Optimizing Pulp and Paper Production with Advanced Maintenance Technologies
Producers in the pulp and paper industry face daily pressure to get products to market on time, especially during these demanding times. As a provider of solutions to the paper industry, the team at Avid is proud of how these made-in-America producers have stepped up to keep essential products on shelves. Continuous paper production is necessary to achieve these results, requiring flawless execution of many different processes to maintain production. Avid’s Process Experts apply expertise and cutting-edge maintenance technology to help our clients achieve these results. A clear focus on reducing unplanned downtime through process optimization is integral to all our solutions.
Minimizing unplanned downtime is a challenge shared by all producers in the pulp & paper sector. Unplanned downtime kills profits and cripples commitments to your customers. Studies show that unplanned downtime on a single paper machine can cost over $20,000 dollars a minute, and an unplanned mill outage over $1MM/day. These staggering maintenance costs underscore the importance of preventive maintenance in the paper industry. Avid works very hard to provide predictive maintenance solutions to reduce the cost of these unplanned events. Our approach combines artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data from various sources, including oil analysis and vibration analysis, to predict potential equipment degradation and prevent bearing wear.
Studies show that less than 50% of producers embrace a robust predictive maintenance program. Many in the pulp and paper industry want to accelerate the adoption of solutions that prevent unplanned downtime. Yet, the costs to develop and maintain these systems can be a barrier to adoption. Avid makes the adoption of these solutions easier (and less expensive) using IIoT-based technologies that provide real-time maintenance insights and improve overall machine health.
Click the Learn More button below to read about how these technologies work in paper production environments. We do not stop there! The ultimate value we provide to our clients is reliable asset performance. Check out our xTensilibity program to learn more about how we optimize maintenance operations and reduce equipment degradation in the pulp and paper industry.
Finally, our Process Experts and Technical Innovators work hard every day to help our customers in the paper industry. Our can-do attitude and focus on customer success make for a low-impedance journey toward running better. If reducing unplanned downtime and increasing process performance is a goal for your pulp and paper operation, contact us here for an initial consultation on implementing advanced maintenance technology.
We provide technologies to monitor asset health and predict failure events in rotating equipment, crucial for maintaining consistent paper production. We integrate digitally enabled technologies to monitor and optimize control performance on critical processes, enhancing overall efficiency in pulp and paper manufacturing. Our state-of-the-art technologies lower installed and life cycle costs for digitization and modernization projects, making it easier for paper industry producers to adopt cutting-edge solutions for improved performance and reduced downtime.
