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Sinaatec, a new major player in the Algerian nonwoven industry, relied on A.Celli E-WIND® and R-WAY® end-of-line solutions for its two new Reifenhauser Reicofil Meltblown and Composite Bico RF5 lines.

The two 3.20 m wide lines, installed in Sinaatec’s Algiers plant, aim to create new prospects for the medical and hygiene sectors in the North and Central African markets.

The A.Celli scope of supply for the RF5 Composite Bico line includes:

  • E-WIND® AC ZERO master roll winder
  • Fully automatic COMBI master roll handling system
  • Two E-WIND® SUPER SONIC, both equipped with the SLITTOMATIC automatic knives positioning and the COREMATIC system for automatic shaft handling and core cutting
  • A fully automatic R-WAY® SLITTOPACK packaging system

The line start up is scheduled for the last quarter of 2023.

From left to right: Nicoletta Bertuccelli (A.Celli Nonwovens), Martina Wiedensohler (Reifenhauser Reicofil), Francesco Vergentini (A.Celli Nonwovens), Mohamed Lamine Bouchelouche (Sinaatec), Aougaci Sadek (Sinaatec), Oudjoudi Larbi (Sinaatec), Frank Stehling (Reifenhauser Reicofil), Riccardo Paladini (A.Celli Nonwovens)From left to right: Nicoletta Bertuccelli (A.Celli Nonwovens), Martina Wiedensohler (Reifenhauser Reicofil), Francesco Vergentini (A.Celli Nonwovens), Mohamed Lamine Bouchelouche (Sinaatec), Aougaci Sadek (Sinaatec), Oudjoudi Larbi (Sinaatec), Frank Stehling (Reifenhauser Reicofil), Riccardo Paladini (A.Celli Nonwovens)

The meltblown line, which includes an A.Celli E-WIND® STREAM IN-LINE slitting winder, is already operational since October 2022.

“It was a pleasure to share these pleasant moments with the A. Celli staff and our friends from Reicofil. This synergy can only be beneficial for our big project!” said Mr. Mohamed Lamine Boucelouche, Sinaatec CEO, after the recent visit to our headquarters to inspect the winding, slitting and packaging equipment before the delivery.

reifenhauser reicofil – COMPANY PROFILE

Reifenhauser Reicofil is a leading global manufacturer of complete meltblown, spunbond and composite lines for the hygiene, medicine and filtration industries. Reicofil is one of the business units of Reifenhauser Group, a 100% family-owned company founded in 1911.

SINAATEC – COMPANY PROFILE

Sinaatec (Société Industrielle Algérienne pour les Applications Techniques) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the MADAR HOLDING Group. The company, established in 2017 and based in Algiers, is active in the manufacture of products derived from polymers and in the chemical, metal and glass industries. 

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The E-WIND® P100 paper rewinder will be used in the testliner production line located in Zhoukou, Henan province.

The Chinese paper producer Henan Longyuan Paper chooses A.Celli’s rewinding technology for their latest project, thus joining the numerous roster of companies that relies on the E-WIND® product range.

This specific E-WIND® P100 paper rewinder will be used to process Jumbo rolls of 90-140 gsm testliner with a diameter of 3800 mm and a width of 6800 mm at a design speed of 2600 mpm.

The machine, whose delivery date is scheduled for November 2023, will also equip A.Celli’s patented Slittomatic® and the dust removal system.

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Mr. Feng , President of Henan Longyuan Paper Co.,Ltd., says: “A.Celli stands out thanks to both the advanced technology implemented in their machines and the customer-centric quality service. We are very happy with this partnership and A.Celli’s contribution to our efforts to conquer the testliner business market”.

Henan Longyuan paper co., Ltd. – COMPANY PROFILE

Henan Longyuan Paper Co., Ltd., founded in 2000, is a private joint-stock enterprise mainly engaged in the production of test liner and corrugated base paper. As of today, the company’s total assets consist of RMB 3.3 billion, 8 paper production lines and 1300 employees, with a total paper production capacity of 280,000 tons per year and an annual growth rate of more than 30%. 

 

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The Chinese company relies on A.Celli Paper’s technology for the sixth time by ordering a new rewinder for special papers.

The business partnership between A.Celli Paper and Qifeng Group, which began more than 10 years ago, will be strengthened even more thanks to the order placed in October for a new E-WIND® P100 paper rewinder, the sixth purchased over the years.

Qifeng Group, a leading company in the production and sales of decorative paper, will install the rewinder in its No 27 special paper production line located at the Guigang plant in the Guangxi Autonomous Region.

