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Revolutionary Change in Corrugating Steam Systems

Increased visibility into the system, from boiler to condensate return, maximum heat transfer, and improved runnability are what top-performing corrugators are saying can make a critical difference in their plants - allowing them to run consistently at cut-off knife speeds.

Written by Danielle Rohrer on April 01, 2014.

Can Filtration Equipment Cost-effectively Reclaim White Water in Systems With a Variability in Solids?

Selecting filtration equipment that performs efficiently under the dynamic process conditions of paper machine white water loops can be a challenge for many papermakers. Variability in furnish, paper grades and the operating conditions of the machine, can lead to large swings in the type and amount of solids that must be removed from the white water before it can be reused in the process.

Written by Pat Long on March 10, 2014.

Is It Possible to Effectively Clean a Yankee Dryer?

What is the single most expensive and critical piece of equipment in a tissue mill? The Yankee dryer, of course. And when chatter marks and other damage to the Yankee dryer surface are found, they require expensive grinds which can reduce the operating life of this important asset.

Written by Jerry Vandoros on February 24, 2014.

Can Doctor Blade Removal Be Simple and Safe?

Removing sharp doctor blades can be a challenging task. The function of a doctor blade is to scrape glues, wood pitch, stickies, and fibers from rolls.

Written by Korey Jerome on February 10, 2014.

What is a Nanotechnology Enhanced Doctor Blade? – an Interview With Mike Six

I sat down with Mike Six to better understand the new nanotechnology enhanced blade introduced last year and what effects he has seen in the field.

Written by Vicki Hunsberger on January 28, 2014.

Tissue Makers Take Over Miami

Last week tissue makers and converters from around the world visited Tissue World Americas in Miami, Florida. Tissue World Americas reported the event brought in a record-breaking number of participants. The exhibition and conference offered a variety of opportunities for learning.

Written by Vicki Hunsberger on March 25, 2014.

Why Do My Steam Coils Freeze in the Winter?

Unfortunately, this happens too often. Repairing or replacing steam coils can be very expensive. Fresh air make-up steam coils are typically temperature controlled using a modulating steam control valve to regulate the discharge air temperature.

Written by Mike Sneary on March 03, 2014.

Custom Rotary Unions for Semi-conductors

A U.S. OEM designing and manufacturing semiconductor machinery required a two-passage rotary union that had to fit into a 3” (76 mm) space on one of its new machines.

Written by Frank Marsden on February 19, 2014.

Using Rotary Unions With Thermal Oil

Rotary unions used with heat transfer oils require special attention during repair to ensure leak-free operation. Heat transfer oils tend to “coke” at high temperatures and deposit material that can settle in the rotary union and adhere to the sealing components.

Written by Al Ives on February 03, 2014.

How to Recover From Flooding in Paper Dryers

When flooded dryers are identified during machine production, and if these issues are steam system related issues, there are several actions that can be taken to restore condensate flow and get the paper dryer back to normal operation.

Written by Wayne O'Driscoll on January 21, 2014.

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