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Johnson-Fluiten and Kadant Johnson together offering the best solutions to the corrugated market.
The Corrugated and Paper & Pulp markets have always been a fundamental sector for Kadant Johnson and Johnson-Fluiten. On these markets, where we are the undisputed leader, we work with the main manufacturers worldwide and with all the end users. Therefore, we are able to offer customized solutions and utilize our expertise and tradition to build up the best options with our high-quality products. The first product that is most importantly supplied is the Rotary union, used to bring the steam inside the roller and to extract the condensate. Within many years of experience on the field, the Kadant Group has developed a rotary union with unique characteristics for this market, the CorrPro
Johnson-Fluiten R-RH Series Rotary Joints allow you to transfer a fluid (under pressure or vacuum) from a stationary part to a rotating part of a machine without leaking to the outside by rotating around an axis. But what are they made of? Let's find out in the following article. They are mainly differentiated on the basis of the number of passages, the type of fluid, the operating conditions (pressure and temperature, rotation speed), the environment and the intended use: they are used in plastics plants , in paper and printing industry, in chemical industry, in food production, pharmaceutical applications, agricultural equipment, washing plants, automotive plants, steel production plants, textile industries, rubber, packaging, machine tools, automation and robotics.
Marco Golla works as a business developer in Johnson-Fluiten. Working for the company for more than 18 years, he has developed his expertise during the years and improved his skills even more to offer the best options to improve energy saving, efficiency and productivity in industrial processes. Q. Hi Marco. Thank you for making the time for this interview. How long have you been part of Johnson-Fluiten? Could you share your journey inside the company? A. To be honest I feel part of this company because I started my journey in Johnson-Fluiten when the company was established. My journey began long time ago in Fluiten, where I started in the technical office, when the drawings were still made on the drafting machine. I continued in the sales office as an internal sales manager of mechanical seals, and then I was assigned an area as an Area Sales Manager. It allowed me to get a lot of technical and commercial experience. Afterwards
The ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU was published on 29 March 2014, by the European Parliament. It refers to the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The aim of of the directive is to allow the free trade of ‘ATEX’ equipment and protective systems within the EU by removing the need for separate testing and documentation for each member state. See it as a equipment passport for the countries in the EU. It is not replacing the CE marking for the machine directive. It is an additional requirement for some of the components In the USA a similar standard that is the HAZLOC standard. This standard also defines and classifies hazardous locations such as explosive atmospheres. ATEX in simple terms is trying to avoid that in a dangerous environment a component is able to set a fire or an explosion. In a dangerous environment like explosive gasses, dust or fibers it doe
Kadant was recently recognized by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) for excellence in environmental stewardship, promotion of social well-being, and contributions to economic prosperity. The annual award distinguishes organizations that transparently manage their corporate social responsibilities while being held accountable to its stakeholders. The 2020 Sustainability Award winners were selected by a committee that included members of the AIM Sustainability Roundtable, along with external experts in the field. AIM initiated the Sustainability Roundtable in 2011 to provide employers the opportunity to exchange sustainability best practices and has attracted hundreds of participants
Always looking for sustainable and efficient solutions, Johnson Fluiten decided to apply the latest technological innovations to discontinued products as well, in order to be able to supply more performing products to our customers. We are aware that the investment of an expensive CNC machine can be active in your production for decades. For this reason, with the support of the research and development department, we have developed a new product, which can be mounted on all old Flexi Sigma machines: ROTARY UNIONS TYPE G This new joint can work with coolant, MQL, pressurized air and run dry. The new mechanical seal excludes any leakage during the switching phase. Learn more on this link: G/50490/0000
Green energy generating a more sustainable world: Discover how Johnson-Fluiten Rotary improved Kaplan Turbines’ efficiency, productivity and energy saving. Kaplan hydroelectric turbines have been using Johnson-Fluiten rotary unions for years. The precision manufacturing continuous improvement and service have made Johnson-Fluiten an appreciated partner. The Kaplan turbine, invented 1912, has been a long, proven solution for generating green energy. Kaplan turbines have an efficiency of more than 90%. Controlling the rpm, which is typically between 50-500 rpm, is important to optimize the efficiency.
Johnson-Fluiten is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation since the beginning of this crisis. In compliance with the latest ministerial decisions, we will remain operational in order to guarantee the continuity of supplies to all activities who will keep production active during this period. With precautionary measures in place, we are aiming to maintain full operability across all Johnson-Fluiten operations We are adopting all safety measures to protect the health of our employees, while working at the same time to provide the best service and information for every customer Johnson-Fluiten is using forms of remote working (Smart working), suspended business travel and has also prepared specific procedures to reduce the negative impact of any potential interruption of our business activities; External couriers transporting goods to and from Johnson-Fluiten warehouses have been asked to comply with the preventive hygiene measures. At present,