Welcome to the Kadant Toolbox, the official blog of Kadant. We know running an efficient operation with a reliable process is what your operational performance relies on, so we put our team to work for you to provide instruction, best practices, and technical know-how.

Latest Articles

Evaluating Dryer Drainage System Energy Use

Steam flows are commonly measured to monitor dryer section energy consumption. The total steam flow, however, does not provide enough information to assess energy efficiency.

Written by Ken Hill on November 03, 2017.

Kadant Johnson R&D Center – Taking Machine Performance to the Next Level

Kadant Johnson's global research and development center, located in Three Rivers, Michigan, features 18 test machines and 43 test postions.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on October 09, 2017.

The History of the Rotary Joint

Throughout the 19th and early part of the 20th century, the accepted method of supplying water or steam to a rotating cylinder was through the use of stuffing boxes or packing glands, which proved inefficient.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on September 25, 2017.

How to use a Vacuum Breaker above design temperature?

What to do when you need a vacuum breaker to protect your pipes and tanks and your steam temperature is higher than the temperature limit of the vacuum breaker?

Written by Jan Walter on August 28, 2017.

A Break From Breaks

An ideal way to give operators the freedom to use their time more efficiently is our DMS® (Dryer Management System) control system.

Written by Martin Koepenick on August 01, 2017.

Are the Non-Condensable Bleeds on Thermocompressor Sections Necessary?

Most thermocompressor sections are equipped with a non-condensable bleed (NCB) which are are applied to thermocompressor sections to prevent accumulation of non-condensable gases in the dryers.

Written by Jeff Chaloux on October 20, 2017.