Pilot and laboratory facilities boast comprehensive analysis for the development of new products, testing process or fiber changes for fiber processing operations.
With a good fit between a screen cylinder and the housing we can reduce cylinder breakage and wear. A proper fit leads to longer cylinder life and less unplanned downtime.
AFT currently has 5 global locations for service of stock preparation equipment, including Screens, Refiners and POM Degassers. With experience on hundreds of screen models, including over 650 cylinder models, we are an excellent resource for bring new life to existing equipment through rebuilds that include upgrading to the latest technology.
Drilled Filter Cylinder, such as EB drilled, can be a challenge to clean with their micro-level holes. But a filter cylinder does have build-up that closes off holes over time, which results in lost capacity. AFT can help make the cleaning simple.
Auditing the entire Stock Preparation line or auditing an individual Screen, Refiner or Degasser can be a starting point for improving capacity, changing grades, setting new quality standard or eliminating fiber waste.