New tissue converting line

A new Tissue Converting line in the Northwest UK required a specialist solution for removing “Nubbins” or “Cookies”—waste ends produced when large Parent Reels are rewound into smaller Logs and cut into tissue rolls by a fast-rotating log saw.

Paramount Waste, with a proven track record in this field, was invited to quote for a system that limited dust generation and offered enhanced efficiency. The approach simulates Venturi principles, a precision fan generates high-velocity airflow through ducting, drawing the waste product from the converting machine into a bespoke pick-up beneath the log saw outfeed. From there, ductwork routes the waste vertically into the roof space, avoiding floor clutter and removing all contact between the product and chopper fans, thereby limiting dust.

The waste stream travels to a Paramount Airscreen Separator. This unit uses a heavy-duty screen and velocity controls to separate the waste, which falls into a compactor or baler below, from the conveying air which is vented to the outside via a balance fan.

Key system benefits include:

Reduced power and utility costs thanks to lower fan size requirements.
Less fan noise and no chopping blades to dull or maintain.
Improved fan bearing life, as only air is moved.
Optional filter system can be omitted if site permits due to minimal dust.
Air can be drawn from outside to preserve factory heating.
The system was also designed for scalability—ready for a second line and additional upgrades as needed. For noise-sensitive environments, Paramount offered soundproof enclosures, inlet/outlet silencers, and lagged ductwork.