LOTIONISED TISSUE
Dimension™ Tissue Lotions: Now papermakers can facilitate
entry into the high value and fast growing lotionized tissue market
segment with new hot-melt, liquid concentrate and wax emulsion
tissue lotions. Dimension™ tissue lotions are suitable for
facial and toilet tissue and are compatible with all popular commercial
application systems.
At low addition levels, Dimension™ tissue lotions enhance
the surface softness of tissue. At higher addition levels, they
impart new properties such as skin transfer, resulting in conditioning
and soothing properties. And converted tissue products can also
be infused with plant extracts and fragrances to provide additional
benefits.
For low-viscosity applications in the converting line (for example,
a line for facial tissue production), rotary spray equipment may
be suitable. Hot melt waxes are easily applied via heated slot-die
systems. Alternatively, printing or flexographic techniques can
offer very precise metering of a range of products on highspeed
converting lines or rewinders.
TISSUE BIODEGRADABILITY
Dimension™ L1700S Converting Additive: Improved biodegradability
in toilet tissue can now be achieved with this naturally derived,
easily applied, patented technology. Use of the enhanced tissue
helps the end user maintain a clean, odor-free and efficient septic
tank system, and for industrial users, may offer additional COD
reduction.
Extensively tested, Dimension™ L1700S converting additive
is non-toxic, non-irritating, safe to use and recommended for
both Consumer and Away-From-Home (AFH) tissue products, especially
for those using any type of septic tank system for soil water
discharge.
Dimension™ L1700S converting additive can be applied safely
with an air atomizing spray system in the tissue converting process,
typically at the embossing station or ply combining stage, as
such the finished sheet remains dry to the touch. Once added to
the sheet, Dimension™ L1700S converting additive is inert
and stable and has a shelf life greater than 18 months. The converted
tissue product can of course be packaged, distributed and used
as normal. Dimension™ L1700S converting additive is activated
by contact with water when flushing occurs. It works to actively
biodegrade organic material within the septic tank system. Due
to its unique product formulation and frequency of use i.e. each
time the toilet is flushed, the biologically active ingredient
in the enhanced tissue is far more effective and less expensive
than traditional liquid or powder biological treatments that are
offered as secondary additives today.
ADHESIVE REQUIREMENT
Dimension™ Converting Adhesive: Any papermaker who has struggled
with adhesive problems will welcome these advanced products, designed
for trouble free operation in the most exacting applications and
on all converting assets--even modern high-speed units. All adhesive
requirements are easily satisfied, including:
- Sheet lamination—fast setting time and clean running
- Sheet transfer—economical consumption from adjusted
viscosities and formulations
- Tail-tie—prevents unwinding, poor appearance, and rollunwrapping
during converting
- Tube/core assembly—added strength, good release, and
no penetration ensures timely and economical assembly
- Case/carton assembly—rapid bonding ensures product and
package integrity
And tack and viscosity can be readily customized to suit the
operational requirements of any converting applications if they
cannot be met from the standard range.
Visit www.herc.com/papertech or contact your local Hercules
representative to learn more.
This sensor system, which records nip width, renders obsolete
time-consuming and inexact tools such as carbon paper and embossed
foils, the company says. When Sigma-Nip® is used, loading
problems, skewing, and crown deficiencies are quickly exposed.
It is more accurate, more durable, and has a more powerful software
user interface than any of its predecessors.
Sigma-Nip® consists of a chain of sensor elements and Windowsbased
software. The new sensors have been improved to withstand repeated
high pressures and temperatures as well as routine exposure to
grease and solvents.
When placed between two contacting rollers, the sensors capture
data and ultimately record and assimilate nip width readings on
a laptop while it is being viewed. Adjustments to rollers are
made in real time while the sensors are in the closed, (non-rotating)
nip.
Easy-to-interpret statistical data and graphical displays, which
are being transmitted via wireless or through a USB port, update
continuously as technicians perform their tests and adjustments.
Taking only minutes for one person to deploy across the roller
face, Sigma-Nip® is useful for ongoing maintenance, as well
as during equipment setups and shutdowns. As a quality control
tool, it facilitates evenly loaded roller sets that are much less
likely to cause web breaks and costly downtime.
It improves web control and print quality by reducing uneven
paper pulling, which can lead to sheet walking, wrinkles, jams
and misregistration. By virtue of routine tests, Sigma-Nip®'a8
allows the user to greatly extend blanket life.
"Sigma-Nip® has come a long way from concept to being
a reliable, easy-to-use nip profile measuring tool,” according
to Mike Stoltz of Metso Paper. “Being able to save and review
the entire real-time data from nip closing to nip opening is extremely
useful, however, the ability to correlate accurate nip width data
to roll deflection is an exceptional benefit."
