Fabricación de papel

Fabricación de papel

El mundo moderno sería inimaginable sin papel, a pesar de que nuestra era de ordenadores, reproductores MP3 y teléfonos inteligentes también ha sido llamada “vida sin papeles”.

En casi todas las situaciones de la vida cotidiana, sosteNEMOs papel en las manos: al leer un libro, una revista o una carta, como embalaje de alimentos o etiqueta de precio en el supermercado, en forma de papel higiénico, material de embalaje, recibos, facturas de compra, etcétera. El papel es un elemento indispensable de la vida moderna y las bombas NEMO® son un componente indispensable en la fabricación de papel. La bomba de tornillo excéntrico de la casa NETZSCH es ideal para este sector de la industria, dado que es capaz de bombear los medios suavemente y con escasa pulsación. Sobre todo, esta forma de transporte es de enorme importancia en la aplicación de la capa de color; ésta es la razón por la cual se utiliza un rotor con geometría “D” .

La gama de bombas NEMO® esideal para su aplicación. Ya sea que deban transportarse materiales de relleno como carbonato de calcio o caolín, o dosificarse con precisión productos químicos como polímeros, agentes de resistencia en estado húmedo o colorantes. Póngase en contacto con nosotros. Nuestros expertos le brindarán con gusto todo el asesoramiento necesario.

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Paper production: Cost reduction thanks to delivery by train?

While porcelain and paper used to be called "white gold" and were considered a great treasure, today, paper companies worldwide are asking themselves how to make their production more efficient and thus withstand competitive pressure in the future. If you are faced with this question, we have the answer. As in many other areas, one factor is to increase the output of the kaolin slurry pumps and thus increase the production rate. For this reason, a paper company changed its production processes to delivery by train. In contrast to the transport by truck used until then, the rail route allowed larger quantities and, thus, cheaper procurement. However, the downtimes of the private railway company had to be kept as short as possible. At the same time, only a few square metres of space were available in the pump cellar; the previously used progressing cavity pumps could not have been accommodated there in the necessary number.

These are the challenges to overcome when pumping kaolin slurry

In addition, there were the unique characteristics of the medium. The starting material for the white porcelain clay is feldspar. During its weathering, kaolinite forms the actual kaolin and smaller portions of undecomposed feldspar and quartz. The individual particles have a layered structure and are usually only a few micrometres in size. Kaolinite itself is relatively soft, with a Mohs hardness of about 2.5. However, the other feldspar and quartz components lend abrasive properties to the clay, usually softened into a slurry for processing. Therefore, the pump used to convey the kaolin slurry must be designed to withstand higher loads in everyday use and provide consistent performance. While progressing cavity pumps require too much space, centrifugal pumps are unsuitable due to the expected vacuum. That's where NETZSCH came in as a specialist for pumping complex media. 

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The universally applicable and individually matched TORNADO® T1 rotary lobe pumps convince with the GSS technology.

How to pump kaolin slurry efficiently in confined spaces

In close consultation with those responsible for the paper mill, the experts from NETZSCH found the right solution for pumping the kaolin slurry. The decision was finally made in favour of a TORNADO® T1rotary lobe pump, which is characterised by its small footprint and excellent flexibility, among other things. A total of five pumps were installed at the paper manufacturer's site, pumping around 70 m³ of kaolin slurry per hour with a viscosity of 100 to 500 mPas. Thanks to the choice of materials, the TORNADO® offers particularly long service lives. All pumps are made of a highly corrosion-resistant CrNiMo steel alloy. In addition, axially and radially abrasion-resistant wear protection plates are fitted, which you can easily replace if necessary. Furthermore, the multi-bladed lobes are made of resistant butadiene-sodium rubber with low shore hardness, which is especially suitable for abrasive products. However, in case cleaning or maintenance work becomes necessary, you can remove the front of the pump chamber in a few easy steps. This makes the entire pumping area easily accessible so that the individual components can be serviced or replaced without dismantling the housing from the system. This saves you time and, consequently, money during maintenance and servicing.

Another key factor for the robustness of the TORNADO® is the globally unique Gearbox Security System (GSS). The spatial separation of the pump chamber and gear chamber prevents the medium from getting into the synchronising gear and the gear oil from getting into the pump chamber. This and the insensitivity to dry running preventively counteracts possible operational stops and the associated downtime costs. In addition, the springs of the mechanical seal are encapsulated on the shaft to prevent damage to the components. To cope with the confined space conditions, the pumps, which conventionally pump horizontally, were turned 90° to the right. Each rotary lobe pump thus occupies only one square metre of the small pump chamber. The entire unloading process takes only a few hours, despite the large quantities delivered, and the rental times for train transport are significantly shorter. What are you waiting for? Replace your existing kaolin slurry pumps and increase your efficiency in paper production.

TORNADO® T1 rotary lobe pump

TORNADO® T1 Rotary Lobe Pump, NETZSCH, Pumps, Systems