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ANDRITZ Hydraulic Commander

Proven hydraulic plate positioning and protection systems built on decades of operational experience

The ANDRITZ Hydraulic Commander is a fieldproven hydraulic refiner control, designed to ensure stable operation, reliable refiner protection, and long-term performance. With more than 230 installations worldwide and continuous development, Hydraulic Commander is a well-established solution – not a new concept.

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The challenge

Many refiners are equipped with outdated hydraulic systems or manual plate adjustment devices.

These systems require frequent readjustments, respond too slowly to process changes, and may lead to plate contact, downtime, and reduced plant availability.

The ANDRITZ solution

The ANDRITZ Hydraulic Commander monitors and adjusts the refiner plate gap in real time, ensuring fast response, precise control, and reliable operation.

As a fully automatic monitoring and control system, Hydraulic Commander combines advanced plate positioning with integrated protection and process stability.

Key features include:

  • Control of up to four refiners per system
  • Flexible control strategies based on gap, pressure, or output
  • Seamless integration into existing systems including other OEM refiners

Why customers choose Hydraulic Commander 

Proven in the field

Stable & efficient operation

Advanced refiner protection (AdvaCon)

Optimized lifecycle & maintenance

Flexible retrofit solution

ANDRITZ Hydraulic Commander combines proven experience, a strong global installed base, and a flexible system architecture to support long-term, reliable refiner performance. 

Contact our experts to evaluate your upgrade potential.

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