Sigma-Nip® is designed for maximum versatility. The system
is portable and comes with its own carrying case. Depending on
the number of sensors ordered, the same sensor chain can be used
to measure different sized rolls. Nip widths of 0.38-22.9 cm can
be measured, and pressures of 2.8-211 kg/cm2 can be withstood,
making Sigma-Nip® potentially usable throughout the machine.
Large pulp and paper rolls, small converting rolls as well as
calender stacks are all potentially measurable by Sigma Nip.
Minimal computer knowledge or training is needed since the system
prompts users through the few steps needed for installation and
set up. Software enhancements include a Comparison Mode, where
up to three nip width readings can be viewed simultaneously, and
an Alignment Tool, which instantly draws a line to indicate nip
width variations.
Reaction to Sigma-Nip®, which has been tested and installed
in web-based environments around the world, has been very favourable,
the company says. For more information about Sigma-Nip®, or
to schedule a demonstration, contact Sensor Products Inc. at 1.800.755.2201
or 1-973-884-1755, e-mail info@sensorprod.com, or visit the website
www.sensorprod.com/sigmanip.
ElectroStatics Inc, a market
leader in static control and web/sheet cleaning systems for over
30 years, has announced the development of a new line of non contact
narrow web cleaning systems, the Auto- Stat-D, optimised for commercial
digital printing operations. The cleaners are designed to fit
continuous feed digital printing equipment from manufacturers
including but not limited to: Eastman Kodak, Hewlett-Packard,
Xerox, Canon, OcéNV, IBM, Nipson,
BÖWE and BELL + HOWELL.
Electrostatics is using its patented grooved faceplate design
which allows the AutoStat-D cleaners to be placed extremely close
to thin or low-tension webs without risking drawing the web into
the vacuum slot. The AutoStat-D system integrates the faceplate
with its static control equipment, air jets, and torsion bar hinges
into a slightly wider vacuum hood design. The wider hood and faceplate
allow increased cleaning time for the system to be that much more
effective.
The AutoStat-D cleaning hood assembly is coupled with a newly
developed, high efficiency dust collection/air filtration system.
The dust collection cabinet contains optional compressed air system
which allows operators with out their own compressed air to take
full advantage of the AutoStat-D web cleaning technology.
According to Robert Myers, director of engineering at ElectroStatics, “our
integrated approach of incorporating the static
control, air jets and vacuum into the hood assembly
has made our standard AutoStat narrow web cleaners very successful
in many different web and part cleaning applications.
“The Auto-Stat-D line is the next logical step and came
from us listening to our customers in the digital printing field
who were looking for but not finding a complete solution to reduce
the down time associated with paper dust in digital printing operations.
The issues of the low web tension and the usual lack of an available
compressed air source common in digital printing applications
are addressed with the Auto-Stat-D design.”
“Return on investment (ROI) drives the decision making
on capital equipment.” said Peter Mariani, the company’s
president. “The AutoStat-D, like our standard narrow and
wide web AutoStat web cleaning lines, has a low operating cost
in addition to helping our customers get the most from their printer
investment by dramatically reducing the paper dust and chad entering
the print area. Keeping the print area clean reduces defects and
equipment down time which are key to maximizing ROI.”
Converting equipment manufacturer Precision AirConvey
has introduced a free video test service on its roll splitter.
It invites converters and packagers and others to send a sample
roll of their material for removal on the automated equipment
in the company’s in-house testing laboratory. The free
test service includes a DVD featuring the actual test and its
outcome in live action video to provide visual documentation
of its success.
To be conducted on the PAC Model 30 roll splitter, the free
video test service accommodates rolls of up to 76 cm long and
with diameter of up to 38 cm that are wound with plastic film,
paper, foil or nonwovens including coated or multi-layered materials.
The PAC Model 30 is one of four different roll splitters that
automatically remove material from cores up to 180 cm long to
permit and promote fast, safe and contaminant-free reprocessing,
the company says.
The company has also announced a new testing laboratory featuring
full-size fully operating edge-trim removal systems and auxiliary
systems to enable customers to personally operate the equipment
and test their materials in conditions that closely simulate actual
operating conditions before purchasing.
For more information, contact Chris Lavelle, Precision AirConvey,
210 Executive Drive #6, Pencader Corporate Center, Newark,DE 19702,
USA. Phone +1 302 999 8000, fax +1 302 266 7559, email get-facts@airconvey.com.
