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The Pneumatic SR Model is designed to measure the drainage capacity of beaten pulp and assess the progress of the beating process. This Schopper Riegler Type Beating and Freeness Tester offers accurate and reliable measurement of pulp drainage, expressed as SR (Schopper Riegler) number, which helps determine the beating quality of pulp.

Salient Features:

• Precise Design: The tester is engineered for accuracy in measuring pulp drainage, ensuring reliable results for pulp quality analysis.
• Pneumatic Sealing Cone Lifting: The equipment features a pneumatic system that provides a constant lifting rate for the sealing cone, ensuring uniform and controlled drainage testing.
• Semi-Automatic Operation: The system offers semi-automatic sealing cone lifting, optimizing ease of use and consistency in testing.
• Calibrated Nozzle: The nozzle is calibrated according to SR standards, ensuring precise and standardized drainage measurements.
• Plexiglas Measuring Cylinder: The test is conducted using a transparent Plexiglas measuring cylinder, which allows for easy monitoring and accurate Schopper Riegler value measurements.
• Standard Wire Mesh: The tester is equipped with a standard wire mesh for reliable and consistent pulp suspension drainage.

Technical Specifications:

• Model Type: Pneumatic arrangement for controlled valve lifting.
• Measurement Standard: As per ISO 5267/1, SCAN C 19 M3, BS 6035/1.
• Drainage Measurement: Expressed as Schopper Riegler (SR) value, providing a gauge of pulp fiber drainage properties.
• Designed for Long-Fibered Pulps: Ideal for measuring long-fibered pulps that produce a dense fiber mat on the screen during drainage.

Applications:

• Pulp and Paper Industry: Widely used in the pulp and paper industry to evaluate the freeness or drainage capacity of pulp, which is crucial for determining the beatability and suitability of the pulp for paper production.
• Quality Control: Used in laboratory settings for monitoring the progress of the beating process to ensure proper pulp processing.

The Stainless Steel Freeness Tester is an essential instrument for measuring the Canadian Freeness Number (CSF), which represents the drainage capacity of various pulp types. This measurement provides valuable insight into the surface conditions and swelling of fibers, as well as the degree of mechanical treatment applied to the pulp.

Key Features:

1. Accurate Measurement:

   • Measures Canadian Freeness Number (CSF) for evaluating the drainage capacity of pulp types.
   • Provides a reliable index of the mechanical treatment given to the pulp.

2. Durable Construction:

   • Made from high-quality stainless steel, ensuring long-term durability and corrosion resistance.
   • Supplied with standard screen plate and Plexiglas measuring cylinder for precise measurements.

3. User-Friendly Design:

   • Spring-loaded container sealing lids with a 90° swivel mechanism for easy operation.
   • Lids are easily opened by applying light pressure to the release handles.
   • A container grip enables simple and efficient removal for cleaning.

4. Calibrated for Accuracy:

   • Nozzle and screen plate calibrated to comply with relevant international standards.
   • Comes with two measuring cylinders for added convenience.

5. Flexible Installation Options:

   • Available in a bench-top model as standard.
   • Wall-mounted model can be supplied upon request.

Technical Specifications:

• Measurement: Canadian Freeness Number (CSF).
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Accessories:
  • Standard screen plate.
  • Plexiglas measuring cylinder.
• Compliance:
  • ISO 5267/2
  • BS 6035/2
  • TAPPI T-227
  • SCAN C21 M4.

Semi-Automatic Sheet Former

The offered Semi-Automatic Sheet Former is meticulously designed using high-quality materials and advanced technology, ensuring compliance with current industry standards. This instrument is highly sought after in various industries due to its precision, superior quality, and reliability.

Applications:
The Sheet Former is used for the rapid production of laboratory pulp sheets for physical strength tests. It enhances efficiency by reducing the time required for sheet preparation, minimizing operator influence, and improving reproducibility.

Key Features:

• High Efficiency: Produces pulp sheets quickly and consistently, boosting productivity.
• Pneumatic Operation: Couching is performed via a pneumatic fixture using compressed air, ensuring uniformity.
• Automatic Stirring: Stirring is fully automated, reducing manual effort and ensuring precision.
• Reliability: Designed for consistent performance and long-term durability.
• User-Friendly: Simple operation with low maintenance requirements.

