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

Fourdrinier Paper Machine Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Basis weight range: 25-220\u00a0g\/m2<\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Average production rate: 1 lb\/min<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 10-100 fpm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 13″ trim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Equipment List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • 6-slice dilution headbox with Holey roll<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Closed white water system with on-line suspended solids and charge monitoring for highly efficient wet-end chemical studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Two wet press nips with metal and\/or composition rolls<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Upgraded<\/em> size press<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Versatile size press coating supply system<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • In-line, multi-nip steel-steel calendar stack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • High precision drive system<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • On-line continuous monitoring of basis weight, moisture, caliper, and ash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Unwind stand to enable size press\/coating experiments using customer supplied base paper rolls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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