
Have a drawing?Send it.
Send it.
We take it from there.
A drawing, a sample or a photo of the old roller is enough. Our team calls you back, clarifies details and quotes on a committed turnaround.
FAQ
OEM questions.
Can you work to our drawings and tolerances?
Yes. Every OEM roller is made to your drawing, metrology and specification.
Do you supply service and spare rollers as well?
Yes — re-rubberised rollers for service and spares, alongside first-fitment rollers.
How are rollers packed?
In UV-protective paper inside rigid packing.
Industries
Customised rollers & components.
Rollers and engineering components made to your requirement — from a drawing, a sample or just the machine and position.
What we supply
Customised rollers.
Made to your drawing, metrology and application — with a Sauer compound chosen for the job.
Rollers from your drawing
Diameter, geometry, hardness and finish to your specification.
Engineering components
Components made to your requirement.
From a sample
Send the old part — we measure and reproduce it.
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Why Sigma
Rollers that fit first time.
Built to your metrology
Dimensions, tolerances and finish exactly as per specification.
German compounds
Sauer compounds, selected as per application.
QC on every piece
Checked as per SOP before dispatch.
Safe delivery
UV-protective paper inside rigid packing.
Have a drawing?Send it.
Send it.
We take it from there.
A drawing, a sample or a photo of the old roller is enough. Our team calls you back, clarifies details and quotes on a committed turnaround.
Industries
Geometrical groove rollers.
Rubber rollers with defined geometrical groove patterns — cut to the spreading, grip or metering your process needs.
What we supply
Geometrical Groove rollers.
Made to your drawing, metrology and application — with a Sauer compound chosen for the job.
Defined groove patterns
Groove geometry cut to your process.
Spreading
Grooves that spread the web or film evenly.
Grip & metering
Patterns for traction or controlled metering.
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Why Sigma
Rollers that fit first time.
Built to your metrology
Dimensions, tolerances and finish exactly as per specification.
German compounds
Sauer compounds, selected as per application.
QC on every piece
Checked as per SOP before dispatch.
Safe delivery
UV-protective paper inside rigid packing.
Have a drawing?Send it.
Send it.
We take it from there.
A drawing, a sample or a photo of the old roller is enough. Our team calls you back, clarifies details and quotes on a committed turnaround.
Industries
Newspaper press rollers.
Inking and dampening rollers with Sauer compounds for high-speed double-width, double-circumference newspaper presses — built for speed, width and long daily runs.
What we supply
Newspaper rollers.
Made to your drawing, metrology and application — with a Sauer compound chosen for the job.
Inking rollers
Specified for each position in the wide, high-speed inking train.
Dampening rollers
Even water edge to edge across four-page-wide plates.
Conventional & Combi
Compounds for conventional and Combi operation.
Infeed, guide & spreader
Web-handling rollers for the press.
Runner & CTP rollers
Also supplied — confirm types with our team.
Single-width presses
Rollers for single-width applications too.
Why Sigma
Rollers that fit first time.
Cool running at speed
Optimised Shore hardness keeps heat build-up low on long, fast rollers.
Settings that hold
Swelling controlled, so diameter stays constant across the web.
Even water
Dampening rollers with very high dimensional stability.
More uptime
Fewer roller changes on high-volume daily runs.
Have a drawing?Send it.
Send it.
We take it from there.
A drawing, a sample or a photo of the old roller is enough. Our team calls you back, clarifies details and quotes on a committed turnaround.
FAQ
Newspaper questions.
Do you supply rollers for double-width presses?
Yes — inking and dampening rollers specified for each position in double-width, double-circumference presses.
Conventional or Combi?
Both. Compounds are available for conventional and Combi operation.
Do you supply single-width presses too?
Yes, along with infeed, guide, spreader and runner rollers.
Printing & packaging
Narrow-web flexo & label rollers.
Precision rubber rollers for label and packaging converters — for narrow-web flexo printing, label production and converting.
Why Sigma
Built for label and packaging converters.
Compound for your ink
Selected for UV, water-based and solvent-based inks — resisting swelling from inks, washes and cleaners.
Consistent print
Precision-ground surfaces for uniform ink transfer and stable print quality.
Long service life
Abrasion-resistant formulations for reliable performance.
Made to your spec
Diameter, geometry, hardness and finish to your drawing, inspected on every piece.
New or re-rubberised
New rollers, re-rubberisation of existing spindles and replacements from drawings, samples or press model.
