Fluid Handling

The Kadant Johnson Services’ Road Warrior: An Interview with Charlie Sammons

The Kadant Johnson Services team lives on the road installing and servicing dryer equipment. Charlie Sammons, service supervisor and road warrior of 24 years, talks a day-in-the-life of the Kadant Johnson Services team.

Written by Casey Beck on August 20, 2019.

Choosing the Right PT™ or PTX® Rotary Joint Repair Kit

Repairing and refurbishing worn piston type (PT or PTX) rotary joints can restore them to a “like-new” condition while avoiding the cost of a new rotary joint. Learn about choosing the right repair kit.

Written by Casey Beck on July 16, 2019.

What is Desuperheated Steam?

Desuperheated steam results when “superheated” steam either naturally or by design is reduced in temperature to the saturated steam temperature or slightly above.

Written by Mohammed Qasim, Tilly Wood on June 04, 2019.

How to Select the Right Rotary Joint for Your Application

Choosing the right rotary joint for your application is important to ensure reliability, long life, safety, and process efficiency.

Written by Tilly Wood on May 07, 2019.

Trade Shows, Exhibitions, and Fairs - Oh My!

Several Kadant businesses throughout Europe are in the middle of exhibition season with organization and participation in six shows across six cities in five countries.

Written by Tilly Wood on April 02, 2019.

The Basics of a Thermocompressor

A thermocompressor is a device used to boost low-pressure steam to higher pressures for reuse in multiple applications.

Written by Erich Bernhardt on July 30, 2019.

Meet Team Kadant - Jackie Bowen, Administration/Director of Human Resources

Jackie Bowen, Director of Human Resources for Kadant Johnson, has a degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of Michigan.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on June 24, 2019.

Saturated, Wet, and Superheated Steam in Paper Drying

Saturated, wet, and superheated steam are common in paper mill steam systems. Ensuring steam is in the right condition as it enters a dryer can directly impact heat transfer and drying efficiency.

Written by Casey Beck on May 21, 2019.

Case Study: Mill Increases Performance with Zero Capital Investment

A pulp mill was having issues with its pulp drying machine evacuating condensate and the rotary joints and piping were leaking.

Written by Casey Beck on April 16, 2019.

Meet Team Kadant – Karl Wilkinson, Operations Manager - Kadant UK Limited

Karl Wilkinson, Operations Manager at Kadant UK Limited, started in the paper industry 30 years ago. He now leads a team which spans across engineering, production, purchasing, technical services, and marketing.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on March 26, 2019.

The Kadant Blog

Fluid Handling