One-Pass tail threading solutions from Wespatt are easy to install and operate, and are designed to enhance tail threading for all types of paper grades and all machine speeds. Individual One-Pass air foils are mounted where needed to guide the tail for complete transfer automation and total control in tail threading. Once installed, the system is operated through an individually designed control panel.

Wespatt Inc.

PlantQue is a web-enabled decision support system for manufacturers that employs a powerful set of hardware and software functions. It is designed to communicate directly to automation controllers and to collect data. PlantQue actively shares this data with disparate business systems, eliminating the need for custom software gateways.

Plantware Inc.

TRAQ Manager from Wrapmation is the first roll tracking system to run on industry standard PCs. It now runs on the Microsoft NT platform, making it easy to use because of the standard Windows interface. The system is designed to offer complete tracking of production from receipt of customer orders to shipped paper.

Wrapmation Inc.

Hercules Pulp and Paper Div. offers a new paper machine biocide that is designed for improved runnability, sheet quality, and machine cleanliness. Spectrum RX7816 offers broad spectrum microbiological control while minimizing safety and environmental concerns. Spectrum RX7816 is effective against unicellular and filamentous bacteria, as well as fungi.

Hercules Inc.

In addition to its patented combination of real time video with a scanning pyrometer, the Spyrometer II from IST-Quadtek increases the number of temperature points on the monitor screen from six to 32, allowing operators to follow a more detailed temperature progression of the process. The entire interface has been transferred to a Windows environment on a PC monitor, making the Spyrometer simple to set-up and adjust.

Quadtek Inc.

Specialty Minerals Inc. is offering a new brochure of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) products for paper coating. SMI’s crystal-engineered PCC coating products are designed to deliver a range of properties that combine to support whiter, brighter paper. SMI has the ability to design and produce several different shapes of crystals in a tightly controlled range of sizes and surface areas, allowing SMI to create application-specific products for individual mill operations.

Specialty Minerals Inc.

A brochure is available from International Knife & Saw (IKS) describing its products and services. IKS has developed a honing process called HyperHone to produce the sharpest cutting edge possible. Also, the company attempts to provide technical support through application evaluation and training seminars. The quality cut knife maintenance program (QCP) helps insure consistent cut quality with professional knife grinding and reduced downtime.

International Knife & Saw Inc.

Field Browser from Neles Controls is a predictive maintenance system based on network and internet technology. By using any web browser and intranet computer, a user can view the status of all control valves on-screen. The Field Browser can send error warnings, alerts automatically, and creates a database of critical valve performance trends for maintenance planning.

Neles Controls Inc.

Predictive technology

Ultrasound is one of the predictive technologies used by PMCI’s certified analysts to diagnose the precise condition of critical mill equipment. Ultrasound is used to inspect steam traps, valves, and compressors, and PMCI has also developed paper machine ultrasound applications. PMCI performs vibration analysis, laser analysis, and infrared inspections, providing mills with on-site recommendations and significant ROI.

PMCI

PBM’s characterized balls feature specially machined shapes in place of standard ports to control the flow of media through the valve. Unlike characterized seats, PBM’s characterized ball maintains dimensional standards, eliminates the need for additional valve components, and allows the ball to be used in place of a standard ball in any PBM ball valve.

PBM Inc.

The AF Series tubular backwashing pressure filters from [check spellingRonnigen-Petter] offer an economical filtration alternative for fluid handling systems requiring continuous, uninterrupted flow. Pressurized, unfiltered liquid flows from the common inlet header through permanent, cleanable filter elements. Filtered liquid discharges to the common outlet header. Unwanted solids are retained on the outside of the filter element for easy cleaning. Ronningen-PetterRatchet system

The new Armstrong Eliminator ratchet system offers mill professionals strength, access, and speed. The system’s patented design allows sockets to fit directly into the ratchet head, improving the engagement between the socket teeth and the pawl teeth. The Eliminator ratchet system also lets users maneuver the tool into inaccessible areas because the system’s open head eliminates the drive square and it is 50% slimmer than traditional systems.

Armstrong Industrial Hand Tools

Conbraco is offering a comprehensive line of Apollo butterfly valves and control devices. They range in size from 1-1/2 in. to 24 in. Actuators and manual operators are also available. Apollo butterfly valves are available in one and two-piece body styles, and they provide bubble-tight shut-off in either direction of flow.

Conbraco Industries Inc.

Jagenberg Papiertechnik GmbH has introduced new slitter technology for winders and sheet cutters under the name Blue Solid. The Blue Slitter is part of the line and is designed to reduce downtime and improve machine productivity. Jagenberg is also presenting its Blue Rod, which is a new metering rod that is designed for a doubly long service life.

Jagenberg Papiertechnik GmbH

The WEBVIEW 3000 from Webview offers Windows NT or Linux performance combined with PCI technology and high bandwidth processing. Single and multiple 40 MGz high-speed LCCD linescan cameras are designed to provide high scan rates over the entire web. The system is completely scalable and offers full compliance with quality control analysis. In addition, post-processing software detects unusual flaw clustering, density shifts, and repeated defects. Optional offline features include formation analysis and 3-D topographic visualizations.

Webview

Under the name SIMAIN, Siemens provides professional maintenance services throughout the world. These services are not only for Siemens systems and plants, but are also for the equipment and installations of a wide range of manufacturers. These services help keep electrical, mechanical, and constructional operations running and up-to-date.

Siemens