A variety of consistency and drainage measurement systems from NDC Infrared Engineering are designed to meet diverse needs. Portable sensor measurements provide sheet consistency development and water removal data. Scanning the forming section with a motor-driven scanner offers accurate (CD) position feedback.

NDC Infrared Engineering

TotalStat liquid coating systems offer an accurate, efficient, cost-effective alternative to roll coating. TotalStat uses electrostatic principles to spray lotions or other liquids on paper precisely and uniformly. Using “soft spray” technology instead of air pressure eliminates the need for mist collection systems.

TotalStat Div. of United Air Specialists Inc.

The TAPIO PMA (paper machine analyzer) measures CD and MD samples as well as printed samples. These high-resolution measurements provide immediate and understandable solutions. TAPIO PMA software incorporates advanced diagnostic features enabling users to identify the specific machine parts causing periodic variations. Further analysis capabilities for random or non-periodic issues are built in.

TAPIO Technologies

The Series 2000 Continuous Turret Unwind System incorporates touch-screen interface controls for easy entry of system parameters. Controls include tension settings, system setup, job setup, recipe storage, and more. Password-protected drive I/O, PLC I/O, and machine I/O are easily accessible on the operator screen. Automatic preventive maintenance prompts ensure that maintenance issues are quickly addressed.

WTI Inc./International

Dynamic storage systems from Interroll include the Palletrail steel wheel conveyor system, Logix 2000 narrow roller conveyor system, Logix 4000 wide roller conveyor system, and Glide-Rail pushback system, along with speed controllers, pallet separators and retainers. A 48-pg. brochure available from Interroll includes technical information, engineering drawings, and general specifications.

Interroll

Ultimer, a family of high molecular weight polymers from Nalco, represents a new approach to polymer programs for the pulp and paper industry. The patented polymer technology provides cost-effective performance, environmental compliance, and safe handling. Ultimer chemistry contains none of the oils or surfactants required in standard latex polymer programs. Strictly water-based, it yields a more stable, easy to handle, and soluble product.

Nalco Chemical Co.

The MTS jet aeration system from Waterlink Biological Wastewater Systems provides a highly efficient process for oxygen transfer in industrial water and wastewater treatment. Discharging with both horizontal and vertical energy, the technology provides high oxygen efficiency transfer and mixing of the basin. The system can be custom-designed into existing or new aeration basins.

Waterlink Biological Wastewater Systems

FrontRunner software from Fluor Daniel allows rapid, accurate front-end process design to ensure optimum quality of deliverables, faster project execution, and reduced project hours. The software integrates four elements: Object Oriented Database, to ensure data consistency; Drafting Interface, to create accurate PFDs and MSDs; Document Interface, to display information in a variety of formats, and Knowledgebase, to calculate and evaluate, and import/export data.

Fluor Daniel

The Finetrol valve from Neles Controls is an economical, high-performance rotary control valve that can be used in virtually any process application. Finetrol combines wide range and improved control accuracy with the compact design, economy, and tight sealing characteristics of a rotary valve. Special design features extend service life, improve maintainability, and reduce overall cost of ownership.

Neles Controls

SM-IP21 offers real-time data interchange between laboratories and production environments. The software has been designed to bridge the gap between LIMS (laboratory information management systems) and PIMS (process information management systems) and if required, integrate directly into ERP systems such as SAP. SM-IP21 is a client/server application offering a menu-driven interface.

Orbis Information Systems

Nationwide Boiler has expanded its fleet of trailer-mounted boilers with three additional high-pressure package boiler systems. These fully weatherproofed boilers are permanently mounted on dedicated, highway-legal trailers, enabling users to deliver the boilers quickly and put them into service with a minimum of site preparation or onsite crane work.

Nationwide Boiler

Andritz Twin-Flo refiner controls range from basic operator panels to continuous systems that integrate refiner operation with mill-wide DCS systems. Configured for mill-specific requirements, these controls improve refining precision, operational flexibility, and process uniformity.

Andritz Inc.

Allison Systems Corp.

The fixed point gamma sensor from NDC Infrared Engineering replaces dry-line observations by providing an accurate continuous indication of stock consistency on the wire. Changes in forming section drainage are represented with greater accuracy and sensitivity than a visual dry-line. The company offers a brochure detailing these and other benefits of fixed point gamma sensors online.

NDC Infrared Engineering

Rewind inspection tables come in five different configurations with the capacity and options that meet a mill’s exact requirements. Features include predetermining 6-digit counter, removable core holders, solid-state motor speed control, three large center rollers, stainless steel top, and rugged table frame. Tables come with a one-year warranty and a three-year warranty on the motor.

Teco Manufacturing Co.

DBS Manufacturing Inc. offers a complete line of high-efficiency, low-speed aerators. Heavy-duty M series aerator gearboxes, used in industrial and municipal applications, are specifically designed for aeration service. These aerators are cost-effective and easy to install and maintain. The increase in aeration efficiency over high-speed aerators results in significant power savings.

DBS Manufacturing Inc.