A History of Innovation – Synthetic Fiber

The VeriLite™ Roll Cleaner Assembly is the first integrated roll cleaning assembly designed specifically for improving yield and safety in the production of synthetic fiber-based products.

Written by Aaron Hickman on October 04, 2016.

Are You in A Metals Processing Industry?

Whether a continuous casting plant, hot or cold rolling mill, galvanizing, coating, painting, or any combination of the above; chances are you are seeking ways to improve and optimize your production process.

Written by Aaron Hickman on August 23, 2016.

Ceramic-Tip Creping Blade Manufactured in the USA

One year after announcing the launch of CeraEdge™ creping blades, Kadant Solutions now has expanded its manufacturing capacity for the product line in the U.S.

Written by Jerry Vandoros on July 26, 2016.

Five Questions to Ask When Choosing a Creping Blade Supplier?

Creping blade suppliers should be able to provide tissue makers with a number of essential services and products. When seeking an appropriate creping blade supplier, consider the following questions:

Written by Jerry Vandoros on April 05, 2016.

Causes of Yankee Chatter (Part 1 of 2)

Chatter on a Yankee is a result of multiple process and mechanical issues in the manufacturing of tissue that cause the doctor blade to skip or flex, and eventually bounce on the dryer surface digging into the metal and leaving chatter marks. Chatter issues have plagued tissue makers for decades, causing substantial losses in production and profitability. When chatter becomes an operational problem and there is need to grind the Yankee to eliminate the defect, expect up to a week of downtime. Surface refinishing is an activity that is costly in labor, lost production, and the grinding service.

Written by Jack Allen on February 23, 2016.

The Significance of Roll Cleaning in Process Equipment

Proper roll cleaning saves money by increasing efficiency, decreasing maintenance, and reducing defects.

Written by Vicki Hunsberger on September 06, 2016.

When Should You Change A Doctor Blade?

Determining the correct doctor blade for an application requires answering a number of questions to ensure the right blade is chosen to produce the needed outcomes of the application.

Written by Vicki Hunsberger on August 09, 2016.

What is TAD?

In the tissue industry, TAD is the acronym for Through Air Drying. The TAD process used in tissue manufacturing was developed by P&G, Kimberly-Clark, and Scott. TAD was first used commercially in the 1960’s in the manufacturing of tissue and towel products. Each company had a slightly different process which created an avalanche of patents around the TAD process.

Written by Jack Allen on April 19, 2016.

Causes of Yankee Chatter (Part 2 of 2)

In Part 1, two major sources of chatter causing vibration were highlighted: chemistry and doctors. In this post, we examine the impact excessive moisture can have on Yankee chatter.

Written by Jack Allen on March 08, 2016.

Are You A Nonwovens Manufacturer?

While many trade associations continue to revise their formal definition of nonwoven materials and fabrics, one thing is for sure: the definitions exclude papermaking. But why? Sure there is market pressure surrounding papermaking that seems to have no effect on the nonwovens industry. But if nonwovens producers distance themselves too far, they risk missing out on the process improving efficiencies developed for and perfected in the pulp and paper industry.

Written by Aaron Hickman on February 09, 2016.

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