Case Study: A Corrugated Packaging Plant Eliminates Board Warping with Combined Board Temperature Control Technology

A corrugated packaging plant in central Florida experienced a market shift from heavyweight board to multiple board combinations.

Written by Casey Beck, David Vijh, Ron Buckhold on June 16, 2020. Posted in Optimization, Fluid Handling

Steam Energy Efficiency with High-Pressure Condensate Return

High-pressure condensate return systems look no different than other condensate return vessels, but the specifications are different to be able to handle the higher pressures and temperatures involved.

Written by Mohammed Qasim on June 09, 2020. Posted in Steam, Fluid Handling

Anatomy and Structure of a Fabric Expansion Joint: ThermaFlex Expansion Joints

Learn the basic anatomy and structure of a Therma Flex fabric expansion joint.

Written by Jason Pruitt on May 21, 2020. Posted in Expansion Joints, Fluid Handling

Achieving Customer Focused On-Time Delivery

In a typical month, Kadant Johnson meets our customers’ requested delivery date on over 96% of shipments.

Written by Casey Beck on May 19, 2020. Posted in Optimization, Fluid Handling

Importance of Correct Desuperheater Selection

Not all desuperheaters are made equal. Desuperheaters come in various types and are selected based on application.

Written by Mohammed Qasim on May 12, 2020. Posted in Auxiliary Steam Equipment, Fluid Handling

Rubber Expansion Joint Advantages Compared to Metal Expansion Joints

Rubber expansion joints have many advantages compared to metal expansion joints.

Written by Jason Pruitt on April 28, 2020. Posted in Expansion Joints, Fluid Handling

Case Study: Ethanol Plant Gains Steam Tube Dryer Capacity with Rotary Joint Upgrades

Corn, LP worked with Kadant Johnson to replace the existing 8” rotary joints with 10” self-supported ELSN™ rotary joints.

Written by Casey Beck, Mike Jones on April 21, 2020. Posted in Rotary Joints & Unions, Fluid Handling

Improving Condensate Recovery Efficiency

Process plants can have poor condensate return efficiencies and these efficiencies can often be overlooked.

Written by Mohammed Qasim on April 14, 2020. Posted in Optimization, Fluid Handling

Meet Team Kadant – Isaac Romero, Engineering/Mechanical Design Engineer

Department/Title: Engineering/Mechanical Design EngineerWorked at Kadant Johnson Since: May 2014

Written by Kandi Hagenbuch on March 31, 2020. Posted in Meet Team Kadant, Fluid Handling

Expansion Joint Basics

Expansion joints provide relief from stresses caused by mechanical and thermal expansion and contraction in pipelines due to varying ambient temperatures, varying temperature of materials handled, and pipeline material composition.

Written by Jason Pruitt on March 24, 2020. Posted in Expansion Joints, Fluid Handling

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