What is a component? IDCON uses the word “component” to describe an item that is highly repetitive for preventive maintenance purposes. For example, the AC motor on the infeed hydraulic unit is composed of several components or machine elements. The infeed hydraulic unit is a highly repetitive unit often found in paper mills, refineries, mines, etc. AC motors are a component that is reoccurring as well.
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Strong technical program opened PaperWeek Canada.
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News from companies in our industry responding to the crisis in admirable ways.
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Four European industry leaders comment on how their companies have responded to the global pandemic.
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Read More »Pulp and Paper Must Play a Part in Mitigating Climate Change
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AVRE pays utmost attention to product quality, reliability, and equipment efficiency; yet AVRE’s most important requirement is operational safety. The converting line is handled primarily by blind or visually impaired operators, who make up over 75 percent of AVRE’s direct labor force.
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