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Headbox Design and Operation for High Quality and Profitability
This comprehensive webinar explores critical headbox components and optimization strategies for papermaking professionals seeking advanced technical insights. Pierre, a seasoned mechanical engineer with four decades of industry experience, covers pulsation attenuators, taper headers, turbulence generators, slice controls, and dilution systems. Learn how proper headbox design based on actual flow rates impacts paper formation, fiber orientation, and basis weight control. Discover best practices for edge feed adjustment, jet landing optimization, and maintenance schedules including boil-out frequencies. The presentation emphasizes practical troubleshooting techniques for common issues like tube plugging and provides actionable guidance for achieving superior CD control and formation quality in modern papermaking operations.
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Enhancing Pulp and Paper Mill Sustainability: A Case Study on John Crane’s Innovative Universal Cartridge Seal and Upstream Pumping Technology
This TAPPI webinar explores John Crane's innovative SB2 Upstream Pumper seal technology, featuring breakthrough non-contacting seal face design that revolutionizes pulp and paper mill sustainability. Brandon Hollis presents compelling case studies demonstrating dramatic water consumption reduction from 2 GPM to 0.3 GPM, saving nearly one million gallons annually per pump while extending mean time between repairs from 3 weeks to 15+ weeks. The advanced cartridge seal technology addresses critical operational challenges including low lubricity conditions, high temperatures, and abrasive fluids, delivering proven ROI through reduced maintenance costs, eliminated downtime, and exceptional performance in demanding bleach plant and black liquor applications for mid-career operations managers seeking sustainable efficiency solutions.
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From Fiber to Finished Product: Improving Tissue Manufacturing with an End-to-End Approach
Ultimately, working with an end-to-end OEM provider equips tissue manufacturers with the holistic support necessary to boost productivity and profitability.
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European Pulp and Paper Industry Market Outlook
A comprehensive understanding of the market can provide actionable insights to successfully steer companies through the future.
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Successful Start-up of Second ANDRITZ Pressurized Refining System for Wisewoods, Thailand
ANDRITZ successfully commissioned a high-efficiency pressurized refining system at Wisewoods mill in Thailand, boosting production capacity for medium density fiberboard manufacturing. The 30 t/h system features advanced pressurized refiner technology that delivers superior fiber quality from rubberwood while reducing energy consumption, a critical benchmark for operations managers focused on ROI optimization. The installation includes optimized plug-screw feeder technology for enhanced dewatering and pre-steaming efficiency. This strategic partnership demonstrates proven technology implementation in the panelboard industry, offering valuable insights for plant managers evaluating fiber processing upgrades and energy-efficient manufacturing solutions across Asia-Pacific markets.
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Chairman of Sofidel Group, Edilio Stefani, Passes Away Suddenly
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First Quality Announces Purchase of Henkel’s Retailer Brands in North America
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Essity: Report for Quarter 4 and Full-Year 2024