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Pilot equipment
LBJ-TM12+
Characteristics
Manufacturer: Techman
Model: TM 12
Uses
The robotic arm is used for spraying. It can be used in automatic mode or used in conventional mode on a conveyor.
Technical specs
| Articulations | 6 |
| Range | 1300 mm |
| Speed | 0 – 250 mm/s |
| Mode | Collaborative |
Thermoforming system
Characteristics
- MSI PME, MecSmart
- Model: TF-45
Particularities
- System consisting of a forming mould, a transfer mould and two drying press moulds.
- Adjustment of the thickness of the parts by distance control.
- System for heating the pulp.
- Easily interchangeable aluminum mould to adapt to new pieces.
- Possibility to integrate the resin mould technology.
- Possibility of adding additives to the pulp by means of a dosage system
Uses
Production of Type 2 cellulosic thermoformed parts (without pressing) or Type 3 (with pressing).
Technical specs
| Max Product Size L x W x H | 1524 mm x 533 mm x 76.2 mm (60 inch x 21 inch x 3 inch) |
| Platen configuration | 5 individual platens to manufacture up to 5 different products of 304 mm x 533 mm |
| Max Capacity | 45 kg per hour dry weight |
| Min pulp quantity | 4 kg dry weight |
| Drops per minutes | 2 pending product thickness and geometry |
| Moulding Tank Capacity | 330 L – Max Capacity of 756 L |
| Vacuum System | 685 mmHg adjustable |
| Moulding System | Servo driven rotary head, vacuum system |
| Blow off System | 6.9 barg and 2.8-4.2 m3/min adjustable |
| Transfer System | Servo driven y-axis and z-axis programmable, vacuum system, blow off system |
| Heating System | Multi-zoned and adjustable, upper and lower platens heating, upper and lower tools heating |
| Thermoforming System | Servo driven vertical z-axis multi positions, heating system, vacuum system, blow off system |
| Additive System | 4 reservoirs with individual pumps (3 low dose materials and 1 for colour) |
| Die Wash System | Tooling Die Wash System at low and high pressure (33 barg) |
| Stacking and Unloading System | Integrated Stacking System and Transfer Conveyor to the operator for packing |
Blade/Rod Coater
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Jagenberg/BMB |
| Model | Blade/Barflex |
| Coating Weight | 4-20 g/m2 |
| Maximum Solid Content | 68 % |
| Viscosity | 300-2000 cPs |
Chip screen
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Rader |
| Model | M-2215 |
| Type | Disks |
| Thickeness fractions | >= 8 mm, 8-6 mm, 6-4 mm, 4-2 mm, <= 2mm |
On-line chemical addition
Technical specs
| Number of dosing pumps | 4 |
| Type of pumps | Progressive cavity |
| Type of control | Flow or ratio |
| Remotely monitored variables | Level and flow |
| Injection points available | Several |
Chip washer
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model | LC-20 |
| Type | Rotating drum and shower |
Approach system
Technical specs
| Machine chest capacity (m3) | 70 |
| Number of storage tanks | 2 |
| Storage tank capacity (m3) | 25 |
| Total pulp storage capacity (m3) | 120 |
| Headbox screen | Selectifier 24-P |
| Dilution water screen | Selectifier 12-P |
| Cleaner model | Cleanpac 700 |
| Number of cleaners available (1st stage) | 20 |
| Number of stage | 5 |
Gravure Coater
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Jagenberg/BMB |
| Model | Variogravure |
| Coating Weight | 7.5-10.5 g/m2 |
| Maximum Solid Content | 55 % |
| Maximum Viscosity | 200 cPs |
| Applicator Roll line spacing | 33 rows/cm @ 45° |
Headbox
Technical specs
| Model | BTF |
| Type | Dilution |
| Number of dilution zones | 5 |
| Oscillating breast roll adjustment | Speed & frequency |
Atmospheric impregnation system
