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Coater pivot frame hysteresis analysis can solve binding problems

Most blade coater beams are fastened to pivot frames which move the head into position when the coater is loaded. In the case of rigid support profile bar coaters, if the pivot frame binds, coat weight control suffers. A hysteresis test may be needed.

Understanding coating viscosity, rheograms and rheology problems

Coating rheology is measured with low shear and high shear viscosity instruments. In coating rheology, viscosity is the measure of the resistance of a coating formulation to an imposed flow.

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Valmet's Field Service professionals are on a mission to earn your trust. Assisting you in moving your performance and reliability forward on a shared journey requires expertise, safety consciousness and trust.

10 tips: Resist headbox corrosion in maintenance & operation

Corrosion can be minimized by adhering to these maintenance and operating procedures.

Digging deeper for oil and gas with greater reliability

Today, when the extractable reserves of oil and gas are expended and natural resources can be obtained from more challenging locations, ...

Measuring multivariable controller performance: how to tell if your multivariable controller is doing a good job

Multivariable controllers have been in use in manufacturing and production systems for many years. Multivariable controllers typically ...

Easy on/off valve integration with AS-Interface for marine applications

Over the previous decade, new technologies, as well as an increasing demand for oil and gas, have spurred new investment in offshore ...

SIL 3 – am I safe now?

An emergency shutdown (ESD) valve is part of a safety instrumented system (SIS). It is a vital part of the safety system and often described as the final element. Normally, the term ESD valve refers to all types of safety system valves, such as shutdown, emergency shutdown, emergency ventilation or blowdown valves.

Moving from supplier to trusted partner brings ultimate success to Air Liquide

The reliability of selected devices and product support has become guiding factors for the multinational producer of industrial gases in ...

The performance from within

A refinery in South America was approaching its scheduled maintenance shutdown, which is carried out every three years of plant ...