ACTA 4-screw Bale opener for the paper industry – 31253

ACTA 4-screw Bale opener for the paper industry customizated by BEMA. The 4-screw bale opener is an example of the capability of BEMA to collaborate with the final client.

What is a normal bale opener application from BEMA?

• Typically, our ACTA solutions involve light customizations to a semi-standard machine
• It is possible to make minor changes to give the machine a unique setup

In this particular case, the ACTA Bale opener is heavily customized due to the specific requirements of the material flow process and needs for high capacity.

In close cooperation with the customer, BEMA has designed and developed an ACTA machine with unique features for the bale opener.

Key features for the 4-screw Bale opener

• Hydraulic control of the entire backwall of the ACTA to manage the outlet opening
• A remote control to adjust the hydraulic gate
• An additional filler hopper mounted  on top of the original to improve the loading control
• An inspection hatch in the extended filler hopper, with a safety switch to stop operations if the hatch is accidentally opened
• An enhanced gear setup for optimal power use and reliability
• A full control panel with cables in/cables out configuration. Delivered with a touchscreen and PLC from Siemens
• Frequency invertersfrom the gearbox manufacturer
• PROFINET components integrated to control and synchronize the ACTA Bale opener with the factory operations.

The functions of this ACTA 4-screw Bale opener

1. The ACTA 4-screw Bale opener is designed to open and loosen compressed paper bales at a paper mill
2. The bales need to be processed and separated before they are pushed forward into a large pulper tank
3. The pulper tank converts the paper into a pumpable slurry by adding a water and agitating the mixture
4. This step breaks down the paper fibers and lignin, laying the groundwork for the production of new paper in later phases

The ACTA bale opener uses four individually screw rotors to work and mix the material inside the bin before pushed under the hydraulic port into the pulper. The customer can control the output flow and the processing duration for each bale by adjusting the backwall port using a remote control. The more the port is opened, the faster the baled material is released.

This ACTA project where a replacement of an older ACTA model at the customer’s facility, highlighting the high levels of customer satisfaction with ACTA products and their desire to continue a strong and good cooperation for more years to come.

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