The pulp and paper industry operates in one of the most demanding environments. Transforming raw materials like wood and waste paper into finished paper products involves multiple stages, each with its own challenges. High temperatures, wet conditions, and the use of mineral and chemical additives all place stress on mechanical equipment. To meet these demands, manufacturers need solutions that ensure plant reliability, operational efficiency, and energy savings—all while keeping costs low and profitability high.
Chesterton’s diverse product portfolio is designed to address these needs, offering advanced solutions for reliability and efficiency in the pulp and paper industry.
With extensive experience in the pulp and paper industry, Chesterton specializes in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of mission-critical equipment at some of the world’s largest facilities. Our deep understanding of paper mill operations enables us to provide solutions that maximize uptime and boost profitability. Chesterton is the trusted partner when it comes to achieving optimal performance in tough pulp and paper applications.
Sealing Reliability
Chesterton® mechanical seals and packing have proven to lower maintenance costs and deliver extended uptime in all paper applications. With suitable polymer seals for the various machine components, Chesterton can help extend operational reliability and MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure). Chesterton product designs help extend the life of worn equipment and meet the demanding reliability requirements within the paper operation.
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- Chesterton Mechanical Seals: Game Changer for Profitability in Pulp and Paper Plants
- Production Efficiency and High Pump Reliability thanks to Innovative Packing Technology
- Chesterton Polymer Seals for Increasing the Efficiency of Paper Machines – the Performance Lies in the Detail
Proven success – Featured Case Studies
EPS
- EPS – Pneumatic Paper Roll Lift Cylinder Retrofit Provides 2+ Years Reliable Performance (28K V-Ring Set)
- EPS – Paperboard plant reduction gear (Polymer Labyrinth Seal)
- EPS – Chesterton® Engineering Polymer Solutions (Polymer Labyrinth Seal)
MSD
- MSD – Closed_Loop System_280_Eliminates_Water_Usage (280 Heavy Duty Dual Cartridge Seal)
- MSD – Reduced Downtime with Chesterton® SplitSeals on Large Split Case Pumps (442 442C Cartridge Split Seal & SpiralTrac)
Packing
- Packing – Paper Mill Improves Equipment Reliability and Safety with Chesterton Solutions (Chesterton AMPS TM Technology and CarbMax)
- Packing – Chesterton AMPSTM Technology Reduces Leakage and Improves Safety in Paper Mill (Chesterton AMPS TM Technology)
- Packing – Paper Mill Eliminates Sleeves Wear with DualPac 2211 (Chesterton DualPac 2211)
- Packing – Upgrading Refiners to 370 SuperSets (Chesterton SuperSet)
Equipment Monitoring
The Chesterton Connect™ system is a simple-to-use data acquisition tool that enables you to monitor your pump and seals operating conditions. Using Bluetooth® technology and a robust design to withstand harsh environments, Chesterton Connect technology makes it easy to monitor
- Equipment vibration
- Surface temperature
- Process temperature
- Process pressure
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Proven success – Featured Case Studies
- Connect – Pump Vibration Issues Identified and Solved with Chesterton Connect (Chesterton Connect)
- Connect – Chesterton 1510 Seal and Connect Monitoring Increase MTBR (Chesterton Connect Monitoring, 1510 Seal)
Industrial Coatings
Chesterton offers a comprehensive portfolio of ARC and Ceramic-Polymer Coatings specifically designed for areas where severe abrasion resistance, long-term corrosion protection even in wet chemical applications, or high-temperature corrosion resistance are required. Whether concrete or steel substrates, the use of Chesterton® coatings – also for surface repairs – can help extend the service life of mechanical equipment.
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Proven success – Featured Case Studies
- Coatings – Transport Screws (ARC 855, ARC BX2)
- Coatings – Log Chain Conveyor and Chute (ARC BX1)
- Coatings – Fiber Flow Drum (ARC 858)
- Coatings – ARC 791 Paperboard Plant Machine Chest Coating (ARC 791)
Performance Lubricants
Chesterton delivers specialty lubricants for motor bearings, pumps, filter presses, blowers, fans, chains and more. Our industrial lubricants and greases are specifically engineered to protect bearings in harsh conditions including load, vibration, water, chemical vapors, and corrosion.
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Proven success – Featured Case Studies
- IL / MRO – 650 AML Lubricant Improves Tree Trunk Transport, Chain Performance in a Sawmill (650 AML)
- IL / MRO – Paper Machine Reliability Increase with Correct Lubrication (615 HTG#2-460)
- IL / MRO – Pulp and Paper Mill Improves Reliability and Increases Productivity (638 EMG 46)
Chesterton – Your Partner for a Reliable and Efficient Plant
Choosing Chesterton means investing in solutions that enhance plant reliability, improve operational efficiency, and reduce energy costs. As a leader in providing solutions tailored to the pulp and paper industry, Chesterton is committed to helping manufacturers operate safely, efficiently, and profitably.
Turn to Chesterton to keep your operations running smoothly, sustainably, and successfully.