Increase your machine output through better performing press felts. Simply because there is still a lot of potential in this part of the machine. On average, getting 1 percentage point dryer out of the press section results in 4% more output. So why be satisfied with 54% dry content after the nip, when it could be 55% or 56%? This would result in 4% and 8% more output respectively.
How many more tons would you produce if your machine has 4% or 8% more output?
Read MoreIf you can create a baseline based on daily measurements in the press section, then you can ensure your content comes out of the press section 1% dryer. And 1% dryer out of the press section means 4% more output.
The only investment you have to make is your own time and effort in performing daily measurements and creating a baseline. That’s it. It is really that simple. No other CAPEX or major investment necessary.
Read MoreIf you can improve your felt performance and the sheet leaves the press section 1% dryer, it will increase your machine’s output by 4% in average. And with every percentage point dryer out of the press section, your output doubles. So, 2% dryer out of the press section means 8% more production!
Read MoreWhen press vibrations take place in the papermaking process, machine speed has to be slowed down. This has an immediate negative effect on output and ultimately production targets. Replacing the felt is often the expensive solution papermakers reach for, but it is only addressing the symptoms. How to extend the life of your next felt?
Read MoreI have 5 tips to prevent sheet stealing. Before I share my tips, you need to know that the sheet always follows the smoothest surface.
Read MoreFive easy solutions that each papermaker can try immediately to optimize the press section.
Read MoreWhere PMC trial theory meets practice… this is a case study about improving felt performance in a 200″ wide machine in a European paper mill.
Read MoreBack in the 1980’s the performance of press felts was mainly judged by looking at the sheet; nobody really knew what was happening inside the felt once it was running. With the introduction of nip dewatering the felt designers needed more information.
A thick, bulky press felt is not a good thing. At least, not when you are running with nip dewatering. In this blog post I tell more about the relation between nip dewatering and Feltest.
Read MoreMost paper mills use a mechanical tension gauge to measure the tension of Paper Machine Clothing, mostly forming fabrics. When this instrument is not in a perfect condition, it can cause serious problems in running your papermachine. Discover the cause and effect of measuring low tension values.
Read MoreIn this article, I want to focus on the (im)proper use of the mechanical tension gauge. The basic working principle of any mechanical tensometer is simple: a spring is pushing the sensor bar into the fabric and the actual travel of the sensor bar is converted into a tension reading on the dial.
Read MoreHow much money you will save by measuring daily, will depend on the specifics of your situation. But if you look at all the different instruments, felt measuring tools have the best payback value for a paper mill. The Airspeed Sensor is no exception. For instance, if you can prevent only one breakdown, you earn back your investment THREE times or more. In just 20 minutes.
Read MoreIn the Netherlands we have a saying, ‘meten is weten’, which literally translates to ‘measuring is knowing’. I guess we Dutchies like to analyze before we act. And basically, it says it all when it comes to the maintenance of your paper machine and its components.
Read MoreOur Fuji pressure sensitive film is extremely helpful when investigating the press load distribution of a paper machine. The film helps you to identify misalignment, crowning deviations and find roll cover problems like delamination or soft/hard spots. Feltest offers several sensitivities of Fuji Film, but sometimes users find it difficult to select the correct type. Maybe this article can shed some light.
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