Advanced Paper Systems

Our Advanced
Paper Systems

We specialize in automated tail threading.

A Quick Overview

Automated tail threading systems are mechanical setups designed to streamline the threading of tails through machines during start-up or re-starting processes. Traditionally, this task is performed by hand, consuming substantial time and labour while presenting notable safety hazards to operators.

Using a combination of edge doctors, tail breakers, air jets, and conveyors, an automated tail threading installation can accurately guide paper tails through various machine sections while allowing an operator to control the components outside the machine from a control panel. Safety is significantly enhanced, and threading time is dramatically reduced, increasing overall operational efficiencies.

Tailor-Made Applications

We focus on robust design, quality equipment manufacturing, and reliable after-sales support. Since automated tail threading systems require custom designs for different machine sections, we customize each component to fit your machine.

Our paper systems are all about this complete life cycle threading service and is what our customers like best about working with us.

Control

Cut

Transfer

These are the steps for successful tail threading. When a sheet break happens, the first important task is to gain control over the tail being threaded and position it properly. When control is achieved, a fast and controlled cut sets the tail up for a successful transfer. The freshly cut tail is then transferred using a custom designed vacuum conveyor system into the next section of the paper machine. After the tail is completely threaded, a tail cutter positioned downstream moves horizontally across the machine to widen the sheet.

What Sets Us Apart

We provide a personalized, small-company experience throughout the development of your equipment and maintain that relationship for years to come. As our Core Values reflect, we don’t stop at “not our problem,” as evidenced by our many repeat customers. We are committed to your success and will go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction.

Custom Designs

Off-the-shelf equipment isn’t suitable for automated threading due to the unique configurations of each mill, paper machine, and tail. To ensure precise customization, our in-house design team meticulously gathers specific data through comprehensive machine surveys and thorough discussions with your team. Understanding the intricacies of your mill’s operations and the products you manufacture is essential for creating the perfect design.

Before we submit a design for your approval, our in-house manufacturing group and service technicians conduct a peer review to test our design concepts. Our service technicians have experience across hundreds of different mills around the world, and we incorporate this knowledge into our designs to ensure your equipment performs as expected.

In-House Manufacturing

At our North Vancouver facility, we handle all aspects of component manufacturing, assembly, and testing in-house. With our design and manufacturing teams working side by side under the same roof, questions are swiftly addressed, and the seamless assembly of the final system is overseen by the very people who designed it.

Successful testing is a collaborative effort involving the designer, assembly crew, and the service technician who will oversee the installation and start-up of the equipment at your mill. By involving all relevant parties during the testing process, we guarantee equipment functionality and ensure our service technician is well-versed in the system before shipping the final product to your site.

Reliable Service

Of all the companies in the world that offer threading equipment , we are second to none in terms of customer service. Our team of technicians has seen it all, and their expertise and can-do approach to problem-solving help set us a tier above the competition. Our threading equipment is installed in over 100 different mills located in 19 countries over 5 continents, and each installation has been personally visited by our staff.

When you pick up the phone and call us with questions in and around service visits, we connect you directly with our technicians for scheduling and support.

What Sets Us Apart

We provide a personalized, small-company experience throughout the development of your equipment and maintain that relationship for years to come. As our Core Values reflect, we don’t stop at “not our problem,” which is evidenced by our many repeat customers. We are committed to your success and will go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction.

Custom Designs
In-House Manufacturing
Reliable Service

Off-the-shelf equipment isn’t suitable for automated tail threading due to the unique configurations of each mill, machine, and tail. To ensure precise customization, our in-house design team meticulously gathers specific data through comprehensive machine surveys and thorough discussions with your team. Understanding the intricacies of your mill’s operations and the products you manufacture is essential for creating the perfect design.

When you pick up the phone and call us with questions in and around service visits, we connect you directly with our technicians for scheduling and support.

Our Worldwide Presence

450+ Installations

140+ Cities

19+ Countries

5 Continents

Our Worldwide
Presence

450+ Installations

140+ Cities

19 Countries

5 Continents

Our Threading Products

Continous Vacuum Conveyor

Our continuous vacuum conveyor is suited for high-speed lightweights, market pulp, and everything in between. Press-to-reel position includes horizontal, vertical, and inverted, providing unmatched versatility, control, and efficiency. Construction is all stainless steel, designed for high service reliability and low maintenance.

Air Foil Threader

Our air foil threaders can be used standalone or alongside vacuum conveyors. This threader can be positioned from the dryer to reel, inside rewinders, on pulp layboy, and sheeter tables. Stainless steel design offers durability and low maintenance, with horizontal, vertical, and inverted configurations. This threader is also available with tube-type air jets and air knife applications.

Calender Threader

This threader is used on three to eight roll stacks and for threading high-speed lightweights to board. Over-the-top threaders eliminate the need for an upper pinch roll, which reduces equipment needs, roll wear, and roll refinishing. It features highly efficient use of compressed air with air knife applications.

SBB Tail Breaker

This tail breaker is designed for tissue, toweling, high speed news or for threading in press sections. The design is compact and low maintenance, featuring a hardened stainless-steel saw-spike tooth blade and utilizing pneumatic controls to provide safe storage when not in use.

SGC Tail Breaker

Our SGC features a simple, low-maintenance design and is the most effective high-speed tail breaker available. Whether used standalone or in conjunction with an edge doctor, straight clean cuts are assured.

Rotary Saw Blade Tail Cutter

Simple, reliable, and versatile, with single, dual, or portable handheld control stations. These feature a very compact, rigid structural beam design for unlimited cross-machine length, with fully adjustable positions for optimal tail cut positioning. Special tooth designs on the rotary saw blade minimize dust and controls fiber build-up and plugging.

Knife Blade Tail Cutter

Our knife blade tail cutter features a very compact, rigid structural beam design for unlimited cross-machine length, and fully adjustable or preset positions to optimize precise tail cut positioning. No tools are required to quickly change the blade on this simple, low-maintenance cutter. The head can be parked at the front or drive side for blade changes, and a sheet stabilizing plate is integral to the cutting head.

Water Jet Tail Cutter

Made entirely of stainless steel, this cutter is available with customer water supply or new water supply systems. Cut positions are accurately set, and fully adjustable. Double or single nozzles are available, with edge trim squirts available.

Rope Diverter

Applicable for scanners, edge markers or size press rope removal, this diverter allows full sheet scanning, rope clearance with splasher pans, etc. It lifts rope off rotating rolls when the rope system is in idle or stop mode. Configurable with single, double or three rope systems, for standalone implementation, or can be tied into the paper machine control system.

Automated Mechanical Hand

This device simulates a human pulling the tail into a rope nip, eliminating the need for a person to go into the machine. It automatically pulls the tail into the ropes, holds the tail for threading, and releases or holds the tail out of the ropes. It is normally used in conjunction with transfer equipment, which takes the tail off a press roll and transfers it into the next machine position.

System Controls

All our threading, tail cutters, rope diverters, and automated mechanical hand systems come with full control packages. Operation stations, control panels, pneumatic panels, and drive panels are custom designed for each application. All systems and panels are CE certified, meeting the world-recognized standards for safety and reliability to ensure the safe operation of the systems.