The BTF Dilution Control System for Headboxes, exclusive from GL&V, allows existing headboxes to employ high-performance state-of-the-art dilution profiling regardless of the vintage or style of the headbox technology, or the OEM supplier. This add-on system delivers all the advantages of consistency profiling for a fraction of the cost of a new dilution profiling headbox system. The BTF Dilution Control System provides unparalleled CD 2-Sigma Dry Weight Profile Control. Reduced variability in CD weight distribution translates into reduced sheet caliper variation, and very often provides reduced moisture variability. These changes can result in significant energy savings through more efficient pressing and better face contact in the dryer sections. BTF Dilution profiling (a.k.a. consistency profiling) improves sheet quality and machine productivity with as little as 10% dilution water.  The natural stock delivery of the BTF System improves sheet edges and often increases usable sheet width when added to an existing headbox system. The BTF also acts as a highly efficient and effective pulsation dampening device. The flow turn down ratio of the BTF Distributor is unmatched by any other flow spreading technology, thereby providing existing paper machines with substantial flexibility in their grade mix. 

BTF Dilution Control Technology not only provides substantial improvements in CD 2-Sigma Dry Weight control when applied to existing headboxes, but it can also bring improved fiber orientation profiles (TSO), tensile ratio profiles (TSI) as well as sheet formation characteristics when employed with a full BTF Headbox System – Air Pad Rectifier Roll or Hydraulic. These extremely versatile & effective systems consist of three separate modules, each of which bring significant performance enhancement over conventional headbox technologies. The BTF modules can even be installed separately to provide an inexpensive, phased approach to achieving world class headbox performance. With our installation list growing rapidly, GL&V is poised to be the world leader in Headbox Dilution Control Technology.

GL&V’s Pulp & Paper Division proudly announces their full and exclusive ownership of BTF technology and has exclusive rights to market the BTF system world-wide.

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