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Paper Machine Edge Trim Consulting
Darden Engineering, Inc. has provided edge
trim technical support for M. L. Gatewood Co. since 1993. This experience has resulted in contact with
paper mills all over the world. When
mills call Gatewood seeking technical advice concerning the Gatewood trim
nozzle, the caller is frequently referred to Darden Engineering because of the
experience we have with systems in the mills.
This frequent contact with edge trim nozzle users has resulted in an
extensive body of information on how nozzles are used and problems that can
occur. Edge trim problems account for a
significant part of the down time on some paper machines. This down time can be very costly when
compared to the cost of “doing it right”.
We will help you find the correct edge trim system and nozzle to
“do it right”.
Darden Engineering will
provide consulting services to review your present edge trim operation. Those services can be as limited as
selection of the proper nozzle for your machine or as extensive as design and
construction management for revising your entire trim system including the
pumps, piping and filtration. A typical
consulting engagement would be in two phases.
The first phase is a review of the system. During this phase data is collected on the machine operating
parameters, paper type, nozzle type, water source, and pump and piping system
details. The existing system is
observed in operation and, if possible, while the machine is down. The operator's input is a significant part of this
phase. Their descriptions, observations
and accounts of the problems are critical to successfully implementing an edge
trim system. After the data is
collected, recommendations are made concerning required revisions. The second phase is implementation of the
recommended revisions. Our involvement
can be as limited or as extensive as you like in this phase. We are prepared to work at your site to see
that the revisions are completed according to our recommendations.
Please contact us by
phone or email for further information on the scope and cost of our services.
Go to: Darden Engineering Home Page
Darden Engineering is located at:
5319 SW Westgate Dr, Suite #32 Portland, OR 97221
E-mail address: edgetrim@DardenEngineering.com
(503) 297-8400 FAX (503) 297-8433