PAPER making! g! g FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL ® Volume 11, Number 2 2025
DIGIFORTE, A NEW DEVELOPMENT IN SLICE LIP CONTROL EFFICIENCY
DigiForte actuators installed side by side In the paper industry, precision and cost-efficiency are essential for maintaining quality and productivity. Profiling actuators are critical components in slice control systems of a headbox, directly impacting paper quality and production output. While upgrading from manual adjustment to automated slice control is already an effective way to enhance basis weight uniformity, there remains a need to further optimize costs while improving processes to achieve peak performance. DigiForte, a recent addition from Tasowheel, represents an effort to address this challenge. Building on the established Forte (slice control) actuator series, DigiForte integrates practical design updates and new features while maintaining affordability. Its development responds to the industry’s demand for tools that improve performance with a fast return of investment. Addressing Industry Needs The development of DigiForte was guided by the need for actuators that strike a balance between performance and cost. While traditional actuators are often effective, accurate and durable, their pricing can limit accessibility for cost-sensitive applications. “We aimed to reduce production costs while preserving reliability,” explains Joakim Stenius, Senior Product Manager at Tasowheel. This approach influenced both the design and manufacturing processes, resulting in a product tailored to practical industry requirements. Enhancements in Functionality DigiForte introduces several notable features, including a digital display that replaces the traditional mechanical dial gauge used to show piston position. This display provides both the relative and absolute positions of the actuator, offering more comprehensive operational data.
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