Solenis Dry Strength Delivers Tensile Improvement and Record Speed

GoalDeliver tensile improvement and record speed with new dry strength program.

<h6>Problem Summary</h6> <p>The #2 tissue machine has been struggling to achieve the tensile specs on their 12# napkin production.&nbsp; Due to limited drainage capability, they have issues with transfer holes whenever speed is increased.&nbsp; The customer was not able to adjust refining in either direction to improve either strength or drainage.</p> <h6>Customer Objectives</h6> <ul> <li>Increase tensile strength by 10% over baseline</li> <li>Reduce the jet to wire ratio to improve drainage</li> <li>Increase machine speed</li> <li>Maintain runnability</li> </ul> <h6>Solenis Solution</h6> <p>Solenis recommended a one day evaluation with the Hercobond&trade; 8800 paper performance additive.&nbsp; The product was applied to the suction of the bleach tower pump at a dosage of 1.5 lb/ton.&nbsp; An immediate tensile increase ocurred, and the mill was able to reduce the J/W ratio.&nbsp; During the next 48 hours, the machine speed was increased by 400 fpm.&nbsp; Tensile results maintained throughout the evaluation and returned to previous levels shortly after the trial ended.&nbsp;</p> <h6>Conclusion</h6> <p>The customer was struggling on their 12# napkin production due to strength and drainage limitations .&nbsp; These challenges were preventing the customer from increasing speed.&nbsp; Solenis evaluated Hercobond 8800 with very impressive result. .</p> <p>The mill witnessed a 15% tensile improvement and was able to increase machine speed by 400 fpm.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The paper mill manager extended the trial from 1 day to 3 days based on the results, and is excited about the future opportunities with this technology.&nbsp; The trial results are being shared internally across the corporation</p>