Meet Team Kadant - Matt Mitchell, R&D / Product Engineer

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on January 26, 2017.

Choosing an Effective & Efficient Syphon System

A syphon system's function is simple: it removes a fluid from within a rotating drum or cylinder. But there are many complex and interrelated factors that determine how a syphon performs this function and how it interacts with other components within the entire system.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on December 06, 2016.

Pump stopped, but water keeps coming. The Vacuum Breaker Solution.

Vacuum breakers are made up of five parts including the body, O-ring, ball, spring, and retainer tube.

Written by Jan Walter on November 08, 2016.

What’s this thing for? Measuring Seal Wear

Many self-supported rotary joints have a wear indicator machined on the nipple of the rotary joint.

Written by Ken Lahrke on October 11, 2016.

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?

Written by Erich Bernhardt on August 30, 2016.

Vacuum Breaker Basics – An interview with Erich Bernhardt

Written by Jan Walter on January 17, 2017.

The Ultimate Glossary of Rotary Joint Terms

Expand your knowledge of rotary joints with the following glossary of commonly used terms.

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on November 22, 2016.

Multi-Passage Rotary Unions Provide Versatility for Unique Applications

Multi-passage rotary unions are designed to perform on a wide range of pressures (including vacuum), speeds, and temperatures.

Written by Matt Beach on October 25, 2016.

The Impact of Codes and Standards

The implementation of codes and standards has reduced the number of failures to virtually none.

Written by Isaac Romero on September 27, 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.

Written by Danielle Rohrer on August 16, 2016.