Gascogne Paper has it all Wrapped up with Better Product Quality and Reduced Downtime

07.09.07

On Line No. 6 at its paper mill in the South of France, Gascogne Paper produces a variety of paper grades at widths up to 4.1m. The company was looking to install a double sided web cleaning system to remove loose fibres and slitting dust. After researching a number of web cleaning options they chose Meech International and its SCT Tornado solution.

The Meech SCT Tornado combines static eliminators, brushes and a high power vacuum dust collection system that has been designed with a unique, highly efficient vacuum control plate that gives complete coverage of the material surface. Flexible ducting then carries the contaminants to the collection system, where they are collected in a filter bag.

Meech engineers used their considerable expertise to install the narrow-profiled Tornado into the small space available and located the vacuum system on the floor level below the winder, keeping all space requirements to a minimum.

Since installation of the Tornado system Gascogne Paper has seen a significant reduction in slitting dust on the final product. As an added bonus, productivity has increased due to the fact that the winder is stopped less often for cleaning. A perfect result.

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