Workshop (alt 1)
Title: ISOPur Solves Sticking Servo Valves in Calender Machine With Patented BCA Technology

Abstract: In January 2003, ISOPur Fluid Technologies and a major paper company conducted a trial of ISOPur’s patented Balanced Charge Agglomeration (BCA) fluid purification system on an offline paper calender machine. The paper plant was experiencing seven servo valve failures per year within the critical calender machinery at a cost of approximately $30,000 per servo. These failures also included at least two hours of plant down-time and the end product quality suffered. The trial was conducted to test the effectiveness of the Balanced Charge Agglomeration (BCA) technology as a solution to prevent servo valves from sticking, thereby saving the paper mill over $200,000 a year. The trial ran from January 14th until June 19th with no reported valves sticking or failing. Water content is down to 28ppm (Karl Fischer), the average viscosity is 206 cSt (within 2% of a new oil reading), and ISO codes have reached lows of 16/14/11; well below the new oil reference of 18/17/14. These results indicate that the BCA technology substantially improves oil quality and helps to prevent servo valve sticking.

Workshop alt 2)
Title: Automated Tools for Machinery Health Management on Paper Machines.

Abstract: Learn how innovative applications of vibration analysis can increase production in the paper industry. Apply automated techniques to filter through the flood of data and enhance the effectiveness of your maintenance staff. Equip them to easily pinpoint developing bearing faults that threaten uptime and isolate roll and felt vibrations that impact quality.

Abstract: An aircraft is flying at maximum altitude when the engines suddenly quit. The crash is inevitable! The remaining flight time depends upon how well the aircraft glides! The vast majority of hydraulic systems in operation today are facing the same dilemma - they are on a "glide-path" to an inevitable, and extremely costly, "crash." If your production depends in any way on hydraulics, this is a presentation you don't want to miss! Listen intently, note key issues, implement a turn-key proactive maintenance program that will keep the "engines" running - and save your company a fortune!

Abstract: Poor alignment is responsible for much more or the maintenance cost than you ever thought. Find out how to eliminate most of these costs through sound alignment practices.

Keynote Speaker

Abstract: Mr. Potts will discuss the strategic importance of maintenance and the relations between maintenance and operations.

Workshop (alt 5)
Title: Maintaining A World Class Apprentice Program

Abstract: Many mills rely on a strategy of hiring away people from competing facilities to fill the certain future shortage of qualified crafts people. Learn why this strategy will fail and how to lower cost by creating a new of elevating your existing apprenticeship program to world class level. This workshop is presented by an award winning industry professional and bold thinker. The session will address specific questions on the design, development and implementation of Apprentice Programs and will be in line with discussion and workshop format.

Workshop (alt 6)
Title: Setting up an Effective Maintenance Program for Refiners

Abstract: Refiners are important for the product quality. Yet, they are often production bottlenecks. If you are interested in a consistently higher product quality and while reducing or eliminating this production bottleneck, this workshop is for YOU!

Abstract: The name, SPM, is derived from the technology that SPM Instrument developed and patented in the early 70’s in Sweden. The Shock Pulse Method is the monitoring and analyzing of high frequency compression (shock) waves generated by a bearing while rotating. From this research, empirical data was developed and patented to measure the theoretical film thickness of the lubricant in the rotating bearing along with an analysis of the overall condition of the bearing surfaces.

Abstract: Machinery lubrication practices are as critical to reliability improvements as blocking and tackling is to the game of football. Organizing and managing the details can be daunting. Take a look at a straightforward, unvarnished look at process organization, product selection, and contamination control and oil analysis considerations as parts of a synergistic whole.

Title: Creating An In-House PM Program for Drive Shafts

Abstract: Many paper machines use large universal joint drive shafts to transmit torque to rolls and dryers. Drive shaft failures are usually the result of bearing failures in the U-joints caused by lack of lubrication. This results in expensive machine downtime, in addition to the expense of replacing the drive shaft itself. The West Point Mill has developed an inexpensive automatic lubrication system that can significantly reduce the frequency of drive shaft failures due to lack of lubrication.

This presentation will illustrate how asking simple questions, paying attention to details, setting expectations, knowing available resources, and communicating helps the Jackson Mill have successful routine and annual maintenance shutdowns. Using simple tools and principles result in “world class” downtime and maintenance cost control.

Abstract: This presentation describes efforts to implement reliability processes within operating departments at Smurfit-Stone's Fernandina Beach Mill. The presentation explains the role operations plays in equipment reliability and provides case studies that show the rewards and benefits of operation's involvement in reliability. This facility also has deployed handheld data collection systems and bar code technology to facilitate data collection and analysis.

Abstract: Faced with increased foreign competition and decreasing profit margins, most major forest products companies have focused on preventive/predictive maintenance programs in an effort to reduce manufacturing costs. While these efforts have brought reliability improvements, they overlook a key component in a complete reliability program -operator participation. Operators are in our mills around the clock and are the best first line of defense for early identification of potential catastrophic failures. Do your operators own the mills equipment and take responsibility for how well it runs?

This presentation will outline a comprehensive program to get an operator-driven reliability program off the ground. It will include how-to's on:
· Gaining management support and operator buy-in
· Identifying critical program tools
· Route building, training and implementation
· Keeping the program evergreen and future improvement.

Abstract: Satisfactory long-term performance from a machine or process requires that the reliability of that machine or process be managed to some desired level. Although this “desired level” is a deep topic and requires the comprehension of several concepts, a thorough understanding of the impact of scheduled vs. unscheduled incidents is probably the most important concept to incorporate into a reliability plan. This paper will further describe these seven components with examples of where the process has been used successfully as well as discussing the pitfalls to avoid during implementation.

Abstract: Eurocan Pulp & Paper is divided into 4 production Areas, Paper Mill, Pulp Mill, Power & Recovery, and the Outside Chip Unloading and Screening Areas. The Pulp Mill was the bottleneck with production averaging 1000 TPD of average quality pulp. Reliability of the equipment was less than satisfactory. Training, Planning, scheduling preventative maintenance, and KPI's were the keys to improved maintenance. In a two-year period the Pulp mill increased production to 1200+ TPD, improved quality, and is no longer the bottleneck.

Abstract: Today’s market is very competitive the cost of doing business has increased. Managing costs improving or sustaining reliability to remain globally competitive are issues that face us all. In order to do this the right tasks have to be carried out at the right time and at the right cost. Maintenance has to be seen as a contributor to the bottom line. Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. when built in the early 90’s was considered one of the new super mills able to produce 560,000 admt of kraft pulp per year using a single line. Strategies involving the right structure, the right people, the right tools, the right training, and having the right system to support all of these need to be in place to insure the plant remains competitive. Looking for ways to continuously improve to retain your competitive edge need to be foremost in your managers and employees thoughts. This article will address how Alberta Pacific Forest industries has structured their resources and implemented technologies to remain competitive.