Presstige™ enzyme-based felt conditioners
Starch is commonly used in papermaking to achieve desired strength and printability specifications. Although the use of starch provides many benefits, it frequently binds with system additives and contaminants to form complex deposits in wet press fabrics that negatively impact machine productivity and sheet quality. A number of commercially available technologies that control deposition in press fabrics exist. However, none developed thus far specifically addressed starch deposition continuously until the recent introduction of Presstige enzyme-based felt conditioners.
Presstige enzyme-based felt conditioners comprise a family of patented products that are designed to reduce or eliminate press fabric filling caused by starch deposition. The products, which are formulated from a unique blend of enzyme, nonionic surfactant and dispersant chemistries, effectively prevent gelled starch from complexing with system additives and contaminants. In fact, laboratory and commercial evaluations confirm the products are considerably more effective at eliminating press fabric filling due to starch deposition than any other commercially available technology.
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Presstige enzyme-based felt conditioners significantly reduce press fabric filling caused by starch deposition. Commercial applications confirm this and typically result in a number of value-added benefits.
● Reduced deposition
● Reduced breaks and sheet defects
● Increased paper production
● Improved machine efficiency
● Decreased downtime
● Improved sheet moisture profiles
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Customer Analytical Services
Ashland Water Technologies’ Customer Analytical Services team is dedicated to helping customers address the multitude of contaminants that can negatively impact the efficiency and reliability of their water-based systems. The team is made up of an experienced staff of analytical chemists, microbiologists and technicians and is supported by sophisticated testing equipment that provides rapid analysis and identification of contaminants beyond what may be accomplished with field-based methods. Key services provided by the team include fluid analysis, deposit analysis, microbiological analysis and metallurgical analysis.
Papermaking Services
Continuous pilot papermaking systems are the cornerstones of Ashland Water Technologies’ Papermaking Services group. The primary purpose of our papermaking operations is to provide papermakers with insights and solutions to problems and opportunities related to the effects of additives and system changes on wet-laid products and processes. Our facilities are equipped to conduct trials that predict commercial system performance.
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Presstige enzyme-based felt conditioners feature three mechanisms. Table 1 identifies these mechanisms and their corresponding modes of action.
Table 1 – Mechanisms and modes of action of the enzyme-based technology.
The combination of these mechanisms allows for effective and efficient removal of contaminants, resulting in improved press fabric performance. The degradation mechanism makes this product unique and more effective.