CASE NO: 308
| MATERIAL: | Carboxy methylcellulose dispersed into water at 1% by weight solids for strength aid. | PROBLEM: | Complete dispersion of CMC powder must be attained before adding to furnish. Batch mixers left small lumps that appeared in final toilet tissue paper. | RESULTS: | Complete and continuous dispersion of CMC powder easily obtained and proven out in pilot plant. | AB MIXER: | Model D-1000 Dilumelt (Dispershear) for pilot plant operation. | EQUIPMENT
REPLACED: | Inefficient propeller mixers | | BENEFITS: | Improved product quality and complete reliable supply that does not slow down paper machine production rates. |
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