Fluoron says that the BCS cleans build-up from cans faster and less expensively than other methods, and without having a man in the machine. The mill needs only provide 60-psi air and 30-amp, 220/240-volt single-phase power with neutral line.
The BCS removes starch, size, coating and pitch as well as rust, hot melts and contaminants from recycled pulp. Fluoron says it is faster and more effective than blasting with sand, soda ash, dry ice or grinding.
If necessary, on large machines with heavy build-up, six heads can be used, progressing across the face of the dryer to clean and complete the resurfacing in one pass.
The BCS can also be used on felt rolls to prevent felts from losing their seams and to keep the felts straight. On troublesome felt rolls and stretch rolls, after cleaning Fluoron recommends the installation of Fluoro-Wear 102TM roll covers to eliminate corrosion and build-up which causes high felt wear.
Another Maine mill, which had three of its paper machines cleaned in the past year reports,"The moisture profiles are a lot better and when you can run faster and have better quality, it pays for itself in a hurry."