Pulp & Paper
Stabilize Your Paper Machine. Reduce Breaks. Improve Quality.
Paper machines are some of the largest and most complex rotating systems in the world. Any vibration drift can cascade into sheet breaks and quality defects.
Why Pulp & Paper Chooses Chladni
Your production depends on:
Press Rolls
Refiners & Stock Pumps
Couch Rolls
Agitators & Mixers
Vacuum Pumps & Blowers
Dryers & Cylinders
Where Drift Becomes Expensive
These are the problems Chladni sees early — long before operators can.
A press roll drifting
We use your vibration data to detect:
sheet breaks → long downtime
Micro-instability
A dryer roll vibrating
We use your vibration data to detect:
moisture inconsistency → quality defects
Micro-instability
A vacuum pump degrading
We use your vibration data to detect:
poor dewatering → unstable production
Micro-instability
A bearing wearing in a calendar stack
We use your vibration data to detect:
thickness variation → scrap
Micro-instability
A refiner pump misaligned
We use your vibration data to detect:
fiber variability → quality swings
Micro-instability
Explore the benefits of using Chladni
Your production depends on:
| Scenario | Before | With Chladni |
|---|---|---|
| Production Stops | Sheet breaks and unplanned stops | Early alerts prevent mechanical instability |
| Quality | Variable moisture and inconsistent quality | Stable rolls, stable sheet, stable production |
| Energy | High energy usage | Less mechanical friction → lower load → lower consumption |
| Equipment Life | Expensive roll rebuilds | Early detection prevents damage |
| Operations | Constant firefighting | Predictable reliability and smoother operation |
Results Mills Typically See
Every hour saved is thousands of dollars recovered.
Fewer Sheet Breaks
Fewer Sheet Breaks
Fewer Sheet Breaks
Reduced Downtime
Reduced Downtime
Reduced Downtime
Dryers & Cylinders
Uneven product quality & rejected batches
Uneven product quality & rejected batches
Vacuum Pumps & Blowers
Rising energy costs
Rising energy costs
Refiners & Stock Pumps
Constant troubleshooting
Constant troubleshooting
Agitators & Mixers
Missing production targets
Missing production targets
Better Uptime Across Press, Dryer, and Calendar Sections
Stress and uncertainty
Stress and uncertainty
How Chladni Works
Learn
Sensors learn each roll and pump's normal vibration pattern.
Detect
AI detects early drift long before it becomes a break.
Diagnose
Physics-based rules identify the likely mechanical cause.
Predict
The system predicts severity and urgency.
Guide
Operators get clear actions to stabilize the machine.
Chladni helps pulp & paper mills:
Reduce Sheet Breaks
Extend Roll Life
Improve Mechanical Health
Lower Energy Usage
Stabilize Quality
Increase Uptime
Reduce Sheet Breaks
Extend Roll Life
Improve Mechanical Health
Lower Energy Usage
Stabilize Quality
Increase Uptime
Reduce Sheet Breaks
Extend Roll Life
Improve Mechanical Health
Built for high-speed, continuous production environments.
Lower Energy Usage
Stabilize Quality
Increase Uptime
Reduce Sheet Breaks
Extend Roll Life
Improve Mechanical Health
Frequently Asked
Questions
Will installing Chladni require us to re-validate our equipment or file a new regulatory submission?
No.Chladni is designed as a Non-Invasive Overlay.
No PLC Contact: Our sensors are completely independent of your machine’s control logic. We do not write back to the PLC or alter process parameters.
No Re-Validation: Because the installation does not impact the validated state or control strategy of the equipment, it typically qualifies as a "monitoring-only" addition, requiring no re-validation or complex change control.
How is the hardware installed? Do we need to shut down the line? A: Installation is wireless, tool-free, and requires zero downtime.
Installation is wireless, tool-free, and requires zero downtime.
Wireless & Non-Invasive: Our sensors attach to the external chassis of your assets (motors, pumps, gearboxes) using industrial-grade adhesive.
Rapid Deployment: A single line can be outfitted in under a few hours without stopping production.
Are the sensors safe for Cleanroom and GMP environments?
Yes. Our pharma-grade sensor nodes are designed with smooth, non-shedding enclosures that are IP67/IP69K rated. They are resistant to standard cleaning agents (VHP, Isopropyl Alcohol) and do not introduce particulate risk into sterile environments.
Does this system comply with Data Integrity (ALCOA+)?
Absolutely. While Chladni operates as a monitoring layer, all data is encrypted end-to-end, time-stamped, and immutable. We provide full audit trails for every alert and user interaction, supporting your site’s 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliance strategies.
Can we integrate this data into our existing e-Logbook or MES?
Yes. We don't want to create a data silo. Chladni offers an open API to feed machine health status directly into your existing MES (e.g., Werum PAS-X, Rockwell PharmaSuite) or Quality Management System, automating the "Maintenance Required" entry in your electronic logbooks.
Will installing Chladni require us to re-validate our equipment or file a new regulatory submission?
