Doctoring Suction Pressure Rolls on Tissue Machines

A suction pressure roll double doctor blade system is specially designed for dewatering suction pressure rolls in tissue making applications. The system is comprised of a specially designed holder in primary position that augments the natural vacuum created behind the blade tip to expel more water from the roll surface.

Written by Jerry Vandoros on September 09, 2014.

Mist Elimination and High-Pressure Fabric Cleaning

Effective fabric cleaning and improved machine runnability can be achieved with an engineered mist elimination system.

Written by John Crawford on August 26, 2014.

Kadant Johnson to Offer Donahue Steam Products

Kadant Johnson Inc. has expanded its corrugator steam and condensate handling systems to now include Donahue steam systems, Donahue steam traps, and corrugator audit services.

Written by Danielle Rohrer on August 06, 2014.

Steam Joints for the Corrugating Industry

Rotary steam joints have been a part of the corrugating manufacturing process since the 1930’s. Since then, there have been significant advances in sealing technology, rotary joint design, and materials to extend the application range of the conventional pressure-type rotary joint.

Written by Bob Tuesley on July 24, 2014.

Dryer Syphons

It has been well-documented that the distance between the condensate entrance of a syphon and the dryer shell, referred to as the syphon clearance, has considerable influence on the operational efficiency of a paper dryer. Suboptimal clearance adversely affects heat transfer capacity and the cross-machine temperature uniformity of the cylinder.

Written by Jerry Timm on July 09, 2014.

Kadant Johnson Hosts TAPPI’s CORBOTEC Annual Summer Meeting

Kadant Johnson Inc. recently hosted TAPPI’s CORBOTEC (Corrugated Board Technical Service Committee) annual summer meeting at its W.R. Monroe Research and Development Center in Three Rivers, Michigan.

Written by Danielle Rohrer on September 02, 2014.

Why is Checking the Doctor Blade Angle Important?

Doctor blades are used to clean rolls and remove stock accumulations, water, pitch, and filler buildup. Since paper, tissue, chemical, food, beverage, corrugating, construction, metals, textiles and nonwovens, it is important to make sure each doctor blade angle is set appropriately for the job to be accomplished.

Written by Vicki Hunsberger on August 12, 2014.

Dryer Fabric Cleaners Can Offer High Performance and Roi

Recycled fiber provides many benefits to our environment. It can also have an adverse effect on a papermaker’s energy efficiency and production goals.

Written by Dave Behrens on July 29, 2014.

Clean Rolls Make a Difference in Metal Processing Lines

Processing strip metal in continuous form is full of challenges. The strip is conveyed over and through numerous rolls, many of which contact the strip and have a direct effect on quality. Adding roll cleaning systems has proven to help maximum run rate, yield and improve product quality in these processing lines.

Written by Jerry Vandoros on July 15, 2014.

Safe and Consistent Cleaning of Shower Bars and Nozzles

Process shower bars and nozzles are critical components in many manufacturing processes. Applications range from low-pressure, low-flow water lubrication and chemical applications to high-flow, high-pressure cleaning application.

Written by Pat Long on July 02, 2014.

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