Technical support
Help with roller identification, compound selection and replacement planning.
Our narrow-web range
Every roller on the line.
From the ink fountain to lamination — tell us the position and we match the compound.
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Flexographic inking and fountain rollers
02
Metering and rubber-covered nip rollers
03
Pull and web-handling rollers
04
Impression and backing rollers
05
Varnishing and coating rollers
06
Laminating and converting rollers
07
Custom-engineered rubber rollers
08
Re-rubberisation and recovered-spindle solutions
Already have rollers?New cover,
New cover,
same spindle.
Re-rubberisation with a Sauer compound, a spindle report before any repair and a committed turnaround.
FAQ
Narrow-web questions.
Which inks are your covers suitable for?
Compounds are selected for UV, water-based and solvent-based inks, to resist swelling from inks, washes and cleaners.
Can you make a roller from a sample or the press model?
Yes — from a drawing, a sample or the press model and roller position. We clarify details on a call.
Do you re-rubberise label press rollers?
Yes. We re-rubberise existing spindles and share a spindle report before any repair.
Printing & packaging
Book ruling rollers.
Ink, guide and spreader rollers for book ruling machines — identified from a drawing, a sample or a photo, and made with a compound chosen for the job.
Book ruling range
Three rollers, one clean line.
Disc or flexo ink rollers
Even ink transfer for clean, consistent ruling lines.
Paper guide rollers
Steady paper travel through the machine.
Paper spreader rollers
Keep the sheet flat and wrinkle-free.
Not sure which roller?
Send a photo. We identify it.
Share a photo, dimensions and the machine. A person from our team calls you back, identifies the roller and recommends the compound.
- Made from drawing or sample
- New rollers or re-rubberisation
- Committed turnaround
Printing & packaging
Sheet-fed offset rollers.
Inking, dampening, coater, lamination, folding and rider rollers — each cover made with a Sauer compound for your ink system.
Features
One matched set, every position.
Ink and dampening rollers chosen together, so transfer stays stable and settings hold.
Conventional inking
Oil-based inks — constant ink transport and short wash-up.
Combi inking
Conventional and UV on one roller set, stable after switching.
UV inking
Resists UV inks and washes with minimal swelling.
LED-UV inking
Built for LED, LE-UV and H-UV inks — instant drying.
Dampening form
Even water film for a stable production run.
Pan & metering
Minimal adjustment, matched to the dampening unit.
Benefits
What a complete set does for you.
Dimensionally stable
Set once — the roller holds its geometry run after run.
Short wash-up
Faster colour changes and less solvent on every job.
Stable colour
Even ink transport, including spot colours.
Long life cycles
Fewer roller changes, lower cost per sheet.
Inking rollers · 4 types
Pick the roller for your ink.
Each ink system has its own compound. Each type can have its own page for SEO at development stage.
Inking roller
Conventional
For oil-based inks- Short washing times on colour changes
- Constant ink transport, stable colour incl. spot colours
- Dimensionally stable — set once
- Low spoilage, faster to colour at start-up
Inking roller
Combi / mixed mode
Conventional + UV on one press- One roller set for conventional and UV inks
- Swell-resistant across ink and wash chemistries
- Stable settings after switching
- Less roller inventory, faster changeover
Inking roller
UV
For UV inks and washes- Resistant to UV inks and washes, minimal swelling
- Long life cycles, fewer roller changes
- Stable on board, plastics and metallised
- Low spoilage, less adjustment
Inking roller
LED-UV / LE-UV
For highly reactive inks- Built for LED, LE-UV and H-UV inks
- Instant drying, short makeready
- Clean, fast wash-up
- Lower cost per sheet with LED curing
Dampening rollers · 3 modes
IPA, reduced IPA or IPA-free.
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Standard IPA
Printer's challenge
What our rollers doKeeping ink-water balance stable at speed
- Even water film across the plate
- Fast, stable ink-water balance
- Low start-up waste
02
Reduced IPA
Printer's challenge
What our rollers doPoorer wetting and ink feedback into the pan
- Water-friendly surface at lower IPA
- Less ink feedback into the pan
- Less cleaning between jobs
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IPA-free
Printer's challenge
What our rollers doNarrow window, emulsification, scumming
- Matched pan, metering and form rollers
- Wider printing window
- Stable dampening without alcohol
Why cut IPA? Lower consumable cost, a safer pressroom (IPA is flammable and harmful to breathe) and lower VOC for brand-owner and food-packaging audits.
