Meet Team Kadant - Mike Sneary, Business Development Manager
Mike Sneary, Business Development Manger at Kadant Johnson, started with the company in 1980.
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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.
Read moreWritten by Jeff Chaloux on October 20, 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.
Read moreWritten 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?
Read moreWritten by Jan Walter on August 28, 2017.
Basics of a Continuous Caster Rotary Union
For cooling water to pass through the caster rolls, a rotary union is required to allow the cooling water to enter and exit the rolls that support the strand of steel as it is solidifying.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on July 18, 2017.
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.
Read moreWritten 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.
Read moreWritten by Kandi Hagenbuch on October 09, 2017.
Genuine Parts Ensure Maximum Performance for Steam Joints
Many times, knock-off steam joint parts look identical to genuine parts. Most times, knock-off steam joint parts never perform like genuine parts.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on September 12, 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.
Read moreWritten by Martin Koepenick on August 01, 2017.
Why is it important to use OEM genuine parts?
Operational efficiency and safety are compromised when process machinery equipment is not properly maintained with OEM genuine repair parts.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on June 20, 2017.
