The Impact of Codes and Standards
The implementation of codes and standards has reduced the number of failures to virtually none.
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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.
Steam Tube Dryer Rotary Joint Reliability: A Tale of Two Dryers
Steam tube dryers can present several unique conditions that make proper installation a critical element of good equipment performance and drying efficiency.
Read moreWritten by Ken Lahrke on July 19, 2016.
The Case of the Mysterious X-Dimension
All Kadant Johnson PTX® rotary joints have an X-dimension. The X-dimension is the setup dimension used for the initial rotary joint installation and found on the assembly drawing for the specific rotary joint.
Read moreWritten by John Hotovy on June 21, 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.
Suspects Causing Poor Dryer Performance in your Steam-Heated Process
Do you find yourself frequently frustrated because your steam-heated dryers are not performing properly?
Read moreWritten by Erich Bernhardt on August 30, 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.
Thermocompressor Optimization for Efficient Yankee Operation
Thermocompressor optimization using CFD software ensures users will achieve the greatest operating efficiency with the flexibility to tune the device to specific operating conditions.
Read moreWritten by Matt Mitchell on July 05, 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.