Other sheet-fed rollers
Coating, lamination and finishing.
Aqua & UV coater
Uniform coating film, minimal swelling, even gloss.
Lamination
Fast recovery, high abrasion resistance, grooving to spec.
Hot lamination
Temperature-resistant and thermally stable.
Folding & runner
Spiral or straight, grip down to 30 GSM.
Rider rollers
Rilsan or PU — smooths the ink film.
Rilsan rollers
Sharp print, quick wash-up, chemical resistant.
Sheet-fed onlyNeed rollers
Need rollers
this week?
Our exchange programme keeps press-ready rollers for major models — some in ready stock, others on order.
FAQ
Sheet-fed questions.
What do you need from me for a quotation?
Your press model, roller positions and quantity, and your ink system. Share a drawing or the old roller's dimensions if you have them. We clarify the rest on a call.
Can one roller set run conventional and UV inks?
Yes. Combi rollers are made for presses that switch between conventional and UV inks, and hold their settings after switching.
Should I re-rubberise or buy press-ready rollers?
It depends on your spindle's condition and how fast you need the press back. We check the spindle first and recommend the right option.
Service · Printing & packaging
Unbox. Mount. Print.
Every press-ready roller is built new — new spindle, new rubber cover — balanced and delivered fully assembled to OEM specification.
What you get
A complete, fitted assembly.
No re-work on the press floor, no guesswork, no waiting.
Zero-tolerance eccentricity
Precision-aligned to meet or exceed OEM specification.
Dynamically balanced
Runs smooth and cool at high RPM, with lower heat build-up.
Fully assembled
Bearings and circlips pre-mounted — mount with minimal setting.
Better print
More even distribution of ink and fountain solution.
Longer life
Less premature wear and pitting; longer bearing life.
No waiting
No shipping spindles back for recovery.
Presses served
Built for the presses you run.
Press-ready rollers to OEM specification for major sheet-fed presses. Share your model and roller positions.
HeidelbergKomoriRolandKBA RapidaMitsubishiKopackOthers on request
Which option fits?
Press-ready, exchange or re-rubberised.
Choose by how quickly you need the press back and the condition of your spindle.
| Press-ready | Exchange | Re-rubberisation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spindle | New | OEM-grade, from programme | Your own, protected |
| Cover | New Sauer compound | Sauer compound | New Sauer compound |
| Best when | You want new rollers, fully assembled | The press can't wait | Your spindle is healthy |
| Available for | Sheet-fed presses | Sheet-fed only | All industries |
| Exchange | Re-rubberisation |
FAQ
Press-ready questions.
What is included in a press-ready roller?
A new spindle and a new rubber cover made with a Sauer compound, finished to OEM specification, with bearings and circlips pre-mounted.
Which presses do you supply?
Heidelberg, Komori, Roland, KBA Rapida, Mitsubishi, Kopack and others. Share your model and roller positions.
Do I need to send my old roller?
No. Press-ready rollers are built new, so there is no waiting for your spindle to be recovered.
Service · Sheet-fed presses only
Just in time. Every time.
Swap. Start. Print. Press-ready exchange rollers so your press is back in production without waiting for re-rubberised rollers.
How it works
Four steps to zero waiting.
Periodic and annual maintenance cuts daily output. Exchange rollers shorten the stop.
1
Share your press
Model, roller positions and the planned stop date — on the form, a call or WhatsApp.
2
We confirm stock
Ready stock for major Heidelberg, Komori and Ryobi models; others made on order.
3
Delivered press-ready
QC-checked against every parameter, in UV-protective rigid packing.
4
Mount and print
Back in production without re-rubberising delays — your old set can come back for recovery.
Anatomy of an exchange roller
OEM spindle. German compound.
Equivalent to OEM standard rollers — from first cut to final ground finish.
ASpindles & accessories
The backbone of the roller.
OEM-grade raw material. Journals, bearing seats and fittings machined to OEM tolerances; every roller checked for run-out (TIR).
- Seats perfectly in the press
- Even nip stripe across the width
- No vibration, no streaking
BRubber cover & Sauer compound
The heart of print quality.
Sauer, Germany compounds selected as per application, matched to your ink and dampening system.
- Resists swelling from inks and washes
- Shore hardness and finish to tolerance
- Stable colour, long service life
Why printers switch
Your press back on your schedule.
Hassle-free
Rollers ready before you stop the press.
Cost-effective
Shorter stops, more press hours.
Assured quality
Checked against all QC parameters.
