Voith has introduced its new InfibraDeflaker, developed to meet modern stock preparation requirements in the paper industry.
The technology is designed to break down fibre flakes, shives and fibre bundles into individual fibres without cutting or damaging them. The aim is to improve pulp homogeneity while minimising the impact on fibre quality.
The new solution is part of Voith’s BlueLine portfolio and has been developed for operation under real mill conditions.
Focus on energy efficiency
According to Voith, the InfibraDeflaker features low specific energy consumption while using intensive acceleration and deceleration of the stock to optimise the deflaking process.
The company also says the system is designed to reduce paper breaks in the paper machine and provide more stable fibre processing without creating a significant refining effect.
Flexible construction
InfibraDeflaker is designed to reduce energy use in paper mills
Voith says the conversion can be completed in less than one hour.
The equipment also includes cartridge-based bearing units intended to simplify maintenance and bearing replacement. The bearing system is water-cooled using sealing water to improve operational reliability.
Part of ongoing modernisation
The launch comes as the pulp and paper industry continues to invest in energy efficiency, automation and improved raw material handling.
Efficient stock preparation has become increasingly important as mills face growing demands for higher product quality, reduced energy consumption and lower operating costs.
Source: Voith
Factbox
A deflaker is used in stock preparation to separate fibre bundles and irregularities in pulp. Unlike refining, the process primarily separates fibres without significantly altering their structure.
