Taper cover segment and method

A taper cover segment configured to fit circumferentially around a straight roller, the taper cover segment comprising:

• a main body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the outer surface defining a frustum shape;
• a plurality of ribs that are monolithic with the main body and extend radially inward from the inner surface of the main body, wherein each rib has a claw shaped edge that is configured to provide a grip between the rib and the straight roller, and wherein a plurality of cavities is defined between adjacent ribs of the plurality of ribs;
• and
• a locking arrangement that is monolithic with a first end of the main body, wherein the locking arrangement is configured to detachably connect the taper cover segment with another taper cover segment to form a taper cover for encasing the straight roller,
• wherein the taper cover segment defines a longitudinal axis, and wherein a center of mass of the taper cover segment is offset from the longitudinal axis.