Safe delivery
UV-protective, rigid packing.
FAQ
Exchange questions.
Which presses does the programme cover?
Heidelberg, Komori and Ryobi sheet-fed presses, covering the major models. Share your model and we will confirm.
Is every roller available from stock?
No. Some rollers are held as ready stock; others are made on order. We confirm availability for your press model and positions.
Do you offer exchange for other industries?
The exchange programme is for sheet-fed offset presses only. Other industries are served with new rollers and re-rubberisation.
Service · All industries
Transparent. Reliable.
Your worn roller comes back with a Sauer, Germany compound selected for your application — on a spindle we protect, not grind away.
The journey
Five clear steps.
01Spindle health check
You see the report before we repair anything
Sizes, balancing and cylindricity measured against OEM standards.
The report is shared with you; repairs are made only with your approval.
02SPM rubber removal
Old rubber off, metal intact
Grinding removes metal every time. Our SPM process takes the rubber off and leaves the metal intact.
Up to 60% longer spindle life over time than usual industry practice.
03Sauer compound
Matched to your ink and dampening system
Compound selected as per application, made in Germany.
Stable ink-water transfer and low swelling.
04Finished to OEM parameters
Aged, ground and QC-checked
Diameter, Shore hardness and surface finish held to tolerance.
QC as per SOP on every piece.
05Delivered on committed TAT
Packed to arrive press-ready
UV-protective, rigid packing.
A turnaround committed when we confirm your order — and kept.
60%
Why SPM rubber removal
Your spindle lasts longer.
Grinding off old rubber removes metal every time. SPM rubber removal takes the rubber off and leaves the metal intact — up to 60% longer spindle life over time than usual industry practice.
What is included
Nothing hidden.
Spindle health report
Shared with you before any repair is made.
Sauer compound
Selected as per application, made in Germany.
OEM parameters
Ageing, grinding and QC on every piece.
Committed TAT
A date you can plan the press around.
FAQ
Re-rubberisation questions.
Will you repair my spindle without asking?
No. We check sizes, balancing and cylindricity first and share a report. Repairs are made only with your approval.
Which industries is this for?
All the industries we serve — printing and packaging, conveyor, OEM, newspaper and customised rollers.
How long does it take?
We commit a turnaround time when we confirm your order, based on the roller and its condition — and deliver on it.
Manufacturing & infrastructure
Made in-house. Checked on every piece.
Spindle machining, rubber removal, covering, grinding and inspection under one roof — with Sauer, Germany compounds.
25–350mmRoller diameter
500–2500mmRoller length
SauerGermanyCompound for every cover
Process
From raw material to ground finish.
The same five stages for new, press-ready and re-rubberised rollers.
01
Spindle
OEM-grade material, or a recovered spindle checked against OEM standards.
02
Machining
Journals and bearing seats machined to OEM tolerances.
03
Covering
Sauer compound selected as per application.
04
Ageing & grinding
Diameter, Shore hardness and finish held to tolerance.
05
Inspection & packing
QC as per SOP, UV-protective rigid packing.
Facility
Inside the plant.
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Quality & testing
What we check before dispatch.
Every roller is checked against all QC parameters — ask for the report with your order.
Concentricity & run-out (TIR)
Even nip stripe across the full width.
Dynamic balancing
Smooth, cool running at high RPM.
Shore hardness
Held to spec for the application.
Diameter & cylindricity
Measured along the face, not at one point.
Surface finish
Ground to the required parameters.
Bearing seats & journals
Checked against OEM dimensions.
About Sigma
Twenty years in rollers. Now with Germany.
Sigma Rollers has served the roller industry for 20 years, supplying end users and OEMs across India and abroad.
About Sigma Rollers
Built on the press floor — for printers, converters and the machine builders who serve them.
For two decades Sigma has supplied rubber rollers across India — new rollers, press-ready assemblies, exchange rollers and re-rubberisation.
Today Sigma is the licensing partner in India of Paul Sauer Walzenfabriken GmbH & Co. KG, whose German facilities make both compounds and rollers.
Our promise“
Sigma RollersLicensing partner of Sauer, Germany
We promise rollers that fit first time, a spindle report before any repair, compounds made in Germany by Sauer, and a turnaround we commit to and keep — with a person on the phone who knows rollers.
Fit first timeMade to OEM metrology, so rollers seat and set correctly.
Report before repairWe measure your spindle and share the report first.
German compoundsEvery cover uses a Sauer compound chosen for the job.