Benefits:

• Saves time and increases output.
• Improves reproducibility and reduces operator influence.
• Suitable for quality control and testing in pulp and paper industries.

The Beating and Freeness Tester is a specialized instrument designed to measure the drainage capacity of beaten pulp, which is a crucial step in monitoring and optimizing the beating process in paper mills. It evaluates the progress of pulp refining by quantifying the freeness or drainage rate, providing essential data for paper production.

Key Features:

1. Precision Measurement:

   • Measures drainage capacity accurately to assess the progress of the beating process.
   • Calibrated nozzle and screen plate container grip allow for easy removal and cleaning.

2. Design and Construction:

   • Equipped with a Plexiglas measuring cylinder (1000 ml) with double graduation scales for CSF (Canadian Standard Freeness) and °SR (Schopper Riegler Degree).
   • Standard wire mesh fixing and removing attachment for easy maintenance.
   • Semi-automatic sealing cone lifting arrangement for consistent operation.

3. Compliance and Standards:

   • Designed as per ISO 5267/1, SCAN C 19 M3, and BS 6035/1 standards.
   • Correlation of results with the original Schopper instruments for reliability.

4. Enhanced Usability:

   • Mechanically controlled valve lifting for easy operation.
   • Complies with SCAN M-3.65, ensuring high precision and repeatability.
   • Nozzle calibrated according to °SR standards.

Applications:

• Pulp Mills and Paper Mills: For refining and beating process monitoring to achieve desired pulp quality.
• Quality Control: To determine pulp freeness and adjust refining settings for consistent paper quality.
• Laboratory Testing: Essential in R&D and process optimization to understand the behavior of pulp under different refining conditions.

Digital Smoothness & Porosity Tester (Model ATI 3016)
Electronic Smoothness & Porosity Tester (Bendtsen Type)

The Digital Smoothness & Porosity Tester (Model ATI 3016) is designed for the accurate measurement of smoothness and porosity of paper and board materials. This tester operates based on the Mass Flow Meter Principle, providing precise results for paper quality assessment. It is equipped with an imported USA-made sensor and comes with all the necessary accessories for efficient testing.

Working Principle

The roughness or smoothness of paper or similar materials is determined by measuring the volume of air that escapes from a specified pressure difference as it passes between the specimen surface and a flat metal ring that rests on the specimen. This measurement indicates the material's surface smoothness, which is a critical factor for print quality.

Key Features

• Mass Flow Meter Principle: Ensures accurate and reliable testing of paper smoothness and porosity.
• USA-Made Sensor: High-quality, imported sensor for precision and durability.
• User-Friendly Digital Display: Provides clear, real-time measurements for smoothness and porosity values.
• Measuring Range: Up to 3000 ml/min, suitable for assessing paper suitable for high-quality printing applications.

Application

This tester is ideal for evaluating materials such as:

• Paper
• Board

It is used for making Pulp, Minerals fibers pulp like mica, Asbestos etc. It is also used for mechno-chemical pulping. Heating syatem with adjustable Thermostat Control. It is supplied with standard Electric motor & propeller V belt drive to circulate the stock effectively.

This Instrument is made for Quick Determination of Pulp Stock Consistency. The instrument is manufactured in accordance with the second report of the Pulp Evaluation Committee to the Technical Section of British Paper & Board Industry Federation.

Technical Specification :

• Container : Top easily removable.
• Clamping : Rapid action & efficient.
• Grid Plate : Fitted with a supporting lattice to facilitate removal of the pulp mat from the wire.

This Instrument is made for Quick Determination of Pulp Stock Consistency. The instrument is manufactured in accordance with the second report of the Pulp Evaluation Committee to the Technical Section of British Paper & Board Industry Federation.

Technical Specification :

• Container : Top easily removable.
• Clamping : Rapid action & efficient.
• Grid Plate : Fitted with a supporting lattice to facilitate removal of the pulp mat from the wire.

