Facilities - LEVTEK


The LEVTEK has well-equipped laboratories to provide analytical testing to the pulp and paper industry.

Domtar Chip Classifier

  • Used prior to controlled refining and pulping experiments
  • Sorts wood chips by thickness
  • Adjustable range
  • Allows for optimum chip size
 

Digestor

  • For pulping experiments
  • Handles sawdust to chips
  • Multiple Cooling Chemicals

C-E Bauer Fibre Length Analyzer

  • Screens and classifies fibers by length
  • Adjustable fiber length distribution

Noram PFI Mill

  • Refines fibers in pulp samples
  • Roughens smooth pulp fibers creating stronger interlocking bonds 
  • Variable revolution settings

Quantum Bleach Reactor

  • Used for oxygen bleaching experiments
  • Simulates bleaching stages found in mills
  • 100 PSI maximum
  • 10% consistency
  • 100ºC maximum
 
 
 
 
 

Sprout-Waldron Refiner 

  • Breaks down wood chips for refining
 
 
 
 
 

Shive Analyzer

  • Shives can produce poor quality paper, and can cause breaks in paper making process
  • Measures amount of shives present in pulp sample


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