Paper Machine Equipment

The PDC’s pilot paper machine is capable of several processes, including complete equipment analysis, raw material studies, and process operation studies.

Fourdrinier Paper Machine Specifications

Basis weight range: 25-220 g/m²
Average production rate: 1 lb/min
10-100 fpm
13″ trim

Equipment List

6-slice dilution headbox with Holey roll
Closed white water system with on-line suspended solids and charge monitoring for highly efficient wet-end chemical studies
Two wet press nips with metal and/or composition rolls
Upgraded size press
Versatile size press coating supply system
In-line, multi-nip steel-steel calendar stack
High precision drive system
On-line continuous monitoring of basis weight, moisture, caliper, and ash (video of Honeywell Experion MX Scanner)
Unwind stand to enable size press/coating experiments using customer supplied base paper rolls