No.Chladni is designed as a Non-Invasive Overlay.
No PLC Contact: Our sensors are completely independent of your machine’s control logic. We do not write back to the PLC or alter process parameters.
No Re-Validation: Because the installation does not impact the validated state or control strategy of the equipment, it typically qualifies as a "monitoring-only" addition, requiring no re-validation or complex change control.
How is the hardware installed? Do we need to shut down the line? A: Installation is wireless, tool-free, and requires zero downtime.
Installation is wireless, tool-free, and requires zero downtime.
Wireless & Non-Invasive: Our sensors attach to the external chassis of your assets (motors, pumps, gearboxes) using industrial-grade adhesive.
Rapid Deployment: A single line can be outfitted in under a few hours without stopping production.
Are the sensors safe for Cleanroom and GMP environments?
Yes. Our pharma-grade sensor nodes are designed with smooth, non-shedding enclosures that are IP67/IP69K rated. They are resistant to standard cleaning agents (VHP, Isopropyl Alcohol) and do not introduce particulate risk into sterile environments.
Does this system comply with Data Integrity (ALCOA+)?
Absolutely. While Chladni operates as a monitoring layer, all data is encrypted end-to-end, time-stamped, and immutable. We provide full audit trails for every alert and user interaction, supporting your site’s 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliance strategies.
Can we integrate this data into our existing e-Logbook or MES?
Yes. We don't want to create a data silo. Chladni offers an open API to feed machine health status directly into your existing MES (e.g., Werum PAS-X, Rockwell PharmaSuite) or Quality Management System, automating the "Maintenance Required" entry in your electronic logbooks.
Will installing Chladni require us to re-validate our equipment or file a new regulatory submission?
No.Chladni is designed as a Non-Invasive Overlay.
No PLC Contact: Our sensors are completely independent of your machine’s control logic. We do not write back to the PLC or alter process parameters.
No Re-Validation: Because the installation does not impact the validated state or control strategy of the equipment, it typically qualifies as a "monitoring-only" addition, requiring no re-validation or complex change control.
How is the hardware installed? Do we need to shut down the line? A: Installation is wireless, tool-free, and requires zero downtime.
Installation is wireless, tool-free, and requires zero downtime.
Wireless & Non-Invasive: Our sensors attach to the external chassis of your assets (motors, pumps, gearboxes) using industrial-grade adhesive.
Rapid Deployment: A single line can be outfitted in under a few hours without stopping production.
Are the sensors safe for Cleanroom and GMP environments?
Yes. Our pharma-grade sensor nodes are designed with smooth, non-shedding enclosures that are IP67/IP69K rated. They are resistant to standard cleaning agents (VHP, Isopropyl Alcohol) and do not introduce particulate risk into sterile environments.
Does this system comply with Data Integrity (ALCOA+)?
Absolutely. While Chladni operates as a monitoring layer, all data is encrypted end-to-end, time-stamped, and immutable. We provide full audit trails for every alert and user interaction, supporting your site’s 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliance strategies.
Can we integrate this data into our existing e-Logbook or MES?
Yes. We don't want to create a data silo. Chladni offers an open API to feed machine health status directly into your existing MES (e.g., Werum PAS-X, Rockwell PharmaSuite) or Quality Management System, automating the "Maintenance Required" entry in your electronic logbooks.
Will installing Chladni require us to re-validate our equipment or file a new regulatory submission?
No.Chladni is designed as a Non-Invasive Overlay.
No PLC Contact: Our sensors are completely independent of your machine’s control logic. We do not write back to the PLC or alter process parameters.
No Re-Validation: Because the installation does not impact the validated state or control strategy of the equipment, it typically qualifies as a "monitoring-only" addition, requiring no re-validation or complex change control.
How is the hardware installed? Do we need to shut down the line? A: Installation is wireless, tool-free, and requires zero downtime.
Installation is wireless, tool-free, and requires zero downtime.
Wireless & Non-Invasive: Our sensors attach to the external chassis of your assets (motors, pumps, gearboxes) using industrial-grade adhesive.
Rapid Deployment: A single line can be outfitted in under a few hours without stopping production.
Are the sensors safe for Cleanroom and GMP environments?
Yes. Our pharma-grade sensor nodes are designed with smooth, non-shedding enclosures that are IP67/IP69K rated. They are resistant to standard cleaning agents (VHP, Isopropyl Alcohol) and do not introduce particulate risk into sterile environments.
Does this system comply with Data Integrity (ALCOA+)?
Absolutely. While Chladni operates as a monitoring layer, all data is encrypted end-to-end, time-stamped, and immutable. We provide full audit trails for every alert and user interaction, supporting your site’s 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliance strategies.
Can we integrate this data into our existing e-Logbook or MES?
Yes. We don't want to create a data silo. Chladni offers an open API to feed machine health status directly into your existing MES (e.g., Werum PAS-X, Rockwell PharmaSuite) or Quality Management System, automating the "Maintenance Required" entry in your electronic logbooks.