Maintenance

Proactive Maintenance for Uninterrupted Production

Kadant designs, installs, and services high-performance industrial flow control equipment. Our specialized maintenance solutions maximize efficiency, reduce downtime, and create lasting value.

Written by Victor Caronni on June 23, 2025.

Troubleshooting Rubber Expansion Joint Failures

Rubber expansion joints are susceptible to failure when misused or not properly installed and the most common failures result from the expansion joint being misused.

Written by Jason Pruitt, Ciera Pruitt on September 22, 2020.

Corrugated Packaging Plant Eliminates Thermal Bowing, Improves Bond Between Liner and Medium

A high-volume, high-speed single facer at a corrugated packaging plant located in California (USA) was having issues with poorly bonded board after starting up from a stoppage of any duration. The poor bond between the corrugated medium and liner was resulting in excess waste and lost production.

Written by Danielle Rohrer on May 10, 2016.

How to Recover From Flooding in Paper Dryers

When flooded dryers are identified during machine production, and if these issues are steam system related issues, there are several actions that can be taken to restore condensate flow and get the paper dryer back to normal operation.

Written by Wayne O'Driscoll on January 21, 2014.

Linting in the Dryer Section is a Symptom of Forming Issues

Linting or dusting in papermaking can create buildup and can be a fire hazard.

Written by Nye Mostowy on August 03, 2021.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Delivers Comfort & Efficiency

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has enhanced temperature control and sanitation for surgery while lowering maintenance costs and assuring smooth operations with simple, steam-driven pumps.

Written by Danielle Rohrer on May 24, 2016.

Using Rotary Unions With Thermal Oil

Rotary unions used with heat transfer oils require special attention during repair to ensure leak-free operation. Heat transfer oils tend to “coke” at high temperatures and deposit material that can settle in the rotary union and adhere to the sealing components.

Written by Al Ives on February 03, 2014.

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