Drilled Filter Cylinder, such as EB drilled, can be a challenge to clean with their micro-level holes. But a filter cylinder does have build-up that closes off holes over time, which results in lost capacity. AFT can help make the cleaning simple.
With a good fit between a screen cylinder and the housing we can reduce cylinder breakage and wear. A proper fit leads to longer cylinder life and less unplanned downtime.
Proper installation of new equipment is essential for a good start-up. Use the experience of AFT in Stock Preparation to ensure erection is completed fully.
The best way to avoid unplanned downtime is simple to do regular mechanical audits. AFT can do them for you or we can teach your maintenance staff on best practices for what to inspect and how often to do it for your stock preparation equipment.
Process Troubleshooting to help bring your Stock Preparation line back to peak performance. AFT offer extensive experience in Screening, Refining and Paper Machine Approach Flow Systems.
Auditing the entire Stock Preparation line or auditing an individual Screen, Refiner or Degasser can be a starting point for improving capacity, changing grades, setting new quality standard or eliminating fiber waste.