Case: corrugated cardboard factory in East Flanders
A corrugated cardboard factory in East Flanders operates a production line with machines from various manufacturers. Within its group, the site scored low on the energy consumption benchmark. This prompted an investigation into the entire steam distribution system.
Challenge
- A low score on the internal energy benchmark compared to other sites in the group
- Serious problems when processing certain cardboard compositions
- A production line with machines from different manufacturers
Solution
Together with a specialized partner, KLINGER delivered a system for adjustable steam pressure and temperature across the entire corrugated cardboard line, featuring control valves, industrial controllers, and supervision software from Baelz:
- Regulation per cardboard composition: the temperature is set at every point of the line according to the cardboard being produced.
- Fast response: the line can switch between heavy double wall and light microflute.
- Central supervision: the entire steam system can be monitored online.
Impact
10 to 20% less boiler fuel.
Additionally, the system enables the following:
- Lower boiler pressure
- Better control of warping and less waste
- Fast switching between cardboard types, even for short orders
Is your steam installation also losing energy?
Does your site score poorly on energy, or do you have process problems related to steam? A steam audit shows where things are going wrong and what to address first.
Contact our steam and energy experts, Thomas Verkinderen and Sven Cornelis.