Fibre Classifier is a highly effective instrument designed to classify the distribution of pulp fiber lengths. It utilizes sieves of various mesh sizes, combined with a consistent water flow, to separate fibers based on their length. This classifier can also measure changes in fiber length due to beating. The pulp suspension is divided into fractions, each with a different mean fiber length, providing valuable insights for the paper production process.

Salient Features

• Efficient Fiber Classification: Classifies pulp fibers based on length using different mesh sieves.
• Water Flow Regulation: Maintains a constant water flow rate for consistent and accurate fiber separation.
• Beating Measurement: Measures changes in fiber length after the beating process, providing data for quality control.
• Ease of Use: The fiber collection box features a rapid locking device for easy operation, along with a support wire and suction connection for efficient fiber collection.
• Durable Construction: All units are mounted on a M.S. (Mild Steel) fabricated stand and coated with an anti-corrosive finish to ensure longevity and reliability in harsh environments.
• Standard Sieve Sizes: The system is equipped with ASTM 30, 50, 100, and 200 sieves, ensuring accurate classification for various fiber sizes.

Specifications

• Electric Motor: Each unit is powered by a separate electric motor for driving the rotor, ensuring optimal performance.
• Mounting: Mounted on a robust M.S. fabricated stand with an anti-corrosive coating to prevent rust and corrosion.
• Water Flow: Constant water flow rate is maintained for consistent and repeatable results.
• Fibre Collection Box: Comes with a rapid locking device, support wire, and suction connection for effective fiber collection.
• Standard Sieves: Sieve numbers ASTM 30, 50, 100, and 200 supplied as standard for different pulp fiber classifications.

Fiber Fractionator

The Fiber Fractionator is a critical tool in the papermaking process, designed for the efficient segregation of fibers based on their length. It facilitates the capture and reuse of valuable fibers, typically focusing on longer fibers, which hold higher value and are essential for maximizing recovery from whitewater streams.

Product Overview:

• Purpose: Segregation of fibers to optimize fiber recovery and reuse in paper production.
• Focus: Captures longer fibers with higher commercial value, enhancing overall process efficiency.
• Compliance: Manufactured in adherence to industry standards to ensure top-tier performance and reliability.

Key Features:

• Advanced Technology: Engineered using progressive technology to ensure precise segregation and high efficiency.
• Premium Quality: Developed using the highest quality materials to guarantee durability and consistent performance.
• Customization: Available in configurations tailored to meet the exact requirements of customers.

The Fiber Fractionator is designed to meet the stringent demands of modern paper manufacturing, ensuring cost-effective fiber recovery while maintaining sustainability in operations.

The Research Digester is a specialized pulping unit designed for producing pulp by cooking wood chips, similar to a traditional research digester. It is an ideal tool for laboratory-scale pulp production, allowing precise control over pulping variables to ensure accurate, repeatable results.

Salient Features

• Easy Operation: Designed for simplicity, making it user-friendly and efficient for laboratory use.
• Precise Control: Provides accurate control over pulping variables like temperature, pressure, and chemical concentration to ensure reproducibility and consistency in results.
• Sampling Line with Cooling Attachments: Enables safe withdrawal of samples during the cooking process, ensuring that no accidents occur while taking measurements.
• Control Valve for Circulation Rate: The circulation rate of cooking chemicals can be precisely regulated using a control valve, ensuring optimal chemical application throughout the pulping process.

Applications

• Suitable for laboratory-scale pulping experiments.
• Used to simulate industrial pulping processes to study wood chip behavior during cooking.
• Ideal for academic research, quality control, and process optimization.

Pulp Disintegrator

The Pulp Disintegrator is designed for the standardized disintegration of pulp into a homogeneous suspension. It is an essential tool for quality control and testing in the pulp and paper industry.

Key Features:

• Robust Construction: Equipped with a pivoted drive unit, stainless steel propeller, and shaft for durability and hygiene.
• Efficient Drive System: The propeller is powered by an electric motor via a stepped timing belt, ensuring a direct, slip-free drive.
• Precision Revolution Counter: Comes with an electronic revolution counter and digital display for accurate monitoring.

