Paper Industry Drying, Curing, Cooling and Non-Contact Web Handling Innovative Solutions for Drying, Curing and Cooling 201123 Spooner Paper brochure update_awk_v4.indd 1 12/04/2015 20:40
01 02 Spooner Industries Ltd Since 1932 Spooner Industries has been a leading global innovator introducing pioneering technology in all of its industry sectors. Focused on forced air convection technology, the company has unrivalled worldwide experience in the drying, curing, cooling and non-contact handling of a diverse range of products. A thorough understanding of heat transfer and air flotation technology allows the company to design bespoke solutions to a growing range of industries and processes. Spooner s team of specialist engineers carry out everything from concept design through to manufacture. Full turnkey installation, commissioning, training and preventative maintenance programmes are available. Offering over 4,500 m 2 of purpose built manufacturing space, Spooner also offers sophisticated in-house Test and R&D facilities for product development, customer trials and testing. The head office is based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, UK with a subsidiary in Shanghai, China in addition to agents and representatives across the globe providing a local point of contact for almost every client, wherever the location. 201123 Spooner Paper brochure update_awk_v4.indd 2 12/04/2015 20:40
03 Paper Industry Spooner provides the paper industry with custom built solutions for the drying, cooling and non-contact web handling of a wide range of base papers, coated papers and sized paper grades. Decades of experience ensures in-depth knowledge and understanding of specific web coating and drying processes, which allows Spooner to design and engineer the optimal solution for your needs. Spooner s in-house test and development centre offers a high speed coating machine and hand sample machinery to enable you to evaluate and develop your product and your process. Paper Grades Utilising Spooner Equipment; Copy Paper Art Paper Carbonless Paper LWC Paper Corrugated medium Linerboard Testliner MG Paper Folding boxboard Liquid packaging board Art board Kraft papers Décor paper Banknote & Security paper Glassine paper Plug wrap paper Teabag paper Filter papers Tissue Photographic paper Thermal paper Bible paper Spooner is able to provide turnkey solutions directly to the mills or, work in conjunction with a network of OEM partners. 01 Spooner Head Office 02 Spooner Factory 03 Air Flotation Nozzles 201123 Spooner Paper brochure update_awk_v4.indd 3 12/04/2015 20:40
01 02 Air Flotation Dryers Spooner has developed a range of air flotation nozzle systems to satisfy the requirements of a wide variety of paper applications. Spooner air flotation systems deliver high heat transfer rates and ensure uniform heat transfer, stable web transportation and non-contact operation. Flotation nozzle design Non-contact, highly efficient heat transfer, very stable flotation, no vibration or web flutter Porous webs Specifically developed flotation systems for highly porous non-woven webs Wide width capability Expertise in designing dryers & Air Turns for up to 10m web widths Web types Lightweight paper through to heavy board can be successfully handled using a range of flotation nozzle designs Compact design Integrated fans and heaters ideal when space off the machine is limited Horizontal, inclined or vertical orientation Retraction systems Various options available, including clamshell and parallel Air system location A range of bespoke internal and external designs to suit the application Heat source Gas, electric, thermal oil, steam, recovered energy High performance drying HPC nozzle system delivering a +30% increase in heat transfer reduces dryer lengths ideal for rebuilds where space is limited Simultaneous web turning and drying - ModuleDryer to reduce machine footprint and maximise drying capacity in the available space 201123 Spooner Paper brochure update_awk_v4.indd 4 12/04/2015 20:40
03 04 High Performance Flotation Drying Spooner s bespoke range of high performance air flotation drying systems includes the patented High Performance Compact (HPC ) Dryer and ModuleDryer. HPC Dryer Very high heat transfer Compact dryer resulting in smaller footprint Non-contact and stable web handling 05 ModuleDryer Simultaneous non-contact turning and drying Drying, curing or cooling Maximises drying capacity in the available space 06 01 Air Turn & HPC Air Flotation Dryer Teabag Paper 02 Spoonerfloat Air Flotation Nozzles 03 ModuleDryer Nozzle System 04 HPC Air Flotation Nozzles 05 Air Turn & HPC Air Flotation Dryer WoodFree Coated Paper 06 ModuleDryer MWC 201123 Spooner Paper brochure update_awk_v4.indd 5 12/04/2015 20:40
