In corrugated box production, energy consumption reduction and process improvement are of extremely important significance to the company's cost control and sustainable development.
First, process improvements are made from an equipment perspective to reduce energy consumption. In traditional corrugated cardboard production lines, heating equipment is a major energy consumer. New high-efficiency and energy-saving heating systems can be used, such as electromagnetic induction heating technology to replace traditional resistance heating. Electromagnetic induction heating can transfer heat to corrugated cardboard more concentratedly, reducing heat loss, thereby significantly reducing energy consumption. At the same time, the transmission system of the equipment is optimized, and high-precision variable frequency speed-regulating motors are used to adjust the equipment's operating speed in real time according to production needs, avoid equipment idling or low-speed and high-energy-consuming operation, and improve energy utilization efficiency. For example, in the cardboard forming process, precise speed control allows the paper to pass through each process smoothly, reducing additional energy consumption such as paper jams and restarts caused by speed mismatch.
Secondly, the selection of raw materials and optimization of treatment processes are also crucial. Choosing high-quality and adaptable base paper can reduce the scrap rate during the production process. For example, the moisture content of the base paper should be controlled within a reasonable range. If it is too high or too low, it will affect the molding quality of the cardboard and lead to increased energy consumption. Before the base paper enters the production line, pre-treatment links, such as precise moisture adjustment equipment, are added to make the moisture of the base paper uniform and stable. In addition, the development and use of lightweight corrugated cardboard structural design can reduce the use of base paper while ensuring the strength of the carton, and indirectly reduce the energy consumption in the production process. For example, the combination of micro-corrugated structure and high-strength base paper can It can not only meet the packaging needs, but also reduce the overall weight.
Furthermore, improvements should be made in production process management. Introduce an intelligent production management system to conduct real-time monitoring and data analysis of the entire production process. Through data collection and analysis, the energy consumption of each production link can be accurately grasped, and abnormal energy consumption points can be discovered and adjusted in a timely manner. For example, in the use of glue, the amount of glue applied is precisely controlled according to the production speed and area of the cardboard to avoid glue waste and increased drying energy consumption caused by excessive glue. At the same time, production orders should be reasonably arranged to reduce frequent switching and starting and stopping of production lines, improve the continuity of production, and reduce the impact of high energy consumption when equipment is started.
Finally, focus on employee training and technological innovation incentives. Employees are direct participants in the production process. Strengthen energy-saving awareness training for employees so that they are familiar with advanced energy-saving production processes and operating techniques, and can consciously take energy-saving measures in daily production. Enterprises should also establish a technological innovation incentive mechanism to encourage employees to propose and participate in energy-saving process improvement projects, such as setting up an innovation award fund to reward teams or individuals who have made outstanding contributions to energy consumption reduction and process improvement, so as to form a full-scale participation in energy saving. The good atmosphere of consumption reduction promotes the continuous optimization of the corrugated box production process and the continuous reduction of energy consumption.
