Metal for Pulp and Paper Industry: A Buyer Guide

Metal for Pulp and Paper Industry: A Buyer Guide

Short answer: Pulp and paper mills use 316 and duplex stainless for digesters and wet-end chemical service, hardened steel for wear rollers, and stainless or galvanized steel for screens, deckles and conveyors, balancing corrosion resistance, abrasion life and cost across the dirty, wet process.

At a Glance

Metal for Pulp and Paper Industry: A Buyer Guide chart
Figure 1 – Metal for Pulp and Paper Industry: A Buyer Guide overview.

A Wet, Chemical Fight

Bleach, steam and abrasion attack the metal, so stainless leads wet service, with data in our Corrosion Resistance Guide and grade map in our Corrosion Protection Guide.

Digesters and Wet End

316 and duplex resist the digester and bleach plant, detailed in our Duplex Stainless Supplier ve Chemical Processing Guide; welding in our Stainless Welding Guide.

Rollers and Screens

Hardened steel rollers and stainless screens resist wear and stay clean, with finish in our Surface Treatment Guide and wear plates in our Wear Plate Guide.

Sourcing and Care

Buyers confirm grade and finish via our Mill Test Certificate Guide ve Surface Roughness Guide; packing is in our Export Packing Guide.

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Which metal for digesters?

316 and duplex stainless resist the chemical and steam environment.

Why duplex in bleach plants?

Duplex adds strength and chloride resistance at lower cost than 316.

What for wear rollers?

Hardened and surface-treated steel resists the abrasive stock.

Are screens stainless?

Yes – 304 or 316 stainless screens stay clean and resist rust.

How is grade verified?

Mill certificate and PMI confirm chemistry for each duty.

Source Pulp and Paper Metal with HXSCO

HXSCO supplies duplex, 316 stainless, hardened steel and galvanized steel for digesters, rollers, screens and conveyors. Send your equipment list for a quote.

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