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Capacity | 10-15 tm/j |
| Pre-heating bin | APS-60, 3.7 m3 |
| Side feeder | SF-07, 180 mm dia. |
| Plug screw feedeer | PSF-0740, 180 mm dia., ratio 4@1, 45 kW |
| Imprégnator | AVIS-1008, 240 mm dia., 2 vertical screws |
Coater/Laminator
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Danson |
| Model | Hartig |
| Adhesion Treatment | Corona (Pillar Corp.) 4.2 kVA |
| Chill Roll | 597 mm dia./Matte Surface |
| Secondary Unwind Stand | 457 mm roll on 76.2 mm Core |
Extruder
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Brampton Engineering |
| Model | 350-30AC |
| Power – motor | 75 kW |
| Power – heating | 37.4 kW |
| Number of heating zones (barrel) | 6 |
| Number of heating zones (die) | 3 |
| Number of heating zones (die lip) | 1 |
| Die manufacturer | Egan “Series 32” |
| Slot width | 760 mm |
| Screw diameter | 89 mm |
| L/D Screw Ratio | 30:1 |
| Maximum Temperature | 480°C |
| Extrusion Capacity (LDPE) | 205 kg/h |
Formation table
Technical specs
| Table length (m) | 21 |
| Number of top formers available | 2 |
| Former type | “V” et “C” |
| Vacuum box number | 18 |
| Vacuum box flow measurment | V-notch |
Refining system
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Metso |
| Capacity | 0.65-3.3 tm/j |
| Pre-heating bin | 0.14 m3 |
| Plug scew feeder | PR 4, 100 mm dia., ratio 2@1, 7.5 kW |
| Pre-heater | 0.11 m3, Pmax 1700 kPag, Tmax 207°C |
| Disk primary refiner | CD-300, 150 kW, variable speed |
| Steam separator | Pmax 1200 kPag, Tmax 190°C |
| Interstage bin | 0.7 m3 |
| Disk secondary refiner | CD-300, 150 kW, variable speed |
Presses
Technical specs
| First press type | Bi-Nip |
| First press load (kN/m) | 100 |
| Second press type | Jumbo |
| Second press maximum load (kN/m) | 350 |
| Third press type | Extended nip |
| Third press maximum load (kN/m) | 1000 |
| Number of different configurations | 8 |
| Availability of wet sheet reeling | Yes |
Moisturizing Unit
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Coating Moisturizing System |
| Model | CM-203 |
| Coating Weight | 0.4-50 g/m2 |
| Maximum Solid Content | 65 % |
Static reactor
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | – |
| Model | Vertical Cylinder |
| Volume | 2 m3 |
| Maximum pressure | 1720 kPag |
| Maximum temperature | 208°C |
Infrared Dryer
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Krieger |
| Energy Source | Natural gas |
| Number of Rows | 4 |
| Number of Emitters | 5 per row |
| Power | 32 kW/row |
Dryers
Technical specs
| Number of sections | 3 |
| Number of cylinders – first section | 4 |
| Number of cylinders – second section | 12 |
| Number of cylinders – third section | 12 |
| Drying cylinder diameter (m) | 1.52 |
| Steam flowrate measurement | Yes |
| Condensate flowrate measurement | Yes |
| Hood type | Fully closed |
| Siphon type | Fixed |
| Tail threading system manufacturer | Wespatt |
| Type of tail threading system | Rope |
Hot Air Dryer
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | BMB |
| Number of hoods | 3 |
| Maximum Air Temperature | 190°C |
| Maximum Air Speed | 50 m/s |
| Number of Nozzles | 25 nozzles/hood |
High consistency pulper
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model | 4.2 HC 43 |
| Volume | 4.2 m3 , dilution up to 16 m3 |
| Capacity | 600 kg sec |
| Consistency | 12-15% |
| Motor | 112 kW |
| Rotor speed | 232 rpm |
| Extraction plate | 16 mm holes, 22.7% open area |
Discharge/latency tank
Technical specs
| Volume | 35 m3 |
| Consistency | Up to 5% |
| Heating | Direct and indirect |
| Agitator | 37 kW, constant speed |
On-line Measurement System
