Introducing: the Conformatic™ AL Creping Holder
The Kadant Conformatic AL creping holder incorporates the latest technology, bringing improved blade holder performance to the tissue market. The holder is primarily designed for use in the Yankee creping position. The Conformatic blade holders are the industry standard when it comes to tissue making. The focus of the Conformatic AL model was on features that would make it easier to use and mitigate risk to the Yankee. The proprietary adjustment mechanism allows for effortless bi-directional adjustment, with enough movement to accommodate even the most extreme Yankee crowns. The modern design uses adjustment screws to maintain the desired positioning and eliminates the need for edge fingers. As the operating duty is extreme, the load capability of the conforming tube has been increased and a carbon fiber backup blade has been designed to eliminate issues caused when using stainless steel items.
Significant upgrades to the holder’s adjustability have been achieved with a proprietary adjustment mechanism, allowing for precise control of the holder profile across the entire Yankee face. The robust construction is designed for high-performance tissue machines and features a self-conforming liquid tube, a backup blade and a quick removal feature that allows the holder to be removed for cleaning and maintenance. Optional “smart” features can be integrated to provide real time process feedback such as vibration and load.
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What is tissue creping?
Imagine two metal parts: one is stationary and the other is running; both rubbing against each other. That is tissue creping. As Yankee speeds increase, vibrations between the rolls, Yankee and creping blade will become a more significant factor.
Tissue creping is an operation near the end of the tissue manufacturing process where the key characteristics bulk, stretch, absorbency and softness are created in the tissue.
What makes proper tissue creping so important?
If vibration is not controlled, the Yankee surface can be damaged and will need to be refinished by grinding, which involves downtime of three to five days. As the Yankee ages and is repeatedly ground, the steam pressure rating can be reduced resulting in lower operating steam pressure, reduced speed and less production. If the process is not stable, the Yankee can wear out in 15 to 20 years. When maintained and managed properly, the Yankee could be expected to operate for more than 30 years. Tissue creping is vitally important when the key characteristics attribute to the final product. Technically, everything can be a factor which affects the tissue creping process. The process is simple in many respects, but to get high quality tissue and meet market expectations, good creping is essential. Doctoring systems are crucial to producing a high-quality product and not damaging the Yankee shell in today’s high-speed process.
crown without the need for edge fingers
Field service
Kadant UK Ltd takes field service to a new level. Our expert team of UK based field service technicians are committed to providing your mill with a safe, quality, timely and efficient experience onsite or remotely. Let the KADANT UK field service team plan, implement, manage and develop customized maintenance strategies for your facility.
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Machine and equipment audits
A true understanding of machine and equipment performance is key to a safe, high-quality, and efficient process. Our team performs comprehensive machine and equipment audits including digital machine mapping. The result is a detailed service assessment with feedback, recommendations and project justification which are aligned to customer corporate strategies including energy efficiency targets, freshwater management reduction and production optimization.
Yankee doctor services
Yankee doctors operating at maximum efficiency is crucial to the success of any tissue operation. The field service technician will inspect all mechanical components including mounting brackets, bearings, journals, doctor structure, blade holder, levers, air cylinders, oscillation, and other equipment. Also, the blade angle will be adjusted to your specific application and the blade holder profile will be checked and necessary adjustments made to ensure a proper blade-to-surface fit. A full report including service details, before and after profile diagrams, and recommendations for improved performance will be provided after each service.