Committed TATWe commit a turnaround date when you order — and keep it.
What makes us different
German compound, Indian floor.
Most roller suppliers grind the old rubber off and quote a new cover. We start with your spindle: measure it, report it, protect it — and only then choose the compound with you.
The practical difference
126 yrsSauer legacy, 5th generation — compounds developed in Germany
20 yrsSigma with end users & OEMs across India
60%Longer spindle life over time with SPM rubber removal
Draft mission and values — for the client to confirm.
How we work
What you can hold us to.
Fit first time
Rollers made to OEM metrology, so they seat and set correctly.
Transparent
Spindle report first. Repairs only with your approval.
On committed TAT
We commit a turnaround and keep to it.
Personal support
Talk to people who know rollers, not a ticket queue.
Licensing partner
Paul Sauer Walzenfabriken, Germany.
World-class roller maker for graphic and technical applications, producing its own compounds in-house — with a 126-year legacy led today by the 5th generation.
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Licensing partnership
Paul Sauer WalzenfabrikenGermany · compounds & rollersSigma RollersIndia · licensing partner
126Years of Sauer legacy
5thGeneration at Sauer
20+Years of Sigma
FAQs
Answers before you ask.
Short answers to what printers and OEMs ask us most.
Ordering & quotes
What do you need for a quotation?
The roller type or machine, dimensions, application and urgency. A drawing, photo or press model helps. We clarify the rest on a call.
Do you supply outside India?
Yes. Sigma supplies across India and has a global presence.
Can you work from a sample instead of a drawing?
Yes — from a drawing, a sample or the press model and roller position.
Exchange programme
Which presses are covered?
Heidelberg, Komori and Ryobi sheet-fed presses, covering the major models.
Is exchange available for other industries?
No. It is for sheet-fed offset presses only. Other industries get new rollers and re-rubberisation.
Re-rubberisation
Re-rubberisation vs press-ready — what's the difference?
Re-rubberisation puts a new cover on your spindle. Press-ready rollers are built new — new spindle, new cover — and arrive fully assembled.
Will you repair my spindle without asking?
No. We check it first and share a report. Repairs only with your approval.
How do you protect the spindle?
SPM rubber removal keeps the metal intact — up to 60% longer spindle life over time than usual industry practice.
Technical support
How does technical support work?
Fill the form, call or WhatsApp us. Our team calls you back to discuss your drawing, then sends a quotation.
Can you identify an unknown roller?
Yes. Share photos, dimensions and the machine, and we help identify it and pick a compound.
Still have a question?
A person from our team will call you back.
Blog & articles
Roller know-how, in plain words.
Practical notes for press managers and maintenance teams. Existing posts from sigmarollers.com will be migrated here.
IPA-free dampening: what changes for your rollers
Why the dampening set must be matched when you cut alcohol.
Re-rubberise or replace? Reading your spindle
The checks that decide whether a roller can be recovered.
Choosing a compound for UV and LED-UV inks
Swelling, wash-up and why one cover does not suit every ink.
Five signs your inking rollers need attention
Glazing, cracking and hardness drift — and what each costs you.
Planning a maintenance stop with exchange rollers
Schedule the swap so the press loses as few hours as possible.
Sigma and Sauer: what the alliance means
German compounds, available through Sigma in India.
Downloads
Brochures and technical sheets.
Download directly — no sign-up needed.
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Sigma Rollers brochure
Industries, services, capacity and the Sauer alliance · Placeholder
Exchange Rollers Programme
How the programme works and what to send us · Placeholder
Sheet-fed roller guide
Inking and dampening rollers by ink system · Placeholder
Roller enquiry checklist
What to send for a fast, accurate quotation · Placeholder
Sample roller drawing
Reference drawing for customised rollers · Placeholder
Packing & handling
Storing rollers before installation · Placeholder
Careers
Make rollers with us.
We look for people who care about precision — on the shop floor, in quality and with customers.
Apply
Send us your CV.
No opening that fits? Send your CV anyway. CVs go to HR — separate from sales enquiries.
Application received.
Our HR team will be in touch if your profile matches.
Enquiry
Tell us the roller. We'll do the rest.
One form for every enquiry — products, exchange, re-rubberisation or a drawing review. Our sales team calls you back.
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Enquiry received.
Thank you — our sales team will call you to discuss your requirement and any drawings.
Get in touch
Talk to a person.
Call
+91 00000 00000
+91 00000 00000
sales@sigmarollers.com
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