(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 01, 2012 ) Boca Raton, FL --- Press section efficiency is largely dependent upon contact uniformity in the press nip. Yet, improper cover crowns, biased loading, uneven roll cover wear and uneven fabric wear can all cause non-uniformity— leading to costly sheet breaks, reduced paper quality, increased costs and decreased roll cover or fabric life. Traditional tools used to measure nip performance require machine downtime and data extrapolation to obtain a snapshot used to forecast operating conditions.

Xerium has introduced a dynamic breakthrough in real-time paper machine optimization. SMART Technology is the world’s first system for dynamic measurement of nip performance.

This innovative technology works using a series of sensors embedded across the width of the roll cover, providing a continuous flow of data across the entire nip. The sensors are monitored by head-mounted electronics that rotate with the roll and transmit data wirelessly to a dedicated computer. A custom operator interface provides dynamic monitoring of the pressure profile, pressure profile standard deviation and roll speed. The system also provides a log of past nip data for trending.

For the first time, machine operators get real-time knowledge of true operating conditions. Real-time knowledge provides the ability to make on-the-run adjustments and the power to optimize production, reduce energy consumption and control costs.

Armed with accurate real-time knowledge of nip performance, the operator can adjust operating parameters and make corrections to the moisture profile exiting the press. The benefits of an improved nip profile include: extended cover life, reduced downtime, lower consumption of materials, reduced energy costs and early warnings of cover failures. Years in development, SMART Technology is now field proven and providing documented results.

Stephen Light, Chairman, President and CEO of Xerium added, “Eliminate the guesswork; use SMART Technology, the world’s first system for dynamic nip measurement”.
Xerium Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of specially engineered consumable products used primarily in the production of paper, paperboard, and specific industrial applications. Xerium products are focused in two key product classifications; woven machine fabrics and felts, and roll covers. Our products play key technical roles in the process by which raw materials are converted into finished paper, paperboard, and related industrial products. To learn more about Xerium Technologies, Inc., please visit http://xerium.com.

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