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Vacuum System Audit

Reduce Energy Costs. Improve Stability. Increase Performance.

The vacuum system is one of the largest energy consumers of a paper machine — yet in many mills it receives limited attention over time. Modifications due to grade changes, production increases, and years of incremental adjustments often lead to systems that are no longer optimally configured.

The result: significant, untapped savings potential in many installations.

Our vacuum system audit creates transparency and clearly identifies economically viable optimization opportunities — including a transparent calculation of return on investment.

What We Do for You

Comprehensive On-Site Assessment
We evaluate the actual condition of your vacuum system directly at the machine. This includes measuring air flows, assessing energy consumption, and identifying installation or operational deficiencies.

In addition, we analyze system-related irregularities such as pulsations that may negatively affect production stability and paper quality.

Structured System Evaluation and Clear Visualization
Based on the collected data, we perform a systematic analysis of your vacuum system and present all relevant interactions in a clear and transparent format. This makes it immediately visible where energy is being lost, where performance reserves exist — and what causes disruptive pulsations.

In many cases, we are able to clearly identify the root causes and define targeted corrective actions.

Clear Recommendations with Financial Evaluation
You receive a structured report including:

  • Identified weaknesses and improvement areas
  • Prioritized, actionable recommendations
  • Quantified energy and cost savings
  • Assessment of potential capacity increases

We frequently identify optimization measures that pay back within just a few months.

Your Business Benefits

✔ Reduced energy consumption and operating costs
✔ Fast payback of implemented measures
✔ Improved production stability through reduced pulsations
✔ Increased machine availability
✔ Higher production capacity
✔ Reliable basis for investment decisions

Our audit does not only provide technical insight — it delivers a solid financial foundation for decision-making. You gain clarity on which measures truly create value — and how quickly they will pay off.