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The A.Celli solution, equipped with spool parking, automatic core gluing and dust removal system, has been designed and manufactured to process jumbo rolls of decorative paper with a diameter of 2800 mm and a width of 3860 mm at a design speed of 2000 mpm.

“The collaboration between Qifeng Group and A.Celli began in 2009 with the supply of an AC842 rewinder. We are very honored to have received the support of this important partner for more than ten years. The establishment of a new production line in Guangxi is an important regional strategy of Qifeng Group and, thanks to it, we will achieve even higher achievements”, these are the words of Li Andong, General Manager of Qifeng group.

QIFENG GROUP – COMPANY PROFILE

Qifeng Group is a company founded in 1976 with 46 years of papermaking history and 22 years of experience in the production of special papers. Its main products are decorative base paper, wear-resistant paper and nonwoven wallpaper base paper. A special mention goes to the production of latex impregnated paper, for which Zibo Oumu is the leading producer in China. The company currently employs 1,500 people and was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in December 2010.

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Henan Xinya orders two new A.Celli E-WIND® P100 paper rewinders for the Xianxing plant.

Given the excellent results obtained thanks to the solutions provided by A.Celli since 2005, including the E-WIND® P100 paper rewinder ordered in 2018, Henan Xinya New Tech Materials Co.,Ltd. will again turn to A.Celli rewinding solutions.

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The new supply requested by the Chinese group for their mill located in Xianxing City, Henan Province, includes two E-WIND® P100 paper rewinders, designed to process white coated paper with a web width of 5720 mm at a design speed of 2500 m/min. This will be accompanied by the related installation and commissioning services.

We are extremely proud of Henan Xinya's confidence in A.Celli technology and we look forward to strengthening our partnership for years to come.

HENAN XINYA – COMPANY PROFILE

Henan Xinya was founded in 1979 and is one of the leading paper companies in Henan Province, with an annual paper production capacity of 800,000 tons and total business assets of 3.66 billion yuan. Henan Xinya was ranked 22nd among the companies of the pulp and paper industry in China.

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The bulk is an important characteristic for many types of paper, capable of determining the softness of the papers for hygienic-sanitary use or the dimensional stability of the paper sold in sheets. In these cases, where it is essential to implement a correct and effective pressing process, our SMARNIP® mini shoe press is the ideal solution to optimize the dryness and mechanical properties of the paper.

The shoe press is a Beloit invention dating back to the 1980s aimed at the production of packaging paper. It is an extended nip press (ENP) where a concave stationary shoe, opposed to a cylinder, is used to substantially expand the nip, thus allowing the application of a high linear load while keeping the specific pressure low.

Since the first installations, it was possible to highlight advantages in terms of sheet drying compared to traditional cylinder presses, guaranteeing excellent results in terms of increased production and energy savings. The interest aroused by this innovation has led to the application of the concept also in the production of graphic papers, but we had to wait until 2003 to have a shoe press specifically designed for applications where paper bulk was a priority.

It was in that year that PMT, a company part of the A.Celli Group since 2020, patented the SMARNIP® mini shoe press. Let's see the characteristics of this solution in detail.

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Why PMT developed the SMARNIP® mini shoe press

The experience deriving from applications in production lines of graphic papers and papers with specific bulk needs has led to the conclusion that, for these products, the "standard" load exerted by a conventional shoe press (about 1,000 kN/m) is excessive.

Furthermore, even the size of this shoe press itself is disproportionate to the real needs, for which a smaller and more manageable solution is sufficient also from the point of view of the overall dimensions.

The installation of a conventional shoe press also requires significant interventions on the paper machine and, often, on its surroundings, such as the strengthening of the overhead crane and the reinforcement of civil structures, with an increase in installation costs and a reduction of the profitability of the investment.

To overcome these limitations and find an appropriate balance between the desired degree of dryness and the qualitative properties of the paper, we have developed and patented the SMARNIP® mini shoe press.

The characteristics of the SMARNIP®

The SMARNIP® is a relatively compact and light solution, with diameter from 700 mm to 1000 mm, shoe width from 70 mm to 125 mm and overall dimensions similar to a variable-crown roll.

Our mini shoe press is capable of exerting a linear load from 100 to 700 kN/m and has the same characteristics as a conventional shoe press, i.e. a pivoting concave shoe loaded by two rows of transverse pistons and a commercial polyurethane sleeve.

The aforementioned loading system gives the SMARNIP® an operational flexibility such as to guarantee an optimal ratio between dryness and bulk. Furthermore, the distribution of the hydraulic pressure applied to the pistons can be easily set while the machine is running to facilitate optimization even in the event of frequent production changes.

