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    • Molly™ C165 Rolling Mill

    £2,581.00 exc. VAT

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    🇬🇧 UK - Ships from our UK warehouse.
    🇪🇺 EU - Ships from our Belgium warehouse, no extra taxes or charges.
    🇺🇸 USA - Ships from our UK warehouse, Expect maximum 10% import/tariffs.
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    Meet Olivia’s Big Sister, The Molly C165 Rolling Mill. The Molly C165 has all the same amazing features as the Olivia but has the increased flexibility of a wider flat rolling area. Now you can have the benefits of the 50:1 Gearbox with a much larger rolling area. This revolutionary design makes rolling so much easier. The new, easy glide gearbox allows for an even wider range of people to operate a rolling mill with ease.

    Standing or sitting, this rolling mill is a joy to use for all abilities and of course still offers all the quality you would expect from Durston.

    UK Patent Pending # 2010974.0
    International Patent Pending # PCT/EP2021/068551

    Molly ™ C165 Combination Rolling Mill

    • Operated with ease standing or sitting using the front turning wheel
    • 50-to-1 reduction gearbox
    • Side extension with 4 half round grooves (4 to 1.5mm)
    • 11 Square wire rolling grooves (Main Roll)
    • Flat rolling area 110mm (Main Roll)
    • Roll diameter 60mm
    • Roll width 165mm

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    As with all of our Rolling Mills, the Molly C165 features a solid single cast body, induction hardened rolls and our classic highly calibrated adjustment wheel ensuring a lifetime of rolling with professional results.

    The 50-1 gearbox, making it that much easier to Roll out material, will take 50 turns of the handwheel to turn the rolls once. The gearbox and handwheel have been designed to work together to make turning so much easier. The specially designed Patent Pending gearbox, along with the inertia of the handwheel, means you can turn the handwheel up to 10 times as quick as a standard rolling mill with a 4-1 reduction

    The Molly C165 is a Combination Rolling Mill designed for flat metals, wire and and half round wire (using the side extension). Durston Rolling Mills are proven to be solid, reliable workhorses in many jewellers’ workshops and factories offering years of service. The Molly™ C165 is no exception. The new Molly 50:1 Rolling Mill has a larger footprint and will not fit the Durston Rolling Mill Stand.

    Whats special about the Molly C165?

    • Wider Rolling Area – Even more flexibility.
    • Apart from the obvious 50-1 gearbox making it that much easier to roll out material.
    • Now you can sit down using a Rolling Mill. – or stand up. Whatever you prefer.
    • Great for people with bad backs, disabilities, or those who find it difficult to move around or stand up for long periods.
    • Great for shorter people or for those who find long reach arm movement difficult.
    • Increased productivity. Now you can move from the bench to Rolling Mill without standing up and moving across the room.
    • More compact. All one unit without the need for additional turning space.
    • Now you can place your Rolling Mill anywhere along the bench to suit you. No need to place it at the end.
    • Smoother operation for a better-rolled product.
    • Great for Roller printing as more tension can be applied.

    Additional Resources:

    Additional or Replacement Extension Rollers available for this model:
    Extension Roller 8, 6 & 3mm for Molly 165
    Extension Roller 10 & 7mm for Molly 165
    Extension Roller 4, 3, 2 & 1.5mm for Molly 165 (Included as standard)
    Extension Roller Plain for Molly 165 (Included as standard)
    Please read our Rolling Mill FAQs tab for more information.

     Click here to download the mounting hole diagram.

     Click here to download the product diagram with dimensions.

    Weight 75 kg
    Dimensions 60 × 55 × 55 cm
    Product Length (mm)

    220
    Product Width (mm)

    530
    Product Height (mm)

    540
    Gearbox

    Max. Sheet Thickness (mm)

    Roller Type

    Roller diameter (mm)

    60
    Roller Length (mm)

    Side Extensions

    4, 3, 2, 1.5mm

    Rolling Mill Questions & Answers

    My Durston Rolling Mill does not have side extensions, Can I add them?

    Unfortunately it is not possible to add side extensions to a Rolling Mill. Please consider this if you are looking to purchase a new rolling mill and what your current and future requirements may be. 

    - If your rolling mill does not have extension rollers. So the "R" models or the Agiles for example then extension rollers cannot be added.
    - If there are no shafts protuding from the left hand side of your mill then extension rollers cannot be added.
    - It is not feasible to purchase new rolls to swap out on your rolling mill as the cost is the same as a new rolling mill.
    - Please note that the sizes of the grooves on the extension rollers will normally be within a tolerance of plus or minus .3mm
    Can I use two half round extension rollers to make round wire?

    It is possible to use two half round extensions if your rolling mills supports extension rollers but you will need to re-order the 2 extension rolls together and inform us that they are to match, this way we can machine them as a matching pair.

    Please note: You will not get perfect round with this solution. It will be oval shaped. 

    What is the difference between a rolling mill with reduction and one without reduction?

