Category: General

Planning Well for an Efficient Paper Mill Shutdown

Taking the time to plan well is the only surefire way to make your mill’s shutdown a success. A standard annual five-to-ten-day shutdown for a paper mill typically takes up a third of their maintenance budget, so it’s a very important process that needs a lot of attention. There are… Read More

Service Spotlight: Fan Efficiency Upgrades

One service that has the potential to significantly modify your plant’s production is fan efficiency and draft system upgrades.  At ProcessBarron, we provide system industrial fan inspection and testing. We evaluate temperature, abrasion, corrosion, stress levels, fatigue life requirements, etc. to provide the best performance and mechanical design possible.    Our… Read More

Backward Curved Fans vs. Backward Inclined Fans

At ProcessBarron, we have the skills and the expertise necessary to assess your facility’s needs. We can analyze your working environment to tell you exactly what kind of industrial fan you need, but here’s what you should know at a glance.  Backward Curved Fans Backward curved fans are highly efficient…. Read More

Pulp & Paper: A Future Poised for Transformation

The pulp and paper industry is growing as a whole, because of innovative companies filling the graphic paper gap with other products like packaging, tissue paper, pulp for hygiene products, and even pulp for textile applications. Experts around the world are searching for new applications and uses for wood and… Read More

Service Spotlight: Fan Balancing & Vibration Analysis

We’re highlighting our expert fan balancing and vibration analysis services this week. Our dedicated teams are ready to find the best possible solutions for all of your efficiency and cost-saving needs.  Fan Vibration Analysis Fan vibration problems can be a result of several aspects such as: debris accumulation on the… Read More

Packaging Solutions Aim for Success

In the early 19th century, a contest was held by the French government—they offered 12,000 francs to any inventor who could create the best way to preserve food for Napoleon’s navy and army. This competition led to the birth of the tin can. Since then, an uncountable number of packaging… Read More

The Latest in Pulp and Paper News: June 2019

The pulp and paper industry evolves quickly, but we keep our finger on the pulse. Keep reading for some notable news in the industry.  Canadian Pulp and Paper Conference Talks Workforce and Tech Investments PACWEST, an annual pulp and paper conference that takes place in Canada, hosted over 280 delegates… Read More