Heat control system for consolidation roller

A heat control system for a consolidation roller for producing fiber reinforced polymers made of consolidated layers from a band of at least one resin pre-impregnated flat tape or tow of composite materials formed by a heating system adapted to emit heat radiation directed towards the band on an application surface, the system comprising the consolidation roller and a spindle, the consolidation roller being rotatable on the spindle and comprising a surface made of an elastic deformable, flexible material,

• wherein at least one additional roller with thermal control means is provided and the at least one additional roller is pressed from outside against the surface of the consolidation roller, the at least one additional roller having a contact surface defined by a contact region between the at least one additional roller and the surface of the consolidation roller, the contact surface having a generally oval shape.