HERGEN has supplied four Drying Cylinders to ZINC NACIONAL, in Planta Cartoncillo, México, the mill is a specialized producer of gypsum board paper.
The new drying cylinders, fabricated in high grade carbon steel, will gradually replace the existing cast iron cylinders, which are reaching the end of their lifespan. The installation of the first cylinder is scheduled for the end of August.
With this acquisition, ZINC NACIONAL ensures the installation of state-of-the-art, modern, and highly efficient drying cylinders – considered the best in the world.
Cylinder Type 1
Cylinder Diameter: 1.219 mm
Face Length: 3.454 mm
Working pressure: 10 bar
Quantity: 2
Cylinder Type 2
Cylinder Diameter: 1.219 mm
Face Length: 4.118 mm
Working pressure: 10 bar
Quantity: 2
Compact construction
The more compact construction of the SMART STEEL DRYER Cylinders increases the useful width, solving wet edge problems during paper drying.
Temperature uniformity
Provides greater temperature uniformity through the whole cylinder face length.
Higher drying capacity
Higher drying capacity and improved drying/moisture profile, thanks its manufacturing process and to the turbulence bars.
Minimized heat loss
Minimized heat loss due to head insulation.
Safety
Zero risk of explosion, thanks to the steel fabrication and manufacturing standards that meet major certifications, such as ASME and PED CE.
Welded heads
Welded heads eliminate the leakage possibility.
Precise alignment
Precise alignment of the rotary joint with the cylinder journal, reducing seal wear.
Reduced maintenance
Oil lubricated bearing housings increase roller bearing life and reduce maintenance requirements.
With HERGEN's SMART STEEL DRYER, ZINC NACIONAL is ensuring the most advanced and efficient drying technology available on the market.
HERGEN thanks ZINC NACIONAL for the trust placed in its products and services.