A Publication on World Pulp, Paper & Allied Industry

April-June'2001 - Vol. 5 Issue 3

INDUSTRY WATCH
   

Voith Paper: Introducing Fibron 3000™- 
Third Millennium Threading

 
Voith Paper is pleased to announce the introduction of Fibron 3000™ the most advanced, compact VTT system ever developed. The patent pending Fibron 3000™ conveyor incorporates a revolutionary, high power, internal drive with a fully integrated control system and the optimal vacuum source for each application. (see Figure 1)

Due to its new compact design and its total package options, Fibron 3000™ minimizes mill integration requirements and simplifies installation and  commissioning requirements. With a Fibron 3000TM system the mill has only simple power, air and control requirements.


Figure-1

The Fibron 3000™ integrated control system provides the mill with a full range of input / output options including RS486 and RS232, MODBUS PLUS, PROFIBUS DP, INTERBUS S and CT NET. Most significantly, Fibron 3000™ provides complete threading system automation and control, including performance logging and remote troubleshooting capabilities.

Fibron 3000™ has been optimized for the slowest machine speeds to the highest machine speeds in operation today. Under additional testing it has been proven at speeds in excess of 3000 MPM. It is suitable for all paper and board grades, and all locations on the machine from the press to the reel.

Fibron's 30 years of experience and 4800 VTT installations worldwide have demonstrated that the best VTT solutions are not provided by a "one size fits all" approach. As machine speeds increase and threading application requirements become more complex, Fibron responded with the development of 3 new VTT (VacuumTail Transfer) conveyor technologies:

 

  • VTT2™ - vacuum is generated by an external fan

  • VTT Venturi™ - vacuum is generated by compressed air and the "venturi effect" 

  • TT Turbo™ - vacuum is generated by compressed air through an internal turbine