Corrugation and paper are both massive industries, and one that the general public may at times take for granted. Specifically, corrugated paperboard, commonly referred to as cardboard, is vital in packaging and construction.
A typical corrugation plant manufactures cardboard by means of a fluted sheet, sandwiched between two liners, bonded together with adhesive, which creates a durable, yet lightweight product. Throughout this process, precision temperature control is absolutely vital, in order to ensure product quality and efficient manufacturing process.
Steam is the ideal choice for this application, as it provides a reliable, even supply of heat throughout the manufacturing process, and is used at nearly every stage. Paper must be heated and introduced to an ideal level of moisture, before being carried throughout the plant on steam heated rollers to ensure a proper temperature. Adhesive must be warmed to allow for an ideal bond. The two layers of liners, with a fluted sheet lined with adhesive between them, are pressed together by means of a steam heated press to create a proper adhesion. Following this, a finished product with pass through a heated steam application to quickly cure the finished product. And we haven’t even mentioned the near constant use of steam showers on machinery between product passes, keeping equipment clean.
With its precision temperature control, high quality dry steam, and ability to respond rapidly to changing load demands, the Clayton steam generator is the perfect complement to the corrugation industry.