AFT currently has 5 global locations for service of stock preparation equipment, including Screens, Refiners and POM Degassers. With experience on hundreds of screen models, including over 650 cylinder models, we are an excellent resource for bring new life to existing equipment through rebuilds that include upgrading to the latest technology.
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.
Mill Site services from AFT can help keep your stock preparation line at peak performance. With extensive experience in Screening, Refining and Paper Machine Approach equipment and systems we are here to assist.
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.
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.
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.