Dryer Inspections and Paper Dryer Performance
The dryer section of a paper machine consumes large amounts of energy and can have a dramatic impact on the quality of your sheet and your bottom line.
Read moreThe dryer section of a paper machine consumes large amounts of energy and can have a dramatic impact on the quality of your sheet and your bottom line.
Read moreWritten by Jerry Timm on June 24, 2014.
Removing sharp doctor blades can be a challenging task. The function of a doctor blade is to scrape glues, wood pitch, stickies, and fibers from rolls.
Read moreWritten by Korey Jerome on February 10, 2014.
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.
Read moreWritten by Wayne O'Driscoll on January 21, 2014.
A rotary joint, also referred to as a rotary union or rotating union, is a rotary sealing device that connects rotating equipment to fixed piping for the transfer of steam, water, thermal oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, air, and other media.
Read moreWritten by Frank Marsden on March 19, 2013.
Unfortunately, this happens too often. Repairing or replacing steam coils can be very expensive. Fresh air make-up steam coils are typically temperature controlled using a modulating steam control valve to regulate the discharge air temperature.
Read moreWritten by Mike Sneary on March 03, 2014.
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.
Read moreWritten by Al Ives on February 03, 2014.
The name Kadant rings a bell for many, especially within the paper industry. Built upon the well-regarded Lodding and Vickery brands, Kadant Solutions is a leading supplier of roll cleaning blades (doctor blades for those from the pulp and paper market), roll cleaning blade holders, and roll cleaning systems for industrial processes.
Read moreWritten by Vicki Hunsberger on October 22, 2013.
Flexible metal hose is used on the inlet and outlet connections of rotary joints and rotary unions to allow for the rotary joint movement and for thermal expansion of piping.
Read moreWritten by Al Ives on December 11, 2012.
