IBS Technology reduces steam consumption by 8% and enables annual savings of EUR 960,000

The IBS Paper Performance Group, technology leader in paper machine optimization, has achieved significant improvements on a Fourdrinier machine for corrugating medium. Through targeted measures in the wire section, steam consumption for paper drying was reduced by an impressive 8%, which corresponds to annual savings of EUR 960,000. This success was made possible by the increase of the dry content after the last press by 1.5%, and an improvement of the sheet formation by 17%.

A key component for this success was the installation of the iTABLE^® automatically adjustable sheet forming zone. This highly developed system from the IBS Paper Performance Group enables precise control and optimization of dewatering and fiber orientation in the wire section. The flexibility of the iTABLE^® allows sheet forming to be optimally adapted to the specific production conditions, which contributes significantly to the improved formation and higher dry content.

The project was preceded by a comprehensive audit by IBS experts to optimize the entire wire section. Based on the results, other crucial measures were implemented in addition to the iTABLE^®: The vacuum system underwent re-engineering, and the automatic vacuum control was extended. Additionally, the installation of the onlinePDC dry content measurement ensures continuous monitoring and provides precise data for sustainable process optimization. The combination of these technological measures led to a return on investment (ROI) of just a few months for the customer.