The IBS Paper Performance Group has successfully commissioned a traversing FabriCare ultra-high-pressure cleaning system on a packaging paper machine, enabling substantial energy savings while maintaining high product quality and reducing operating costs.
The project followed a detailed audit of the machine’s vacuum systems. As part of the optimisation programme, the existing conventional wire suction cleaning system was replaced by the FabriCare solution, eliminating the need for a 180 kW vacuum pump and the associated maintenance and spare parts costs. According to IBS, the upgrade has resulted in annual energy savings of approximately 1.44 GWh, while delivering a return on investment within only a few months.
FabriCare systems are designed to ensure continuous and effective cleaning of machine clothing in both the forming and drying sections of paper machines throughout their service life. The technology helps maintain stable operating conditions while reducing overall operating expenses.
In the wet end of the machine, the system contributes to lower water consumption and improved machine cleanliness by eliminating spray mist and reducing deposit formation. Additional benefits include lower chemical usage and further energy savings through the reduction or elimination of suction box vacuum requirements.
The company also offers the FabriCare DryEnd solution, specifically developed for dryer fabrics. According to IBS, this technology helps maintain consistent fabric performance, reduces the frequency of web breaks, improves moisture profile control and enhances heat transfer efficiency during the drying process.
Another advantage highlighted by the company is the elimination of manual fabric cleaning operations. This reduces production interruptions while improving workplace safety by removing the need for personnel to perform cleaning activities in hot operating environments.
IBS Paper Performance Group stated that the successful installation demonstrates how targeted machine clothing cleaning technologies can contribute simultaneously to energy efficiency, operational reliability and sustainability objectives in modern paper production.
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