Paper Machine Repair

At a Glance

Our customer faced significant production delays when a paper machine went down for several days. FSC provided immediate on-site service, removing a seized pin and installing a new cylinder. With the machine restored within hours, our customer quickly resumed production, reinforcing FSC’s value as a reliable service partner for complex mill equipment challenges.

The Challenges

Our customer experienced critical downtime when a seized pin on a paper machine prevented the removal of a failed cylinder. This caused the machine to be offline for several days, the situation escalated quickly, putting pressure on operations to restore functionality without causing further damage to surrounding components.

• Seized Pin Failure: A stuck pin made it impossible to remove a bad cylinder on the paper machine.
• Extended Downtime: The paper machine had been down for several days, impacting mill output.
• High Operational Pressure: As part of a major global packaging company, the mill needed rapid recovery to maintain production flow.

The Solutions

FSC responded with immediate on-site service, bringing a combination of mechanical expertise and hydraulic knowledge to the job. The team worked efficiently to remove the obstruction and replace the failed component.

• Pin Removal & Cylinder Access: Four hours of torching, cutting, and drilling to free the seized pin.
• Rapid Cylinder Installation: Once cleared, the new cylinder was installed in just 30 minutes.

The Benefits

• Faster Production Recovery: Machine operation was restored within hours.
• Accurate Troubleshooting: FSC identified the root cause quickly, preventing repeat failures and guesswork.
• Reduced Operational Costs: Quick restoration limited lost production time and avoided extended repair expenses.
• Stronger Customer Confidence: Rapid service and problem solving resulted in an immediate rush order from the mill.