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Honeywell |
| Model | ProLine |
| Number of Scanners | 2 |
| On-line Measurements | Basis weight, moisture |
Scanner
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Honeywell |
| Model | Da Vinci |
| Number of sensors | 8 |
| Sensor types |
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| Automatically control variables | Basis weight, moisture |
Reel
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | GL&V |
| Type of reel | With primary and secondary arms |
| Maximum reel diameter (mm) | 2000 |
| Sheet transfer | With air jet |
Pressurize screen
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | GL&V |
| Model | M-18 |
| Dimension | 457 mm dia. |
| Flow | 1000-6000 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.6-2.5% |
| Motor | 93 kW speed |
| Baskets et rotors | Several available |
Supercalender
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | B.F. Perkins |
| Type | Off line |
| Number of nips | 4 |
| Steam shower | 1 |
| Maximum speed | 183 m/min (600 pi/min) |
| Sheet maximum width | 63.5 cm (25 po) |
| Sheet nominal width | 61 cm (24 po) |
| Total load | 4.5 – 14.5 tm |
| Linear pressure | 72 – 233 kN/m (417 – 1300 pli) |
| Maximum roll diameter | 50 cm (20 po) |
Winder
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | GL&V |
| Type of winder | Single drum |
| Jumbo roll maximum diameter (mm) | 2032 |
| Paper roll maximum diameter (mm) | 1220 |
| Maximum speed (mm) | 1000 |
| Core support type | Air shaft |
| Core diameter (mm) | 102 |
Flotation cells
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kadant (Black Clawson) |
| Model | IIM-BC Flotator 5 |
| Volume | 7 m3 |
| Flow | 350-950 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.8-1.2% |
| Ratio air/pulp | 5-10 |
Lightweight contaminant hydrocyclones
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kadant (Black Clawson) |
| Model – stage 1 | X-clone (7) |
| Model – stage 2 | X-clone (1) |
| Dimension | 75 mm dia. |
| Flow | 1200-1600 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.9-1.0% |
On-line historian
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | OSIsoft |
| Software | PI |
| Number of recorded variables (pilot plant total) | >= 1000 |
| Data acquisition frequency (s) | 1-60 |
Conventional hydrocyclones/Forward cleaners
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model – stage 1 | HY-200EH 2.0 (3) ou HY-80X (15) |
| Model – stage 2 | HY-200EH 2.0 (1) ou HY-80X (6) |
| Model – stage 3 | HY-100EH (1) |
| Model – stage 4 | HY-90EH (1) with or without elutriation |
| Dimension | 80-200 mm dia. |
| Flow | 1500-1700 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.45-1.2% |
On-line surface application system
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | GL&V |
| Model | Hydra Sizer |
High-speed camera
Characteristics
| Manufacturier | PaperTech |
| Modèle | TotalVisions System Platform |
High density hydrocyclone
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model | HY-300HD 2.5 |
| Dimension | 300 mm dia. |
| Flow | 650-850 LPM |
| Consistency | 3-4% |
Screening system
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kadant (Black Clawson) |
| Model – P1 | Selectifier 8P |
| Model – P2 | Mini-Screen MS-50 |
| Model – S | Mini-Screen MS-50 |
| Dimension | 405 (P1) et 410 (P2, S) mm dia. |
| Flow | 500-2000 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.6-2.5% |
| Motor | 22 kW, (P1 at variable speed) |
| Baskets et rotors | Several available |
Decker/Slusher
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model | with or without couch roll |
| Dimension | 1.2 m dia. X 1.2 m |