SMARNIP® advantages

The numerous references and the positive experiences accumulated have shown that our SMARNIP® mini shoe press is able to increase dryness up to 2% more than a roll press with the same bulk (this result can obviously vary based on the composition of the mixture of the specific case).

Considering the advantages obtained also in relation to the small dimensions of our solution, it is often interesting to consider the installation of two SMARNIP® in the same press section. This possibility opens the way to a completely new approach in evaluating the possible investments to be made in the press section itself.

The installation of the SMARNIP® is particularly recommended for paper machines of limited width and, in general, for the production of all types of paper in which a high bulk is sought

Among the many advantages we can mention:

  • Increase in production, thanks to an increase in the degree of dryness and a consequent reduction in the evaporation load on the dryer
  • Greater efficiency of the paper machine, as it is possible to obtain a drier, more resistant sheet
  • Greater bulk
  • Better control of paper smoothness, both in absolute terms and relative terms (between the two sides of the paper)
  • Easy installation, thanks to the limited dimensions
  • Less interventions on the building due to the reduced weight of our mini shoe press
  • Interchangeability with conventional cylinder, unlike a traditional shoe press which has a greater distance between bearings than roll presses

Ultimately, the SMARNIP® embodies all the advantages of the shoe press while preserving the simplicity and compactness of traditional presses.

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Sonoco continues its investment plan to strengthen uncoated recycled paperboard mill system in U.S. and Canada.

Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, recently announced a significant investment to strengthen its Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) mill system in the U.S., transforming its Hartsville, S.C., corrugated medium machine into a state-of-the-art URB machine.

As part of their investment, Sonoco chose A.Celli Paper for the supply of two new E-WIND® P100 paper rewinders and an R-WAY® automated material handling and packaging system

E-WIND® P100/P100H paper rewinders can be supplied at widths up to 8.4 m (330”), design speeds up to 2600 mpm (8500 fpm) and for basis weights up to 700 gsm (150 lbs/sq ft). 

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The comprehensive A.Celli R-WAY® integrated solution will provide extreme flexibility and productivity both in the handling and packaging of multiple products and in the style of packaging. 

A.Celli’s fully automated AGV (automatic guided vehicle) system will allow for significantly reduced labor, increased workplace safety and reduced damage to both products and mill site structures. In particular, a fleet of four vehicles will automatically manage the transport of the parent rolls from the paper machine to the rewinders, as well as the handling of finished reels to the warehouse.

"We are eager to see the results of this partnership. We are confident in the superior quality of the technological solutions offered by A.Celli in the field of winding, reel handling and packaging,” said Tim Davis, vice president and general manager of Sonoco

SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY – COMPANY PROFILE

Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annual net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 19,000 employees working in approximately 300 plants in 34 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.

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The Greek converter continues its expansion in the tissue paper industry and signs a contract with A.Celli Paper for the supply of a new turnkey production line.

A.Celli Paper will supply a complete turnkey solution for the production of tissue paper, from stock preparation up to the handling of the finished reels, to the European brand Intertrade Hellas S.A., the leading converter of base paper and sanitary tissue products in the Greek Market.

The turnkey line starts with specifically designed solutions for the preparation of stock from virgin fiber, which will take into account the specific customer needs in terms of layout, quality and throughput.

The Tissue machine included in the supply, the A.Celli iDEAL® Master 2000L, represents the most advanced and efficient solution through which A.Celli Paper underlines its role as a cutting-edge partner in the industry. This tissue machine features a web width of 5600 mm, a design speed of 2100 m/min and a working speed of 2000 m/min, all this to reach a production capacity of 244 tpd (20 gsm) or 221 tpd (16 gsm). The first-rate performance provided by the A.Celli line will ensure the desired increase in the production level and the improvement of the quality of the finished product.

A.Celli x Intertrade Hellas

Another key factor that led Intertade Hellas S.A. to choose A.Celli Paper was our capability to provide the Greek converter with a double format 16” Forged Yankee Dryer with a total width of 6085 mm.
Thanks to this technology, it is possible to substantially reduce the thermal energy requirement while maintaining the high drying capacity and ease of maintenance typical of this solution.

A.Celli will also provide Intertrade Hellas with:

  • A latest generation three-ply E-WIND® T200 slitter rewinder with a width of 5600 mm and a speed of 1800 m/min
  • A top-notch R-WAY® reel handling system, consisting of conveyor belt, wrapper, up-ender and labeling system.
  • Our renowned DCS control system and the innovative, Industry 4.0-ready automation platform capable of integrating the various systems implemented in the production plant.

