Pilot Paper Machine, Lab paper machine, 24" paper machine

Originally installed at Gold River, British Columbia as a newsprint machine in 1988. With a design speed 4500 fpm on 30 lb. News (825 mtd @100% efficiency), which shut down in 1993.
Disassembled and crated in 1996 with intention to send to Albury, Australia.
Shipped to Lufkin in 1999. Rebuilt by Metso to produce SCB and started up in 2001. The rebuild consisted of:
- - - New headbox.
    - Former rebuild to Metso roll-gap former design.
    - Replacement third press frames designed for future shoe press.
    - Online OptiLoad Supercalender (6 rolls).
    - Reel rebuild to include secondary arms centerwind assist.
    - New Winbelt winder.
    - Metso XDi DCS and Metso QCS (gauging).
    - Started up in 2001. Design speed 4500 fpm on 32 lb SCB. (825 mtd @100% efficiency).
    - Shut down in December, 2003.

Equipment Overview

I. Pilot Paper Machine (no wet-end) – overall length 28 ft., adjustable speed shaft drive

Energy requirements electrical, pneumatic, steam

A. Unwind stand

1. roll hoist

2. roll slings

B. Size Press

1. vertical or horizontal set-up

2. solution run tank

3. solution circulation pump

4. heated water tank with steam jacket for keeping run tank heated

5. hot water circulation pump

6. air mixer for solution make-up

C. Dryer Section

1. 8 dryer cans (14” diameter)

2. steam heated

3. air wand for threading

D. Calender Stack (adjustable up to 5 nip)

1. pli controlled by roll loadings

E. Winder

1. reel drum

2. reel shaft and collars

3. paper cores and storage cart

F. Power control equipment

G. Spare parts and clothing

II. Valley Beater (inc. bench)

III. Canadian Standard Freeness Tester

IV. Sheet Mold (10” x 12”)

V. M/K Mmini-Mill Sheetformer (semi-automatic)

A. Stock Tank

B. Headbox

C. Wet Press

D. Drum Dryer

VI. Perkin Elmer 1600 Series FTIR

A. Microscope

B. Viewing screen

C. Carver Pellet Press

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