Chapter 3: When Should I Change My Roll Cleaning Blade in the Carbon Fiber Industry?

Regardless of industry or application, every production facility is looking to operate equipment as long as possible before replacing worn-out components. This is especially true for roll cleaning, wrap prevention, and surface treatment applications found in the carbon fiber industry.

Written by Jerry Vandoros on November 19, 2013.

How Does Condensate Behavior Relate to Heat Transfer in Corrugator Rolls?

Condensed steam (condensate) that forms inside a heated corrugator roll may be lying on the bottom of the roll (puddling), tumbling around inside the roll (cascading), or spinning with the shell (rimming).

Written by Greg Wedel on October 29, 2013.

Who is Kadant Solutions?

The name Kadant rings a bell for many, especially within the paper industry. Built upon the well-regarded Lodding and Vickery brands, Kadant Solutions is a leading supplier of roll cleaning blades (doctor blades for those from the pulp and paper market), roll cleaning blade holders, and roll cleaning systems for industrial processes.

Written by Vicki Hunsberger on October 22, 2013.

How Does Condensate Behave In Corrugator Rolls?

Condensed steam (“condensate”) that forms inside a heated corrugator roll may be laying on the bottom of the roll (“puddling”), tumbling around inside the roll (“cascading”), or spinning with the shell (“rimming”).

on October 01, 2013.

Direct Steam Injection Heating

Conventional storage tanks with sparge pipes (simple pipes with drilled steam distribution holes) tend to have uneven water temperature control, steam hammer, heavy vibration caused by collapsing steam bubbles, and low low energy efficiency as steam bubbles escape to atmosphere due to incomplete condensation.

Written by Mike Sneary on February 19, 2013.

Chapter 2: How Can Roll Cleaning Improve Safety in the Carbon Fiber Industry?

You’ve seen these signs before. In fact, most facilities rely on them to remind operators of the ever-present dangers of their operations. So how do you safely prevent fiber wraps and fuzz build-up during carbon fiber production from leading to oven fires and production stoppages?

Written by Aaron Hickman on November 05, 2013.

Chapter 1: How Can Roll Cleaning Help the Carbon Fiber Industry?

Anyone familiar with the carbon fiber manufacturing process knows that the fibers develop fuzz and can break while being pulled across rolls and through ovens before finally arriving at the sizing bath. (Carbon Fiber Safety).

Written by Aaron Hickman on October 22, 2013.

Kadant Johnson Exhibits at China Paper Conference

The 2013 China International Paper Technology Exhibition and Conference (CIPTE) was held at the Beijing National Agricultural Exhibition Centre September 23-25.

Written by Danielle Rohrer on October 15, 2013.

What are Rotary Joints & Rotary Unions?

A rotary joint, also referred to as a rotary union or rotating union, is a rotary sealing device that connects rotating equipment to fixed piping for the transfer of steam, water, thermal oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, air, and other media.

Written by Frank Marsden on March 19, 2013.

Recommended Rotary Joint & Rotary Union Piping

Flexible metal hose is used on the inlet and outlet connections of rotary joints and rotary unions to allow for the rotary joint movement and for thermal expansion of piping.

Written by Al Ives on December 11, 2012.

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