PAF-Interpack has announced two new products for
tissue converters: Easy Elle packaging machines; and B1300 compact
collaters.
Easy Elle roll-packing units use heat-shrinking monobend film
in polythene for complete closure and lateral sealing of the finished
pack. The company says the product is suitable for totally sealed
products with lateral sealing on the whole length of the pack.
It is available in three versions dependant on the format size
and for production speed up to 70 rolls/minute for single packing.
The B1300 is an automatic compact tissue system suitable for
collating and wrapping industrial tissue rolls. It offers automatic
infeed from left or right, high flexibility for different formats,
and production speed of up to 15 packs/minute, depending on the
size of the product. It is also available with tipping and stacking
options.
For further information email , telephone +39 051.736060 or
fax +39 051.736788
Strapex, one of the world’s leading suppliers of end of
line strapping equipment, has further extended its SMG range of
vertical strapping equipment with two new additions.
Designed to meet the exacting requirements of the print and
paper sector, the SMG50 and SMG55 are both fully automatic, arch-based
machines offering high throughput of up to 70 units per minute
alongside simple operation.
The SMG50 uses 5 mm wide strap and can achieve tensions of up
to 300N, while for heavier duty applications, the SMG55 can accommodate
either 9 mm or 12 mm wide strap and reach tensions of a maximum
450N.
Both boast the simple touch panel control system which is a
feature of the SMG range, with strap tensions easily adjustable
via a simple push button. Conveyor speed is fully adjustable and
there is a choice of standard strapping modes.
The SMG50 comes in two sizes and can cope with products up to
800 mm long x 600 mm wide, while there are three size options
for the SMG55 with the largest capable of strapping loads of up
to 800 mm x 800 mm.
However, each machine can cope with packages as small as 100
mm wide and 150 mm long. Maximum load weight for each machine
is 35 kg.
Strap threading and end ejection are both automatic, while the
machines are wheel-mounted for easy movement and use anywhere
with a power supply.
Both products incorporate the fewest possible moving parts to
ensure optimum reliability and offer robust, compact design. All
consumable and after-sales service are also available from Strapex,
providing a complete ‘one-stop shop’ solution.
Elsner Engineering Works Inc has announced a new
Model EW- 4-Series line of shrink film roll overwrappers. This
new series of high speed overwrappers and heat shrink tunnels
include a number of updated features.
Highlights of this updated model include a new hot wire seal
system which has a micro-processor based impulse controller. Features
such as seal wire and pre-heat temperature and impulse time are
now available from a new touch screen operator interface.
Donald Rush, national sales manager states: “With the
variety of new shrink films being offered in the industry today,
we elected to replace our seal system and provide the machine
operator the convenience of making adjustments for different films
directly from the touch screen panel. This makes our already very
successful overwrappers that much more flexible to accommodate
the everchanging blends of shrink films.”
Other features include a mechanical drive system for the sealing
head assembly in place of a pneumatic actuator to reduce air consumption.
As well, new pre-shrink heaters are incorporated which use less
energy. Elsner advertises its new Model EW-4-Series as more environmentally
friendly.
Rush goes onto state: “We have reduced the air consumption
on this equipment by two-thirds and reduced energy consumption
significantly by going to more energy efficient pre-shrink heaters.
We are taking a hard look at our line of equipment to see how
we can become more environmentally friendly and at the same time
save our customer’s money.”
Elsner also continues to incorporate maintenance saving ideas
into its equipment and another feature is relocating all of the
drive belts external to the side frame. This makes trouble-shooting
that much easier.
The Model EW-4-Series overwrappers are available to accommodate
roll widths up to 1067 mm. This machinery line operates at up
to 75 cycles per minute. The first machine was shipped in the
fall of 2007 and is performing beyond the customer’s expectations.
Paper mills tracking temperature or humidity conditions
affecting product quality can now have the convenience of both
real-time data and the ability to download data for further analysis
with the redesigned Dickson Graph-at-a-Glance flat panel temperature
and humidity data loggers.
The Graph-at-a-Glance data loggers are paperless chart recorders
that provide a digital graph enabling plant workers to immediately
visualize environmental trends that have potentially affected
product and inventory quality.
Features of the redesigned Graph-at-a Glance data loggers include:
36% greater data resolution in a 114.3 mm x 86.36mm display screen;
up to 37% price reduction, now starting at US$299; Flash memory
card data transfer capability; USB-enabled triple speed downloading;
user-defined display settings; 32KB storage; and audio-visual
alarms.
Dickson’s Graph-at-a-Glance flat panel data logger models
include: FT300 and FT325 for temperature only; and FH 320 and
FH325 for temperature and humidity.
