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This TIP provides benchmarks for evaluating paper machine performance for major grades and provides suggestions for application. These benchmarks have been developed by paper company personnel, clothing suppliers, equipment suppliers, and industry consultants.
This TIP outlines basic considerations for the application of doctors on paper, board, pulp and tissue machines with recommendations for solid, grooved, blind drilled, and suction roll types. Recommendations are presented as starting points to evaluate and install doctors on paper machines....
The Edge Crush Test (ECT) using a short column specimen is an important test for the boxmaker. This TIP describes the relationship between containerboard edge stiffness (ECT), and box compression (BCT). Note: For those desiring additional information on Edge Crush (ECT), Ring Crush (RCT),...
High paper mill boiler operating steam pressures require careful establishment of water quality control limits and monitoring procedures to assure maximum system reliability. The guidelines applicable to water treatment programs for modern paper mill boiler systems are provided and explained. The...
In the quest to provide the end user with compression based corrugated containers which are designed for better stacking strength, many linerboards and some mills have developed a range of containerboard liners that have superior ring crush levels. If properly combined, they should yield...
Proofing of a flexographic printing ink is a process used to check and verify ink for color matching prior to production. This Technical Information Paper discusses proofing of flexographic inks using a hand-held anilox roll proofer. Letterpress inks and the use of mechanical proofers are not...
The technical information contained herein identifies the various types of drying methods available to the flexographic converter.
The purpose of the Technical Information Paper is to offer examples of good housekeeping practices to allow individual plants to establish procedures for their specific needs, with provision for changes as experience dictates.
The objective of this Technical Information Paper is to recommend specific guidelines for maintaining the efficient running of paper machine clothing when recycled fiber is utilized in the process. The paper also discusses reasons for the recommended cleaning and conditioning techniques and...
This technical information sheet presents some generally accepted suggestions, and the most common maintenance practices and selected factors affecting the durability of urethane rotary anvil covers (covers)
Typical design and operating information concerning the collection and burning of concentrated noncondensible gases (CNCG) are included in this TIP. Aspects of the Cluster Rule regarding CNCG systems are also discussed. These systems are also referred to as low volume, high concentration...
This TIP provides guidelines for ordering steel rule cutting dies.
This technical information paper covers the principles of press fabric guiding. In addition, it provides general rules for preventing or inducing trade line distortion. A table on troubleshooting press fabric guiding problems is also included.
This document provides an overview of some of the items to be considered when selecting a ceramic laser engraved anilox roll for the print stations on presses using flexographic inks on corrugated substrates.
Design considerations for dewatering press fabrics to permit selection of slot widths, Uhle box sizing and determination of vacuum requirements are discussed in this TIP. Recommended vacuum factors are provided for calculation of Uhle box vacuum capacity. System design considerations for...
This Technical Information Paper (TIP) provides guidelines for inspecting batch digesters in pulp mills. It describes damage mechanisms and addresses inspection frequency, planning, methods, damage or inspection locations, cleaning and preparation, technician qualifications, test equipment...
This Technical Information Paper (TIP) contains information on stock preparation pilot plant facilities which can be used for contracted, cooperative, internal and/or customer research and stock preparation product development throughout the world. The tables included describe the equipment...
This Technical Information Paper (TIP) contains information on pilot paper and wet-laid nonwoven machines used for contract, cooperative, internal, and/or customer service research and product development. Missing are confidential, restricted-use, and private pilot machines. The tables that...
The choice of ceramic materials for paper machine wet ends is a difficult one. This TIP is intended to introduce and explain the important factors affecting paper machine performance that should be considered when making a material choice. The characteristics of the ceramic products...
This Technical Information Paper (TIP) provides guidelines and procedures for basic creping doctor inspection and maintenance. Proper inspections and maintenance will reduce the risk of Yankee dryer surface damage and inconsistent operations. Definitions Doctor Back - the main structure...