Finally, the supply will include a wide range of services provided by the engineers of A.Celli Paper’s technical office: a group of experts with proven years of experience in the industry.

The machines have been pre-assembled at our headquarters located in Lucca, Italy, while the start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2022. A.Celli Paper is proud to offer our customer a leap forward in quality, aiming for important and ambitious production milestones.

"We are very excited working together with A. Celli for this turn key project. The new Tissue Machine, thanks to its efficiency and reliability, will be able to supply the Greek market with the highest quality of tissue. At last Greece will produce its own paper and, after many years, the country will become self-sufficient. It is indeed a historic moment, and we are very proud of it" says Ioannis Delidimos, CEO of Intertrade Hellas S.A.

“This investment boasts an important technological and strategic value. It’s a top-notch project carried out with a perfect partner: Intertrade Hellas. This is a state of the art, double width Tissue production line designed from the very beginning with sustainability, carbon footprint reduction and lower energy consumption in mind. A.Celli is fully committed to supply high value solutions to its customers" says Alessandro Celli, member of the A.Celli Paper Board of Directors.

ntertrade Hellas S.A. - Company Profile

Intertrade Hellas S.A., founded in 1992, started its activity with the production of paper products. Its current focus is the design and manufacturing of products synonymous with top quality and of high added value for both the consumer and the professional, all at a very competitive price. Over the past decade the company, which owns three factories in Acharnes and Metamorfosi and one factory in Inofyta, Viotia, has expanded its activities, strengthened its specialization in paper processing, invested in R&D and created new series of innovative products.

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Thursday, 26 August 2021 10:57

Nonwovens Lamination

What is Lamination?

Lamination is the process of manufacturing a material in multiple layers, so that the combined physical and mechanical characteristics of each layer make for a stronger, more resilient composite material.

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The earliest examples of lamination made use of natural adhesives such as beeswax, gums, tar and substances derived from animal bones. As technology progressed, we discovered the use of sealing wax as the first hot-melt adhesive. In the 1930s a wet lamination process (with the use of solvents) was used to bond shirt collars (a woven fabric) with cellulose acetate. This process was deemed inconvenient, and by 1948 progress was made in dry lamination using polyvinyl acetate plasticized with dibutyl phthalate.

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Nonwovens lamination, in particular, is the process of bonding two or more layers, at least one of which is a nonwoven fabric, with the objective of obtaining improved strength, stability, sound insulation, appearance, or other properties. Although less expensive to manufacture, nonwoven fabrics tend to be weaker than woven ones, and the lamination process comes into play just when there is the need to strengthen this nonwoven material for a variety of uses.

The bonding is typically done with the use of adhesives (or heat) and pressure, making it possible to manufacture nonwovens products, equipped with a waterproof layer, that are breathable, soft, comfortable and suitable for printing.

Shortly after the beginning of the industrial production of disposable diapers, nonwoven laminated products, such as the textile backsheet, appeared. From the early days of dry lamination various adhesives were produced, including hot-melt powders.

Breathability was an issue with lamination in the early days, but the processes used today are capable of producing breathable, porous materials that maintain their waterproof properties.

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The supply of A.Celli tissue and paper rewinders for the Shandong Sun Holdings Group continues with the sale of another 3 top of the range tissue rewinders for the Beihai plant, in the province of Guangxi, China.

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Shandong Sun Holdings Group, a leading cross-national papermaking group integrating forestry, pulp and papermaking, has signed the purchase contract for three E-WIND® Tissue Rewinders for the Beihai plant located in Guangxi province.

The three machines that A.Celli Paper will provide to the Chinese group will have different configurations and characteristics from each other, namely:

  • Two T200S Shaftless rewinders with a design speed of 1100 mpm, one equipped with a calender and four unwinders and the other with three unwinders;
  • One T200 Tissue rewinder with a design speed of 1800 mpm, equipped with a calender and four unwinders

This agreement, which follows the numerous supplies of paper and tissue rewinders that have occurred over the years, is the latest confirmation of the trust that Shandong Sun Holdings Group places in A.Celli Paper’s solutions, know-how and competence.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2020 06:48

4 examples of goods storage automation

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The fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, is now well underway, and the new frontier is automation, or the use of digital technologies to manage productivity.

The way that industries evolve into "intelligent" factories by upgrading their production methods and logistics is not only a matter of technological change, but also involves cultural adjustment. This process need not be sudden and drastic; indeed, it requires time and planning to attune the various structures and processes to the habits and dynamics of your team.

A smart factory cannot be created overnight, simply by purchasing advanced digital systems. It needs to be a gradual process that sustains tradition while leading a business into the digital age.

