Stock Approach Systems

The Octopus™ stock approach system is a radial-type distributor that supplies forming devices (vats, hydraulic formers or headboxes) with uniform paper machine profiles across the width of the machine without the need for header balancing by recirculation.

When equipped with consistency profiling ability, the Octopus stock approach system allows the control of CD basis weight profile while paper machines are operating. The profile management tool permits the papermaker to minimize variations, improve sheet properties, and increase profitability.

Features

All wetted parts are stainless steel
Automatic air pad pressure compensation control
Optional CD consistency profiling
Applicable to headboxes, hydraulic formers, and vats

Benefits

Provides uniform CD flow/basis weight management
Does not require operator to balance unit in response to flow changes
Dampens pressure pulsation
Reduces entrained air
Reduces fiber floc size
Minimize variation
Improve sheet properties
Increase profitability

Stories

A History of Forming System for Packaging Grades of Paper

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Octopus System Brochure
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FAQ

What makes the Octopus stock approach system different from other systems?

The Octopus stock approach system contains radial distribution and pressure pulse attenuator all in one unit. Other systems only have one of these features. Using the Octopus stock approach system leads to a much flatter profile across the paper sheet because the radial distributor and pressure pulse attenuator work together.

What is the ROI for an Octopus stock approach system?

All applications and systems are unique, but typically, an Octopus stock approach system reaches a return on investment in less than one year.