Geberit Mapress Stainless Steel has been used to transport liquid glue at Smurfit Kappa's cardboard factory, in Fishersgate.
The leading global packaging manufacturer required new piping for its galvanised starch line as the existing system had become clogged up.
Installed by GRS Mechanical, Geberit Mapress' no hot works and ease of installation made it ideal for the flammable and fast-paced factory environment. The system can also be demounted and is light to install, achieving a neat installation.
The replacement galvanised starch line needed air driven pumps, tappings and the ability to be cleaned with warm water after production so it remains functional. GRS Mechanical removed the majority of the existing 2" galvanised steel pipework, replacing it with 54mm Geberit Mapress Stainless Steel; a strong material that is unaffected by the glue. FKM seal rings ensure exceptional leak protection.
Gary Smith, from GRS Mechanical, said "The success of the new galvanised starch line at the Fishersgate factory has meant that GRS mechanical will be installing the same solution at another Smurfit Kappa site, on Jupiter road in Norwich. The installation was easy and straightforward, GRS uses Geberit Mapress regularly, so is very familiar with the pressing solution."
Smurfit Kappa supplies a range of cardboard-based products, including packaging for the retail, food and postal industrial sectors, with liquid glue integral to bonding corrugated cardboard together.
