Towel Producer Improves Mill Efficiency and Reduces VOC

GoalImprove tissue mill efficiency and reduce VOC.

<h6>Customer Challenge</h6> <p>A North American producer was making performance towel using a blend of softwood Kraft and eucalyptus fiber.&nbsp; The mill is heavily regulated for air emissions and was interested in reducing VOCs to remain within permit limits. Logistics issues with bulk carriers were costing extra man hours of attention due to carrier shortages.&nbsp;</p> <h6>Recommended Solution</h6> <p>Upgrade the wet strength program by replacing the traditional wet strength resin with Kymene 1500LV.&nbsp; This new technology improves worker health &amp; safety and sustainability while preserving G1 resin cost performance.&nbsp; Monitor ultimate wet tensile, wet/dry dosage performance and wet strength to dry strength ratio.</p> <h6>Results Achieved</h6> <p>Consistent performance was achieved while increasing chemistry active solids by ~ 20%.&nbsp; Strength performance was equivalent while maintaining stability in furnish mix, refining and drying energy.&nbsp; Best practices around product storage, dilution and feed were reviewed and updated.</p> <p><img style="max-width: 100%; width: auto; height: auto;" src="/link/087c0bb065fc40979d2ab887b201e57d.aspx" alt="" width="1779" height="1047" /></p>