    A rolling mill with no reduction (direct drive) means that when you turn the handle round once the rolls go round once.

    A Rolling mill with reduction (with gearbox), let's say 4-1 means you will have to turn the handle four times for the rolls to go round once.  A reduction of 5-1 means you must turn the handle five times for the rolls to go round once. Having a reduction gearbox makes lighter work of rolling.

    What is Direct Drive?

    Direct Drive means there is no gearbox on the rolling mill, the handle is linked directly to the rollers with no reduction.

    If the model number has an "R" then it has a Reduction Box

    If the mode number has an "E" It means there are side extensions

    If the model number has "RE" then it has a reduction gearbox and side extensions

    Can I add a reduction gearbox to a mill that was not supplied with one?

    Unfortunately, reduction gearboxes cannot be added retrospectively.

    Can I turn my manual mill into a powered mill?

    Unfortunately, it is not possible to change a manual rolling mill to a powered rolling mill.

    Which oil should I use to protect my rolls from rust? and what grease do I need to use on the gears?

    For the Rolls, the best oil to use is ‘3-in-1’’ oil to protect your rolls, apply layer with a cloth after use or regularly if not in use for long periods of time.

    For the gears, we use lithium soap thickened grease when we are making the mills, but any standard gear grease can be used.

    There are black marks on my rollers, what can I do?

    Sometimes the rollers do develop marks, but it will not affect the use of your mill at all and it will still work perfectly.

    What are the differences between the Agile and DRM Rolling Mills?

    The Agile mills have a T bar instead of a handwheel and do not have extension rollers. The Agile mills also have additional half rounds on the main roll so it has less flat area.

    DRM Rolling Mills have the round adjustment wheel, optional side extensions (E Models) and different roll / groove options. 

    Other than these differences, the mills are the same and offer the same performance.

    I have an older generation Durston Rolling Mill, can I buy extension rollers or other spares?

    Yes we do keep some spares for older generation Durston Rolling Mills

    Older generation models have extension rollers which are 19mm wide. All of the extension rollers sold today are 25mm wide. These will still work with your older rolling mill but you will not be able to fit the circlip (black ring) on.
    This will not affect the performance.
     
    If in any doubt, please email us a picture of your rolling mill and we will advise. 
    What is the minimum and maximum thickness of material that can be rolled?

    Generally, the minimum – maximum thickness is 0.1mm – 6mm

    How thin can your mills roll material?
    As a rough guide divide the diameter of the roll by 750.
    For example, on Agile 110 the diameter is 50mm so 50 divided by 750 is 0.66mm
    In fact, you can divide it by between 500 to 1000.
    It depends on the width of material and the hardness but dividing by 500 to 1000 gives a good idea.
    So basically, you can roll down to between 0.50 and 0.1mm depending on hardness.
    If it is 30mm wide, then it might go to 0.1mm
    If material is 10mm wide and soft it will roll down to .05mm

    How long is the turning lever?

    The turning lever is 35cm from the centre of the hole where it attaches to the mill to the end of the handle.

    How do I use the dial on top of my rolling mill?

    The dial is just a guide and does not provide exact measurements.

    How do I avoid “fins” on my rolled material?

    The best way to minimise is, do not roll with rolls closed. Have them open approximately 0.3mm and turn the wire 90 degrees on each pass.

    How can I clean the steel rolls? Is there a specific product I need to use?

    When the rolling mill is not in use, apply a thin coating of rust preventative liquid. Using a clean and dry paint brush (approximately 12mm wide) apply the rust preventative across the rolls. Turn the rolls as you do this. Make sure the rolls are nearly closed. This will spread the liquid evenly over the surface. It is very important that your rolls are always protected, especially in moist/wet/hot conditions or where temperatures are changing. Once your rolls are marked/rusty/corroded they will be like this until you have them removed and reground. (However, please note that it is almost impossible that you will end up with perfect rolls. Over time and use they will get slightly marked but will still work perfectly well). When using your mill again remove all rust preventative and ensure your rolls are clean and dry before you start to roll material.
    It is also recommended that you cover your mill when not in use. This is to prevent the rust preventative from collecting dust and dirt.
    Keep the rolls clean. Do not touch the rolls. Oils and acids from your body can damage the rolls, leaving behind small marks and eventually
    rust.
    Make sure all material is dry before rolling.

    Ordering FAQs

    Do you ship worldwide?

    Yes we ship worldwide, please add items to the checkout and enter your address for a shipping cost.

    Can I place my order over the phone?

    You are welcome to call or email for help or information on any of our products but we are only able to accept orders and payments via our website, this allows us to give a better service and ensure all your details are correct.

    How long does delivery take?

    We aim to ship all orders within a few days of ordering, depending on where you are in the world it may take only a couple of days or up to a week to arrive. We use DPD for UK deliveries and DHL for worldwide shipments. Larger orders such as Benches or heavy Rolling Mills will be sent on a pallet. 

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