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FORMAX Laboratory Sheet Dryer
New laboratory sheet dryer designed for drying hand sheets from all sheet molds. The sheet dryer utilizes new heating element technology to provide a uniform surface temperature for rapid and consistent drying. Dryer also has over-temperature protection.
Catalog Number S-100 |
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FORMAX Laboratory Hot Plate
Expressly designed for drying hand sheets from all sheet molds in common use.
Catalog Number A-100 |
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FORMAX 12" Drum Dryer
Specifically designed for
drying hand sheets in larger quantities with precise temperature
control. Safe operation is assured with �dry� heaters, no water or
steam is used.
Catalog Number E-100 |
| Sheet Machines |
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Semi-Automatic Sheet Mold w/ Cabinet
Catalog Number M-300 |
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Formax II Laboratory Hand Sheet Bench
The FORMAX II is a complete laboratory set up for producing high quality test sheets. The custom bench includes all necessary equipment and is pre-wired & plumbed for easy installation.
Catalog Number P-200 |
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Formax III Automatic Laboratory Sheet Machine
Designed for ease of use, this machine rapidly and automatically forms hand sheets to computer controlled recipes and parameters. Stock, additives, and white water are consistently proportioned for uniform sheet properties. After forming, the sheet passes over a suction box and through a press section for de-watering and consolidation. The sheet is then dried and deposited on a collection tray.
Catalog Number P-300 |
| Sheet Molds |
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FORMAX 8" x 8" Stainless Steel Sheet Mold
The FORMAX 8" x 8" sheet mold is designed for the rapid production of
uniform quality hand sheets. The forming wire is removable allowing
rapid exchange of forming wires and easy handling of the wet sheet for
couching, pressing and drying operations. The stainless construction
provides durable, maintenance free operation..
Catalog Number C-100 |
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FORMAX 12" x 12" Stainless Steel Sheet Mold
The FORMAX 12" x 12" sheet mold is designed for the rapid production
of uniform quality hand sheets. The forming wire is removable allowing
rapid exchange of forming wires and easy handling of the wet sheet for
couching, pressing and drying operations. The stainless construction
provides durable, maintenance free operation.
Catalog Number G-100 |
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Formax Standard Sheet Mold
This laboratory sheet mold is constructed to TAPPI specifications for use in making hand sheets by TAPPI Test Method T-205. The sheet mold deckle is constructed of stainless steel and produces a 6" round hand sheet. The unit includes the agitator, forming wire assembly, drop leg, valve and sump.
Catalog Number M-100 |
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Semi-Automatic Sheet Mold
The Semi-Automatic Sheet Former and drainage system produces hand sheets rapidly and consistently. The bench top control module regulates deckle filling, agitation, settling, and drainage. The hand sheet is automatically couched to reduce operator fatigue and increase sheet consistency. The addition of a white water system facilitates the study of fines and chemistry over time. Conforms to Tappi T-205 & T-219, ISO 5269/1, CPPA C.4 & C.5
Catalog Number M-200 |
| Pulpers |
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Standard Desintegrator
Built to TAPPI T-205 and ISO-5263 specifications, the Standard Pulp Disintegrator is used for the wet disintegration of pulp samples. The Disintegrator separates the fibers of most pulps including recycled fibers without appreciably changing their structural properties.
Catalog Number T-100 |
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FORMAX 450H High Consistency Laboratory Pulper
A small scale, compact pulper for high consistency defibering of virgin or secondary fiber. This pulper is a valuable tool for evaluating secondary fiber processes, additives and quality.
Catalog Number N-100V (Variable Speed)
Catalog Number N-100T (Heating Jacket) |
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FORMAX Maelstrom� Laboratory Pulper
A clean, compact utilitarian design that adds professionalism to your laboratory. Efficient, portable, trouble free and inexpensive. This unit is considered an indispensable research and production control tool in the well equipped laboratory. Useful for evaluating secondary fiber and predicting production pulping results.
Catalog Number H-100
Catalog Number H-100V (Variable Speed) |
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FORMAX MicroMaelstrom� Laboratory Pulper
The latest FORMAX laboratory pulper designed to accommodate very small sample sizes and wide consistency ranges. Efficient, portable, and trouble free. This unit will be an indispensable research and production control tool in the well equipped laboratory. Useful for evaluating secondary fiber and evaluating chemical additives.
Catalog Number H-200V (Variable Speed) |
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FORMAX 1800 Laboratory Pulper
A clean, utilitarian design for defibering virgin and secondary fiber in 4 pound batch sizes. Indespensable for evaluating virgin and secondary fibers and predicting results on a commercial scale.
Catalog Number J-100 (Constant Speed)
Catalog Number J-100V (Variable Speed) |
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FORMAX 1800H Laboratory Pulper
Specifically designed for
drying hand sheets in larger quantities with precise temperature
control. Safe operation is assured with �dry� heaters, no water or
steam is used.
Catalog Number J-100H (Constant Speed)
Catalog Number J-100HV (Variable Speed) |
| Specialty Equipment |
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FORMAX Stainless Steel Roll Press
This equipment incorporates solid stainless steel press rolls for consistent and uniform pressing and dewatering.
Catalog Number D-100 |
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FORMAX Flotation De-Inking Cell
Introducing a new laboratory de-inking cell expressly designed for evaluating the procedures, chemicals and processes required to handle the rapidly increasing use of recycled paper. The Formax Flotation De-Inking Cell provides ink removal efficiencies similar to commercial scale units through precise control of injection flow and pressure.
Catalog Number L-100 |
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NEENAH Multiple Specimen Paper Expansimeter
The Expansimeter measures the Hygroexpansivity of sheet materials in accordance with TAPPI Useful Method 549. The relative humidity is controlled using saturated salt slurries resulting in specific humidity values from 11% to 92%. Up to 20 samples can be tested simultaneously.
Catalog Number R-100 |
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FORMAX Proportioner
The Proportioner provides a quick, simple, and reproducible method for adjusting pulp samples to a predetermined consistency, then volumetric decanting from the tank results in consistent test sheet weights.
Catalog Number B-100 |
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FORMAX Laboratory Screw Press
The Formax 3" Laboratory Screw Press is an important pulp and paper research tool for exploring fiber washing, de-watering, bleaching and high density storage techniques. The press de-waters fibrous slurries in automatic, continuous operation.
Catalog Number K-100 |
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Formax White Water Return System
The FORMAX� White Water Return System is used for pH control and to study the retention of fines and additives. It is compact and is easily installed underneath a laboratory bench. A separate control panel controls all sheet making functions, with multi-position switches and a reversible pump motor.
Catalog Number F-100 |