Options Available:

1. Mechanical Preset Impulse Counter: Allows users to set the desired number of revolutions with a manual preset counter.
2. Digital Preset Pulse Counter: Offers precise and easy setting of the required number of revolutions via a digital interface.
3. Pulp Container with Heating Elements and Thermostat Control: Ensures consistent temperature for specialized disintegration processes.

Applications:

• Produces homogeneous pulp suspensions for testing.
• Enhances reproducibility and precision in pulp quality evaluation.
• Suitable for laboratories in the pulp and paper industry.

The Hand Sheet Former is a specialized laboratory device used to produce circular sheets of pulp for physical testing. Its design ensures uniform sheet formation by utilizing a precise drainage system that allows for an even flow across the wire. This uniformity is essential for achieving accurate and reliable test results. The equipment is widely used in paper mills and research laboratories for evaluating the physical properties of pulp.

Key Features:

1. Uniform Sheet Formation:

   • The advanced drainage system provides consistent and uniform flow across the wire, ensuring high-quality sheet production.
   • Produces laboratory sheets that meet exacting standards for testing.

2. Ease of Use:

   • The equipment is simple to operate and designed for easy installation in laboratories.
   • Ensures reliable and repeatable results with minimal user effort.

3. Comprehensive Setup:

   • Supplied with a standard stirrer, couch roller, drying plate, and drying rings for complete sheet preparation.

4. Durability and Accuracy:

   • Built to provide exact measurements and consistent performance.
   • High reliability for both production and research environments.

Applications:

• Pulp and Paper Mills: For the production of laboratory sheets to evaluate pulp quality.
• Research Laboratories: To assess physical properties of pulp and paper under controlled conditions.
• Educational Institutions: For teaching and demonstration purposes in material science and paper technology.

Specifications:

• Type: Hand Sheet Former (SCA Type)
• Use: Production of circular sheets for laboratory testing.
• Accessories Included:
  • Stirrer for uniform pulp suspension.
  • Couch Roller for sheet pressing.
  • Drying Plate and Drying Rings for efficient sheet drying.

A Sheet Former is a laboratory equipment used in the paper-making process to create sheets for testing the properties of paper or paper pulp. The manual model of the sheet former typically involves the use of a frame and a mold to form sheets simulating part of the paper-making process on a small scale.

Here’s a general overview of a Manual Sheet Former with a Table setup:

Key Components:

1. Forming Table:

   • A flat surface on which the sheet is made.
   • Often made of stainless steel or other non-corrosive material.
   • Has a mesh or wire cloth that supports the pulp slurry and helps form the sheet.

2. Forming Mold:

   • A rectangular frame, often made of metal.
   • The mold is placed onto the forming table.
   • It has a fine mesh at the bottom that allows water to drain out while retaining the pulp fibers.

3. Deckle:

   • The deckle is a removable piece that attaches to the edge of the mold to control the dimensions of the paper sheet.

4. Couching Felt:

   • A soft felt material used to transfer the sheet from the forming table to a drying surface. It helps in absorbing excess water from the sheet.

5. Vacuum System (optional):

   • Some manual models include a small vacuum pump to assist in the drainage of water from the pulp slurry.

General Process for Making Sheets:

1. Prepare the Pulp Slurry:

   • Mix paper pulp with water in a container to create a slurry with the desired consistency.

2. Forming the Sheet:

   • Dip the mold into the pulp slurry, ensuring the pulp is evenly distributed.
   • Lift the mold and allow excess water to drain off.

3. Couching the Sheet:

   • Place the mold on the forming table, and remove the mold carefully, leaving the wet sheet on the table.
   • Lay a couching felt over the wet sheet and press gently to absorb excess water.

4. Drying:

   • Remove the felt and carefully transfer the wet sheet to a drying surface, such as a pressing board or hot plates.
   • Press or air-dry the sheet to remove more moisture.

Pulp Disintegrator

The Pulp Disintegrator is designed for the standardized disintegration of pulp into a homogeneous suspension. It is an essential tool for quality control and testing in the pulp and paper industry.

