| 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. |