EXTEND SERVICE LIFE OF MACHINE CLOTHING

• Downtime costs for replacing wires and felts are often higher than the material costs.
• Each machine clothing requires a start-up time. The less often this is needed, the better is overall machine efficiency.

• Maximization of wire and felt service life 
  without impairing machine operation or paper quality.
• Reduction of downtime for replacing machine clothing 
  and therefor increased overall machine availability.
• …

Discover how we extend the service life of wires and felts on paper machines through targeted measures, based on our successfully implemented projects. Our case studies clearly demonstrate how you can significantly reduce your costs while maintaining or improving paper quality and achieving a return on investment starting in just a few months. 

ACHIEVED RESULTS

• Service life of felts increased from 4 to 5 weeks.
• Approx. 12 felts less needed per year (3x4 felt runs).
• The same or even improved paper quality.
• Return on investment within a few months.

ACHIEVED RESULTS

• Total vacuum requirement reduced.
• Felt life increased by 25% from 40 to 50 days.
• 2 felts less needed per year.
• Production increased due to less downtime.
• The same or even improved paper quality.
• Return on investment within a few months.