Pulmac's Zero-Span

Zero-Span 1000 | Zero-Span 2000 | Zero-Span 3000

Zero-Span 1000

Pulmac Inc's Zero-Span 1000 provides the simplest way to generate data on the fibre strength, length, and bonding potential of production pulp as well as paper at the reel.

Individual measurements are taken which can then be compiled into a database and analyzed.

A pre-set span adjustment attachment is a standard feature permitting tests at a range of short spans in addition to zero-span.

Zero-Span 1000 Benefits

Pulmac Inc's Zero-Span 1000 Solution brings certainty to pulp strength measurement.

With this certainty comes predictability of a pulp's papermaking potential and a finished paper's quality. When part of a systematic sampling and testing program, the fibre quality numbers generated with the Zero-Span 1000 can help identify the process variables that impact fibre strength. The direct benefits to productivity can include reducing downgraded pulp, penalty payments, and warehousing costs, all the while improving communication links with pulp users -
Zero-Span's Bottom line : INCREASED PROFITABILITY!

Zero-Span 1000 System Features

• Individual, manually loaded tests
• Pre-set short span adjustment
• Fibre numbers sensitive to changes in fibre strength, length, bonding potential and, for machine papers, fibre alignment
• Installation and training support
• Rugged construction permitting standard two year warranty against manufacturing defect
• Precision clamping surfaces machined to '"Zero" tolerance
• Sample wetting kit
• Wet sample insertion tool
• First line maintenance tool kit

Zero-Span 1000 Specifications

• Air: 690 KPa (100 psi), filtered, dewatered
• Electricity: Single Phase, 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz, 5 Amp
• Weight: 30 Kg (65 lbs)

Zero-Span 2000

Pulmac Inc's Zero-Span 2000 offers an automized zero and short span testing capability. Once the sample handsheets or strip is loaded onto the feed tray, 24 wet/dry, zero/short span tests are executed during a five minute testing sequence.

Following termination of the testing sequence, test results automatically update a local and network database.The Zero-Span database can be selectively recalled for printing, on-screen display, or export to a database or spreadsheet program.

The Zero-Span 2000 is calibrated and control software is loaded as part of in-factory system integration.

Zero-Span 2000 Benefits

"Fast, repeatable testing of pulp strength"

Pulmac Inc's Zero-Span 2000 can effectively define pulp strength. With systematic sampling and testing, fibre quality numbers generated by the Zero-Span 2000 will alert mill monitors to creeping process changes before pulp quality deteriorates beyond acceptable limits. Automized zerospan testing will tell you what you need to know, when you need to know it in order to keep your production running smoothly and your customers happy.

Direct improvements to your productivity can include reducing downgraded pulp, penalty payments, and warehousing costs, all the while improving communication links with pulp users.

Zero-Span 2000 Plug and Play Technology

This computerized, bench-top zero-span tester is delivered to the lab factory-calibrated and ready-to-go. Its simple operator interface allows the rapid, precise, and repeatable generation of key Pulmac fibre quality numbers.

• System Features
  • Once loaded, the Zero-Span 2000 will perform 24 wet/dry zero and/or short span tests and automatically compile the results in a local database.
  • With an operator prompt, the system can automatically update a network database.
  • Pulmac fibre quality numbers are sensitive to changes in fibre strength, length, and bonding potential and, for machine-made paper, fibre alignment.

• Hardware Features
  • Rugged construction - two year limited warranty
  • Clamping surfaces are manufactured from rustproof, superhard (+65 Rockwell), machine tool material
  • Electronic operator interface
  • Operator and maintainer tool kits

• Software Features
  • Password-protected system manager access to set-up menus
  • Output data to external storage device, LAN file, printer, or screen.
  • Custom data dictionary
  • Custom rogue data reject setting

Zero-Span 3000

Fast Determination of Pulp Strength

With Pulmac Inc's Zero- Span 3000 solution, testers can determine the strength of over 100 pulp samples in a 24 hour period.
Once a slurry of measured consistency has been prepared, a shift tester can process subsequent samples every 10 minutes.

Pulmac Inc's Zero-Span 3000 offers a complete zero-span solution in one compact and highly automated system. A pulp or stock sample is first prepared at the Zero-Span 3000 wet sample prep station. The prepared slurry is then poured into the sheet former and 5 minutes later, 6 sample sheets are automatically delivered, ready to be weighed and loaded onto the tester feed tray. Once the hands-off test sequence is initiated, the customconfigured database will be automatically updated within 5 minutes with Pulmac fibre quality numbers sensitive to changes in fiber strength, bonding, length and/or alignment.

Zero-Span 2000 Benefits

Pulmac Inc's Zero-Span 3000 brings certainty to pulp strength.

• With systematic testing, numbers generated by the Z-Span 3000, will alert you before creeping process changes deteriorate pulp strength outside acceptable limits.
• Pulmac Zero-Span strength testing can tell you what you need to know about the fiber strength when you need to know it.
• Direct benefits to your productivity can include:
  • reducing downgraded pulp
  • reducing penalty payments
  • reducing warehousing costs
  • improving communication links with pulp users

Zero-Span 3000 Features

• The Wet Sample Prep Station permits fast and efficient sample prep fo good repeatability.
• The Sheet Former delivers 6 test sheets 5 minutes after cycle start up.
• The zero-span tester will perform 24 zero and/or shortspan tests and upload results 5 minutes after initiating the test sequence.
• Pulmac Fibre Quality Numbers generated by the test are automatically stored and are sensitive to changes in fiber strength, length and bonding potential and, for machine papers, fibre alignment.
• Installation, system integration and training support is provided.
• Software Features:
  • Auto timing of Dewaterer.
  • Program controlled Laboratory Beater.
  • Program controlled Automized Sheet Former.
  • Humidity control of test sheets.
  • Computer controlled Zero-Span Tester:
    • Password-protected system manager function and directory access.
    • Output data to external data sorage device, LAN file, printer, or screen.
    • Intuitive menu control.
    • Custom Data Dictionary
    • Custom rogue data reject settings.
• Hardware Features:
  • Wet Sample Prep Station
    • Dewaterer
    • Fluffer
    • Fluff pulp scale/cup
    • Laboratory Beater
  • Test Sheet Forming Station
    • Automized Sheet Former
  • Dry Test Station
    • Automized Zero-Span Tester
    • Paper Analytical Balance
    • Hygroscopic Standard

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