Automatic Self-Cleaning
Water Filters for Pharmaceutical
Reliable Water Filtration Boosts Efficiency in Pulp & Paper Operations
In pulp and paper facilities, water quality plays a critical role in maintaining equipment performance and achieving consistent product results. Operations source water primarily from adjacent rivers and lakes, introducing significant contamination challenges – with increasingly stringent regulatory pressure regarding water usage and discharge quality, effective water filtration has become a critical concern for manufacturers.
Tekleen’s automatic selfcleaning water filters offer a dependable solutionimproving system reliability, supporting sustainability targets, and reducing unplanned downtime
The Problem
Key Challenges in Pulp & Paper Water Management
Fiber and Particulate Contamination Process water in paper mills often contains suspended fibers and solids that clog nozzles, damage pumps, and interfere with critical operations. Traditional filters typically cannot handle paper fibers that become ‘stapled’ to the filter screen.
Spray Nozzle Blockage Nozzle fouling caused by unfiltered water leads to uneven application on belts, felts, and shower systems, increasing scrap rates, quality defects, and manual cleaning needs.
Cooling System Fouling River and lake water introduces contaminants into cooling systems, increasing scaling, biofouling, and debris accumulation – limiting the heat transfer rate and forcing premature shutdowns.
Water Waste and Compliance Pressure Inefficient filtration leads to excessive water usage, higher discharge costs, and increased scrutiny from environmental agencies.
White Water Fiber Management Recycling process water (white water) is essential for operational efficiency, but the high fiber content in the water presents unique challenges, Standard technologies cannot manage these fibers without clogging, creating a constant maintenance burden.
The Solution
The Tekleen Advantage for Pulp & Paper
Eliminates downtime with continuous operation during the cleaning cycle
Removes fibers effectively using wedge wire screen
Protects critical equipment from contaminants that cause wear and downtime
Reduces maintenance costs by eliminating manual filter cleaning
Supports sustainability initiatives through efficient water usage and recycling
Offers compact installation with smaller footprint relative to filtration capacity
Why Pharmaceutical Facilities Choose Tekleen?
Over 40 years of industry leadership in automatic self-cleaning water filters
Short lead times and strong service support
Proven performance in paper mills across North America
ASME-compliant, built with FDA-grade and industrial materials*Remove
Flexible sizing to match various flow rates and system layouts
Pulp & Paper
A Look Into Common Applications in Pulp & Paper Mills
Tekleen automatic self-cleaning filters deliver reliable, high-efficiency water filtration with minimal maintenance, ensuring superior performance for industrial, irrigation, and municipal applications.