Key Features:

• Robust Construction: Equipped with a pivoted drive unit, stainless steel propeller, and shaft for durability and hygiene.
• Efficient Drive System: The propeller is powered by an electric motor via a stepped timing belt, ensuring a direct, slip-free drive.
• Precision Revolution Counter: Comes with an electronic revolution counter and digital display for accurate monitoring.

Options Available:

1. Mechanical Preset Impulse Counter: Allows users to set the desired number of revolutions with a manual preset counter.
2. Digital Preset Pulse Counter: Offers precise and easy setting of the required number of revolutions via a digital interface.
3. Pulp Container with Heating Elements and Thermostat Control: Ensures consistent temperature for specialized disintegration processes.

Applications:

• Produces homogeneous pulp suspensions for testing.
• Enhances reproducibility and precision in pulp quality evaluation.
• Suitable for laboratories in the pulp and paper industry.

The Laboratory Sheet Press is designed for pressing and dewatering sheets quickly and efficiently, typically following the sheet formation process on a sheet-making machine. It is an essential tool for preparing uniform sheets for subsequent testing in paper and pulp laboratories.

Salient Features

• Hydraulic Type: Manually operated with a plunger-type pump for gradual pressure application.
• Efficient Dewatering: Presses and dewaters the sheet swiftly, ensuring the paper sample reaches the desired consistency for testing.
• Adjustable Pressure: The hydraulic system allows for controlled pressure application with a maximum working pressure of 3.5 kg/cm².
• Compact and Practical: Suitable for laboratory environments with space constraints.
• Manual Operation: Simple to operate, ideal for lab use with minimal setup requirements.
• Maximum Sheet Size: Can handle sheets up to 165 mm in diameter.

Standards

• TAPPI T 205
• SCAN C 26/M5
• ISO 5269/1

Technical Specifications

• Pressure Range: 3.5 kg/cm² (max working pressure).
• Sheet Size: Maximum diameter of 165 mm.
• Type: Hydraulic, manually operated with plunger-type pump.

The Rapid Dryer is a highly efficient tool designed to expedite the drying process of wet pulp or paper samples, making it ideal for precise determination of dry weight or moisture content. Key features of the product include:

1. Flat Heating Elements: Ensures uniform heat distribution for consistent drying.
2. Sheet Size Compatibility: Accommodates sheets with a maximum width of 250mm and a maximum length of 300mm.
3. Temperature Control: Offers adjustable temperature settings over a wide range, up to 180°C ± 10°C, to suit various drying requirements.

This dryer is an essential tool in paper testing laboratories for fast and accurate sample preparation.

This VALLEY BEATER is made for beating of pulp under standardized conditions in the Laboratory. Motor with V belt drive provided. The unit meets the requirements laid down in relevant TAPPI and SCAN standards

The Paper Deinking Flotation Cell is a highly effective laboratory device designed for the removal of hydrophobic impurities, such as ink particles, plastics, or padding, from waste paper stock. This is an essential step in the paper recycling process, helping to improve the quality of recycled paper products.

Salient Features

• Efficient Ink Removal: Specifically designed to remove a wide range of ink particles and other hydrophobic contaminants from waste paper.
• Built-in Aeration System: The flotation cell is equipped with a built-in aeration component, which enhances the process by introducing air to create bubbles that carry the ink particles to the surface.
• Versatile Process: Can effectively remove various hydrophobic impurities, such as plastics and padding, alongside ink particles, ensuring cleaner recycled paper stock.
• Improved Recycling Process: By effectively deinking waste paper, it helps improve the quality of the recycled paper and supports sustainable production processes.

Our Research digester is a complete pulping unit to produce pulps by cooking wood chip similer to a Research Digester. it is easy to operate and it has precise control of pulping variables to ensure accurate results. A sampling line with cooling attachments allows simples to be with drawn safely during the cooking process and a control valve determines the circulation rate of cooking chemicals.

It is used for pressing and watering and sheet quickly made on sheet making machine.

Standards:

• As per TAPPIT 205,SCAN C26/M5,ISO 5269/1.

Pneumatic Type:

• Sheet Press Control panel with 12 & 6 minutes pressing with adjustable timing.