FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Camera System Developed for Pulp and Paper
Introducing the RollerCam 
February 23, 2004
AcuFlow Diagnostics has developed a new camera system specifically
designed for inspecting Felt rolls. This new process allows Felt rolls to be
inspected quickly and efficiently during scheduled shutdown while the felt is
removed and the roll is free to be rotated. The purpose is to locate any small
cracks, corrosion or anomalies on the surface of the roll before they become a
major problem resulting in injury or lost production time.
A custom made guide bar is positioned across the width of the roll on
the paper machine, a stabilizing bar is attached at either end to tighten to the
machine framework. This allows us to fine tune the positioning and insure it is
level to the roll.
Prior to each roll inspection the individual roll number or (part
designation) is recorded onto the videotape followed by the inspection itself. A
miniature camera with integral lighting is inserted into the guide bar and is
then moved laterally across the entire roll length. As every roll location is
different within the context of the machine some rolls can be done in 2 passes i.e.:
1 half roll, rotate the roll and draw the camera back while recording the 2nd
pass. Depending on the individual case some rolls require 4 passes, meaning the
roll is inspected as 4 quarters.
This is a two person operation and an average roll can be
fully inspected and recorded onto Videotape in under 15 minutes. We
are extremely careful during deployment and removal to not come into contact
with the roll face.
Please feel free to send an email or call to find out how we can save you
time and unexpected downtime on your next shutdown.
And remember, in Pulp and Paper, we are your source for internal
inspections of Pulp Presses, Taper Headers, Head Box Tubes, Heat Exchangers,
Recovery Boilers, Evaporator Tubes, Boiler tubes, Dryer Cans, Tanks, Silos, Gear
Housings, Process Lines, as well as Pressure Vessels.
Please go to our Applications page for more
information on Pulp and Paper projects.
For More Information Contact:
AcuFlow Diagnostics
PO Box 1373, Peterborough Ontario Canada K9J 7H6
Tel: 1 800 533 4550
FAX: 1 705 749 3276
Internet: info@acuflow.ca