Here are some examples of companies that relied on TecnoFerrari & A.Celli synergy to automate their processes, and were able to resolve their problems and increase productivity without losing their character or abandoning their traditions.

1. Goods storage automation in Texhong Textile Group Ltd

Texhong Textile Group Ltd. is a Chinese company, specialising in the production and distribution of high quality yarns and fabrics. It is currently one of the leading suppliers in the global textile industry. This important group has decided to use A.Celli technology for the installation of a fully automated system for both warehouse management and the preparation of rolls for shipping. The system will be installed at the company's plant in Vietnam.

The order for the automated warehouse followed on from a previous order by the same customer for two  rewinders and two automatic packaging/roll handling systems. With this important order, A.Celli has now become responsible for the entire downstream section of the production line: from wrapping-packaging and storage in the warehouse (including all data tracking) to preparation of the rolls for loading. The system is a customised solution that involves the use of AGVs both for handling master rolls and empty shafts in the production area and for the process of managing the rolls: from picking them after packaging to storing them in the warehouse, and subsequently preparing the load for shipment.

A.Celli has once again proved to be an important player in the Asian market, capable of developing solutions that meet the disparate needs of customers, and responding with flexibility and promptness to the many variables involved in production and logistics.

2. Goods storage automation in Cartesar

The subject of recycling has become a prominent issue in recent years, and Cartesar is an expert in this matter.

The company was founded in 1974, and is based in Salerno on the Amalfi Coast. Right from the start, the focus has been on finding the best and most innovative solutions for producing recycled paper for corrugators, using solely waste paper as raw material.

After 40 years of successful business and uninterrupted growth, it became vital to automate the services of the production chain. This was achieved by using counterbalanced TGVCs with on-board roller conveyors for transporting rolls in a vertical position, whether inside or outside the factory. In this way, the rolls can be moved to the interchange bay of the warehouse, where other TGVC vehicles, fitted with grippers, then store the rolls on high shelves in multi-tier, multi-depth ground storage warehouses.

Thanks to the automation of the handling and storage systems, there have been significant reductions in the time required for such operations, resulting in a real increase in productivity. There are also savings in relation to having to pay workers to do low-skilled jobs, and these people can be re-trained to do higher-skilled tasks.

3. Goods storage automation in Commercarta

Tradition, quality, reliability, precision and technology are the distinguishing features of the Milanese company Commercarta, which has specialised in the packaging and graphic applications sector for over thirty years.

With the launch of the 4.0 protocol, the company found itself confronting yet another technological evolution, but decided to embrace it with open arms. The challenge was to ensure maximum safety for the personnel, while also reducing the possibility of error and improving the quality of the finished product.

The new initiatives have made it possible to execute in total safety all the operations involved in handling the rolls, from storage to production. They include manoeuvring the rolls with the tilter, and moving them along the connecting routes between the production facility and warehouse sheds, using fork-type TGVP vehicles with magnetic guidance systems. The automated handling equipment is fitted with all the most advanced safety devices, to protect both employees and goods. This helps to reduce the number of accidents at work and increases the quality of the products themselves, while also cutting wastage.

4. Goods storage automation in Fater

Where is the margin for improvement when a company is already the market leader in the production of absorbent personal products and bleaches?

In the new world of Industry and Logistics 4.0, it is becoming increasingly vital to automate warehouse logistics, enabling the company to respond quickly to customers' needs while also preserving the efficiency of mass production.

The Italian company Fater is well aware of this need and has proved to be a trailblazer. The business was founded in 1958, but since 1992 has operated as a joint venture between Procter & Gamble and the Angelini Group. Every year, this Pescara-based company invests about 4% of its annual turnover in innovation, constantly raising the bar in terms of results.

A few years ago, Fater decided to focus on innovating its processes, and invested part of its revenue in automating its production lines. By designing a magnetic guidance system and using TGVP vehicles with rotating forks for handling reels and pallets, it was possible to automate the entire process of servicing the production lines. This equipment could handle any sort of material: cellulose reels, scraps or packages on pallets, and could also pick and place it in multi-depth ground storage warehouses.

This type of automation has allowed Fater to achieve greater productivity, using machines that can operate for longer hours and without breaks at night. The company can now ensure even better quality in its products, with systems that guarantee total hygiene and reduce waste due to spillage. The data collected and transmitted during the various phases can be used for analysing just in time production methods, and the company's reputation for being at the forefront of technology is a considerable boost to its image.

Do you want to know more about the solutions adopted by these 4 big companies? Download the eBook "A.Celli R-WAY AGV and other tools to automate the warehouse" and discover all the advantages for your business!

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