| Flow | 650-2000 LPM |
| Consistency – inlet | 0.5-1.2% |
| Consistency – outlet | 4-7% |
| Top wire | 10 mesh in stainless steel |
| Bottom wire | 40 mesh in stainless steel |
| Motor | 3.7 kW at variable speed |
Screw press
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Thune (Voith) |
| Model | SP-23 |
| Dimension | 240 mm dia. |
| Flow | 150-400 LPM |
| Consistency – inlet | 3-5% |
| Consistency – outlet | 25-35% |
| Motor | Hydraulic, 0-60 t/min |
| Basket | 1.2 mm dia. holes, open area 22.5% |
High consistency mixer
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Kvaerner Hymac |
| Model | HSM-12 |
| Dimension | 300 mm dia. |
| Capacity | 10-15 tm/jour |
| Consistency | 25-35% |
| Injection | Vapeur et liqueur de blanchiment |
Side hill screen
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Sweco |
| Model | SV4YA |
| Dimension | 1270 mm X 1170 mm |
| Flow | 400-500 LPM |
| Consistency – inlet | 0.5-1.2% |
| Consistency – outlet | 3-5% |
| Slots | 0.51 mm |
Dissolved air flotation cell
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | STAS |
| Model | Mobil unit on a trailer |
| Volume | 0.54 m3 |
| Flow | 115 LPM |
| Aeration | 2.5-5.0 LPM |
Bleaching system
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Valmet |
| Volume – bin | 0.6 m3 |
| Mixer | Consistency 15-40% |
| Agitated reactor | 0.74 m3, Pmax 800 kPag, Tmax 175°C |
| Injection | Steam, bleaching liquor |
Hydrocyclone test bench
Technical specs
| Models Kvaerner Hymac | HY-200EH 2.0, HY-150, HY-100EH, HY-80X |
| Models GL&V (Celleco) | Cleanpac 250 LWR, 270, 350 |
| Models GL&V (Beloit) | Posiflow, Uniflow |
| Models Kadant (Noss) | AM80, BM80 |
| Dimension | 80-200 mm dia. |
| Flow | 50-750 LPM |
| Consistency | 0.45-1.2% |
Low consistency disk refiner
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | GL&V (Beloit) |
| Model | DD-4000 (single disk version) |
| Disk diameter | 500 ou 600 mm |
| Flow | 125-1200 LPM |
| Consistency | 2-6% |
| Motor | 335 kW, 1200 t/min,variable speed |
| Disk patterns | Several available |
3D Printer
Characteristics
- Manufacturer: Stratasys
- Model: Fortus 450 MC
Particularities
Several types of resin: (ABS-M30, ASA, PC, FDM nylon12, Ultem 1010, Ultem 9085).
Uses
- Production of moulds for the cellulosic moulding process
Technical specs
| Size of parts | 16”x14”x16” |
| Layer thickness |
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Spraying System
Characteristics
- Manufacturer: Spraying System
- Model: 1550+ autojet modular spray system
Particularities
- Spraying controller
- Double diaphragm pneumatic pump
- Air input regulator and filter
- Liquid pressure regulator, manometer, and output filter
- Recirculation and bypass gate valves
- Pulsajet nozzles
- HD15 heating system
Uses
Surface spray coating
Technical specs
| Nozzle opening | 5 to 100% |
| Fixed conveyor-mounted system (15–60 ft/min) | |
Low consistency conical refiner
Technical specs
| Manufacturer | Valmet |
| Model | RF-0 conical |
| Flow | 90-870 LPM |
| Consistency | 2-6% |
| Motor | 150 kW, 1800 t/min, variable speed |
| Cone patterns | SM, SF, LF, LC |
Tornado pulper
Technical specs
| High consistency pulper | |
| Manufacturer | Bolton-Emerson |
| Model | Tornado 24 |
| Dimension | 3 m3, dilution jusqu’à 8000 L |
| Capacity | 150 kg sec |
| Consistency | 3-6 % |
| Motor | 150 kW |
| Rotor speed | Variable (max : 650 t/min) |
Twin-wire press
Technical specs
| Twin-wire press | |
| Manufacturer | Press Technologies |
| Model | 0.5M LP |
| Width | 457 mm |
| Capacity | 150-400 L/min |
| Consistency | Entrée : 1-5 %
Sortie : 25-40 % |
| Density | 1000-3000 g/m2 |
| Max speed | 13.4 m/min |