VIB SteamTech TFF

Teflon Flat Felt Heating Steamshower

Primary material for VIB SteamTech TFF is 1.4571 (316 Ti) stainless steel. Special-grade stainless steel 1.4539 (904 L) is used to prevent wear from high corrosion at the diffuser plate, edge-heating zones and in pneumatic control lines. The VIB SteamTech TFF is Teflon-coated on diffuser plate and edge heating zones for easy cleaning, especially upstream of the first press.

Control Station ECS is a VIB SteamTech electronic control station that governs the pneumatic actuators. Each actuator is controlled by an I/P-converter with a control signal of 0.8 - 4 bar (12 - 60 psi). Setpoints are sent from the VIB Control StationIPS using measurement system data.

Control Station IPS is an integrated process station that serves as the central process point for the system. It contains the integrated MD/CD control, the operator visualization package, PLC functions and the intelligence to control the entire actuator control system.

Benefits for the Paper Industry

  • Higher output and a flatter moisture profile can be achieved simultaneously.
  • Narrow spacing of the actuator can be adjusted to produce the desired profiling effect.
  • Optional feedback of the actuator position ensures reliable functioning of the VIB SteamTech Actuator.
  • Better edge performance for improved reel building.
  • CD moisture 2-sigma improvement of 50%, profile correction of 3%.
  • 6 - 10% increase in output.
  • Felt heating improves increase in output by another 3 - 4%.
  • Dryness increase of 1.5 - 2.5%.
  • Improved runability is achieved with a uniform web tension profile.
  • 1 - 2% increase in efficiency of the total production line with integrated moisture control.

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