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DRT-5500 Freeness Inline
The DRT-5500 Freeness Inline: the next in BTG’s new generation of easier, smaller, smarter, lighter instruments
BTG’s DRT-5500 Freeness Inline is the most robust, most flexible, fastest and smallest transmitter on the market. Versatile and easy to use and maintain, it can dramatically cut pulp and papermaking costs, and one compact unit serves for all applications.
Introducing the DRT-5500 Freeness Inline, BTG’s new, state-of-the-art transmitter for measuring drainage and maintaining optimum freeness – a key parameter of stock preparation that has a major impact on operating costs for pulp and paper manufacturers.
Fast access to accurate freeness values allows mill staff to quickly identify and redress pulp imbalances, adjusting the furnish components, recycled pulp volumes and refiner load to minimize – and even entirely eliminate – pulp variations.
“Because the refiner and pulper are the most energy-hungry elements of the P&P process, tight control over freeness can help slash energy consumption while delivering the process stability that translates into consistently high quality output,” says Daniel Wätzig, Product Manager, BTG Instruments.
Improved uniformity of pulp drainage on the wire leads to more efficient drying and reduced load on the refiner – for lower energy costs, higher productivity and better overall end product quality.
“In a market where mounting energy prices are threatening to compromise the profitability of many mills, our brand new DRT-5500 puts manufacturers back in control of their energy costs, for substantial annual savings,” confirms Lydia Bley, Product Managing Director, BTG Instruments.
Why measure freeness?
‘Freeness’ is a measure of the rate at which water drains from a pulp suspension, and is used to assess the drainage and drying characteristics of pulp during stock preparation.
BTG’s DRT-5500 Freeness Inline measures drainage independent of fiber properties and pulp behavior, with results provided as Canadian Standard Freeness (CSF) or Schopper-Riegler (°SR) values.
Through its advanced design and unique, revolutionary technology, the DRT-5500 delivers the very highest levels of accuracy and repeatability.
Cut costs, improve your process
Easier, smaller, smarter, lighter – the DRT-5500 Freeness Inline combines exceptional performance and ease of use with a versatility that makes it perfect for just about any application where freeness matters.
Featuring a unique measuring system built around the very latest technology, BTG’s DRT-5500 is in a class of its own – there’s simply no comparable unit on the market.
Key benefits include:
- Single point measurement for fastest results and tightest possible process control.
- Direct measurement and built-in compensation for consistency and temperature variations, for precise, highly reliable results – guaranteed.
- Highest level of installation flexibility – can be installed completely independent of pipe angle.
- The lightest, most compact unit on the market, weighing just 14kg.
- Automatic cleaning with 50°C warm water for drastically prolonged manual cleaning intervals.
- Full compatibility with previous installations – just take the old one out and plug the new one in!
- Based on BTG’s standard electronic platform for advanced communication and control.
Modular design to facilitate servicing.
BTG is an acknowledged world expert in freeness measurement and control, with over 1,000 DRT-series transmitters installed in leading mills worldwide. The new DRT-5500 Freeness Inline leverages that solid reputation and long experience to deliver even higher performance.
To find out more about how the DRT-5500 Freeness Inline transmitter can help cut costs and boost your productivity, or to arrange for an onsite trial, talk to your local BTG representative.