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.
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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.
Read moreWritten by Kandi Hagenbuch on December 06, 2016.
Profits Bubbling Up in Champagne—From Waste!
Everyone in industry wants to reduce raw material and process costs, improving quality and sustainability. But how?
Read moreWritten by Martin Koepenick on September 13, 2016.
Test Driving Equipment: The Value of Paper Drying Simulations
Dryer testing in a controlled laboratory can allow any mill to determine the best settings and equipment for each grade to achieve uniformity and desired speed.
Read moreWritten by Matt Beach on August 02, 2016.
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.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on May 10, 2016.
Dryer Camera Brings Condensate Behavior to Light
People may be surprised to learn that when a pressurized roll is rotating, you can see what is going on inside the roll.
Read moreWritten by Matt Beach on May 09, 2017.
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.
Read moreWritten by Ken Lahrke on October 11, 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.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on August 16, 2016.
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.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on May 24, 2016.
Liqui-Mover PumpTraps and System Engineering - Case Study
A U.S. paper mill in the Southeast wanted to increase the air temperature in its pocket ventilating (PV) system based on recommendations included in a dryer audit conducted by Kadant Johnson.
Read moreWritten by Danielle Rohrer on April 26, 2016.
