by Roger Cross | Sep 4, 2014 | Machine Alignment, Pulp & Paper
In this first post of a series on the precision alignment of winders, we discuss the effects of misalignment on product quality and winder components. To remain competitive, paper companies have increased the operating speeds of their paper machines. This...
by Steve Pepin | Jul 7, 2014 | Coating & Laminating, Machine Alignment
The misalignment of your coating/laminating equipment can cause excessive waste and downtime, poor product quality and a decrease in overall efficiency – all of which can lead to dissatisfied customers. So, how can you be sure that misalignment is the problem? An...
by Nicolas Beland | May 1, 2014 | Precision Measurement, Pulp & Paper
In our last post, Cascades Tissue Group had the challenge of an emergency roll repair. Learn how the 3D Metrology Services from OASIS reduced their downtime. Dimensional Metrology Services Needed: OASIS Called In Daniel Paradis,...
by Nicolas Beland | Apr 8, 2014 | Precision Measurement, Pulp & Paper
“The 3D Metrology Services from OASIS saved us weeks in downtime and thousands of dollars in lost productivity. Their fast response, plus their ability to quickly and accurately inspect the damaged breast roll was beyond what we could have hoped for. I highly...
by Nicolas Beland | Mar 28, 2014 | Machine Alignment, Pulp & Paper
A large paperboard mill in Ontario, Canada was having issues with baggy edges, wrinkles and lateral tracking problems (in cross-machine direction), particularly in the board machine’s coater area. These problems regularly caused sheet breaks 2 or 3 times a week, every...