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ANDRITZ COMPACT PRESS services

ANDRITZ understands and respects the importance of equipment performance and availability. These are key factors for our customers profitability. As the original equipment manufacturer of COMPACT PRESS our service portfolio supports the whole lifecycle of these presses starting from the first generation to the latest COMPACT PRESS design. ANDRITZ combines manufacturing excellence, stringent quality standards, and process knowhow to deliver reliable and efficient solutions to all COMPACT PRESSES around the globe. Our focus has always been not only to assure- but also continuously improve durability, runability and efficiency of the washing equipment. Most of the innovations present on the latest generation COMPACT PRESS are also available as upgrades to older generation presses. Our service personnel are highly trained and experienced in various scopes from single machines to full production lines, always with the customer needs in focus.

Strong global presence

With a balanced mix of global and local presence, ANDRITZ can support COMPACT PRESS users around the globe. Our service network is close to our customers to be able to guarantee the best possible and prompt service. With the support of our global product managers, we are committed to provide the most efficient solution for each customer case.

Maintenance agreements

The maintenance agreements are made to secure the availability of COMPACT PRESSES through a long-term partnership. Preventive maintenance features and sustainable asset management with calculable maintenance costs lift the predictability of the lifecycle costs to a new level. Agreements are tailor-made based on customer needs and requirements.

Unique concept

ANDRITZ long experience in wash press technology makes us unique that we can adopt and implement our technology and knowhow not only in our own COMPACT PRESS washers, but also in competitors wash presses for anything from shutdown maintenance to modernizations. It therefore makes it easier for our customers to move forward in their investment plans since ANDRITZ can provide everything that might be needed for the project.

Fast supply of spare parts

ANDRITZ spare part portfolio covers OEM parts for COMPACT PRESSES and its predecessors. We have an extensive inventory of the most common and critical spare parts for fast delivery. Our valuable inspection and maintenance plan helps COMPACT PRESS users to predict and prepare themselves to planned shutdowns with correct parts, time schedule and right number of resources.

Retrofits and improvements into latest technology

ANDRITZ offers a comprehensive range of COMPACT PRESS retrofits to ensure smooth and reliable operation for longer shutdown intervals.
Retrofitting the equipment with new components that were not yet available when the machine was originally built will bring new features to

  • Safety
  • Machine performance
  • Maintenance
  • Lifetime

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Reduced energy consumption and simplified maintenance with pla­netary gears.

Upgrade highlights

New drums and refurbishment of drums

  • End ring upgrade
  • Lining upgrades
  • Screen plates


Seal solutions

  • Drum end seal upgrades
  • Bearing seal upgrades
  • Improved materials for improved
    lifetime and performance

Main drive upgrade

  • hydraulic / electrical planetary gear
    upgrade

Anti-rewet technology - UniDry

 

Screw solutions

  • Screw drive upgrades, gearbox /
    belt drive options
  • Discharge screw with integrated dilution
  • Centre fed distribution screw upgrade

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Integrated, dynamic discharge screw dilution eliminates the need for separate dilution device and stabilizes standpipe operation.

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