REBUILD OF A PAPER-MACHINE WINDER

The decision to rebuild or replace an obsolete winder depends on many factors. This article recounts the decision-making process at one mill The first step was to establish the required level of winder performance The next step was to establish the required level of and determine the equipment needed to achieve the performance objectives. The results of the study convinced the mill that a rebuild of the existing winder was the best solution. The rebuild was completed gradually in several phases and has fulfilled all of the mill's expectations.