Success Stories
Hydrocross significantly reduces installation time, increases energy savings, and reduces risk
The customer was looking to reduce start-up time, increase nip dewatering and fabric life, and decrease draw in the press section. Due to the excellent performance of the Hydrocross on the pick-up and 3rd press positions, and Seam Hydrocross on the 1st bottom position, all of these objectives were accomplished.
Results:
Position |
Before |
Target |
Results |
| Pick-up |
Start-up 36 hrs. |
Start-up 24 hrs. |
Start-up 18 hrs. |
| 1st Bottom |
Dewatering:
3 days to reach 400 l/min
Life 60 days |
Increased nip dewatering
Start-up improvement
Life 70 days |
Start-up 15 hrs.
=> 400 l/min
Life 69 days |
| 3rd Press |
High Draw |
< 4.15% |
Draw 3.5 - 3.8% |
Hydrocross saves over $500,000 due to less steam consumption and fewer sheet breaks
Paper grade: KLB Corrugating medium
Operating speed: 1400 m/min
Basis weight, base paper: 70 – 90 gsm
The customer was looking to lower energy costs by optimizing nip dewatering. Due to the excellent performance of Hydrocross on the 1st bottom and 3rd press positions, the customer increased production capacity and energy efficiency through improved dryness and fewer breaks.