Many attempts have been made to filter white water for reuse on machine showers and in similar applications. Most of these attempts have resulted in various levels of success.
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Written by Chris Spence
on February 24, 2015.
For years, papermakers have looked for the best combination of drainage and formation in the early section of fourdrinier paper machines. The ability to maximize drainage without sealing the sheet and to control sheet activity over a wide range of basis weights have been challenges with increasing machine speeds and customer quality demands.
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Written by Charles Pound
on January 13, 2015.
During the paper manufacturing process, many scientific processes are manipulated to control the physical properties of the paper such as weight, thickness, color, strength, and moisture. While most of these variables remain fixed after the paper is made, the moisture content begins to change almost immediately.
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Written by Pat Long
on December 02, 2014.
Doctor blade? Roll cleaning blade? Scraper? The term is used differently depending on the industry but the product’s purpose is the same–to clean or remove contaminants from a cylindrical surface.
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Written by Vicki Hunsberger
on November 04, 2014.
The patented EzKleen™ roll polisher is a recent development used to clean and recondition process rolls. The simple device incorporates a pivoting shoe that holds a cleaning pad and adjusts to any roll diameter.
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Written by Vicki Hunsberger
on October 07, 2014.