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dust collector to resolve negative pressure issues within the building and ensure compliance with NFPA standards regarding combustible dust.
ing floor space for installation of the new high-speed pro- duction equipment. This necessitated the relocation of the scrap collection and baling system to a newly constructed baling room near the facility's loading docks, which mini- mized transportation of finished bales. AES worked close- ly with Tavo and their construction management team to seamlessly transition from the old scrap system to the new system with no loss of production time. A key objective of the facility expansion was to replace
the unsightly, outdated roof-top cyclones with below-roof material sep- arators. The new system incorporated three AES AirSharkTM material sep- arators to deliver scrap to the balers. The high air and mate- rial handling capacity of the AirShark separators effectively managed the increased scrap volume
The system is controlled via a large color touch screen operator interface. Proprietary SMART electrical controls, PLC programming, and effective use of VFD motor con- trols were integrated to manage large motor energy con- sumption and eliminate negative air conditions inside of the facility. Overall, the implementation of the new scrap collection, baling, and dust handling system brought about signifi- cant improvements in capacity, energy efficiency, safety, CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
while significantly improving the cleanliness and overall appearance of the building. To maximize the value of the baled scrap paper, several diverter valves were installed to facilitate paper grade segregation. AES added a new
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