01 02 Air Impingement Dryers Spooner offers a range of air impingement systems, custom-designed to provide the required heat transfer characteristics. Hole or slot nozzle technology Single or double side impingement Roller support Flat-bed or arched design Horizontal, inclined or vertical orientation Web Stabilisers and Coolers Flotation technology to stabilise webs in long unsupported draws High performance flotation and impingement systems Cooling of paper webs before coaters or pope reel Ambient or chilled air Air Turn The Air Turn was developed by Spooner to provide non-contact turning of wet coated webs. Non-contact operation Stable operation no web edge flutter or vibrations Wrinkle free operation Suitable for heavy or lightweight grades Web spreading effect Special design available for porous webs Wide web tension range capability Bespoke design to suit any machine layout 201123 Spooner Paper brochure update_awk_v4.indd 6 12/04/2015 20:40
03 04 Dryer Section Impingement Hoods Boosts dryer section capacity Reduces machine length Improved runnability when installed after press section High performance impingement air drying New machines or retrofits 05 Yankee Hoods For tissue and MG grades Very high performance up to 600 air temperature Internal air systems available 06 Heat Recovery Systems Reduces energy consumption Retrofits possible Both air-to-air and air-to-water systems available Primary and secondary systems 07 01 Air Impingement Dryers Folding Boxboard 02 Air Turn WoodFree Coated Paper 03 Air Flotation Dryers WoodFree Coated Paper/LWC 04 Air Flotation Dryer Photographic Paper 05 Dryer Section Impingement Hoods 06 MG Cylinder Hood MG Paper 07 Typical Heat Exchanger for Heat Recovery System 201123 Spooner Paper brochure update_awk_v4.indd 7 12/04/2015 20:40
Spooner Industries Ltd Moorland Engineering Works Ilkley, West Yorkshire LS29 8JB, U.K. Telephone +44 (0)1943 609505 Telefax +44 (0)1943 603190 Email sales@spooner.co.uk Web www.spooner.co.uk Spooner Industrial Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Unit 1215, Building A, CCIG International Plaza, No. 331, North Caoxi Road, Shanghai 200030, China. Telephone +86 (0) 21 2426 1815 Email rliu@spooner.co.uk Web www.spooner.co.uk Spooner US Office 2056 Scenic Drive, North West Lancaster, Ohio, 43130 USA. Telephone + 1 414 899 1117 Telefax + 1 740 681 1123 Email phenderson@spooner.co.uk Web www.spoonerusa.com Pilot Facility Spooner s extensive in-house test and development centre boasts a comprehensive range of pilot machinery to evaluate and develop new equipment and processes. The test centre is available for hire for customer trials, testing and product development. Equipment includes; Reel-to-Reel high speed coating and laminating line equipped with air flotation drying Hand sample pilot dryer Through Air (TAD) pilot dryer Spares & Service Spooner Plus combines essential process skills and machine building knowledge in order to maximise the performance of existing process equipment. The Spooner Plus team offers a range of services to help new and existing customers achieve this. Process inspections Reduce downtime Benchmarking In-house test facilities Energy efficiency and reduced running costs Energy surveys Remote interrogation Bespoke training packages PPM (Planned preventative maintenance) On-site maintenance engineering support Emergency breakdown cover 24 hour emergency helpline Burner servicing Plant refurbishment Plant relocation Spooner R&D: High Speed Coating Line SPOONER R&D: High Speed Coating line ` AIR FLOATATION DRYER Normal Web path Through Corona Treater Bypassing Dryer Normal Web path Around Through Air-turn Corona Treater Bypassing cooling Dryer cans Around Air-turn Bypassing cooling cans Air-turn Vacuum Roller Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Multi-Float Cooler Guider LC Load-cell LC CORONA TREATER Over Over 01 3 ROLL COATER UNWIND Under Under REWIND COOLING CANS 02 01 Schematic drawing of High Speed Coating Line 02 High Speed Coating Line 201123 Spooner Paper brochure update_awk_v4.indd 8 12/04/2015 20:41