How to reduce 'unknown reason' paper breaks and improve paper machine efficiency

The millsight web monitoring system is a valuable papermaking tool for significantly reducing 'unknown reason' paper breaks.

Using the latest technology in high speed cameras, lighting and computing; to continually record digital images from cameras located at critical positions on the paper machine.

At a paper break, even 'breaks within breaks', these images are immediately available for playback and analysis, allowing first-time corrective action to be taken. Preventing re-occurrence of the 'same reason' paper break, and improving paper machine efficiency.

Advanced cameras and lights

Clear and sharp images should be the objective for any paper machine or industrial camera system. Protecting the camera and keeping the front glass clean are essential for achieving this.

Special pinhole cameras are available for very dirty locations; such as papermachine wet-end and press locations. Air passes through a small hole just in front of the pinhole lens, completely preventing contamination. Users report never needing to clean the camera lens, compared to before when they would only keep clean for a few hours. No water sprays or wipers obscuring the image at critical times.

Our new pinhole light is also perfect for these harsh environments.

Many existing systems have been upgraded with this technology.

New analysing software

We have listened to many papermakers, designing our new system to meet their needs. An easy to use and uncomplicated system, giving immediate access to the recorded video sequences. With no delays or blackout periods when transferring the videos.

Package includes all the tools needed, to quickly find the reason for paper breaks, including 'breaks within breaks' while tail feeding. Fully automatic on all grades of paper and board - no need for special grade dependent settings.

With cameras located at the right locations, payback and return on investment has proven to be very quick.

If you are looking to reduce 'unknown reason' paper breaks by improving or upgrading your existing web monitoring system, or considering a new WMS system.. millsight have a solution for you.