The Impact of Codes and Standards
The implementation of codes and standards has reduced the number of failures to virtually none.
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Latest Articles
Suspects Causing Poor Dryer Performance in your Steam-Heated Process
Do you find yourself frequently frustrated because your steam-heated dryers are not performing properly?
Read moreWritten by Erich Bernhardt on August 30, 2016.
When Should You Change A Doctor Blade?
Determining the correct doctor blade for an application requires answering a number of questions to ensure the right blade is chosen to produce the needed outcomes of the application.
Read moreWritten by Vicki Hunsberger on August 09, 2016.
Steam Tube Dryer Rotary Joint Reliability: A Tale of Two Dryers
Steam tube dryers can present several unique conditions that make proper installation a critical element of good equipment performance and drying efficiency.
Read moreWritten by Ken Lahrke on July 19, 2016.
The Case of the Mysterious X-Dimension
All Kadant Johnson PTX® rotary joints have an X-dimension. The X-dimension is the setup dimension used for the initial rotary joint installation and found on the assembly drawing for the specific rotary joint.
Read moreWritten by John Hotovy on June 21, 2016.
Profits Bubbling Up in Champagne—From Waste!
Everyone in industry wants to reduce raw material and process costs, improving quality and sustainability. But how?
Read moreWritten by Martin Koepenick on September 13, 2016.
50 Ways to Save Energy in Your Papermaking Process
Kadant’s paper drying energy tips have been helping papermakers improve paper drying and energy use since 1934.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on August 16, 2016.
Test Driving Equipment: The Value of Paper Drying Simulations
Dryer testing in a controlled laboratory can allow any mill to determine the best settings and equipment for each grade to achieve uniformity and desired speed.
Read moreWritten by Matt Beach on August 02, 2016.
Thermocompressor Optimization for Efficient Yankee Operation
Thermocompressor optimization using CFD software ensures users will achieve the greatest operating efficiency with the flexibility to tune the device to specific operating conditions.
Read moreWritten by Matt Mitchell on July 05, 2016.
Water and Money Savings: Full Width Shower versus Traversing Shower for Tissue Mills
Based on the trial results of the mill’s fabric sample tested on Kadant’s pilot machine in Sweden, the benefits of the M-clean cleaning system were deemed the best alternative when it came to cost-effective fabric cleaning.
Read moreWritten by Marcelo DeBoni on June 14, 2016.
