Cellulose Insulation

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Fibretec Production Lines
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Fibretec 1000

Fibretec 1000
Basic economical system
1,0001,200 kg/hour
7080 bags/hour

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The Fibretec 1000 is an economical system for

those entering the cellulose-insulation manufacturing
business. It consists of a basic solution with highquality equipment optimised for 1,000 kg/hour
capacity. The manually operated paper-feeding and
insulation-packaging systems are easy to use and
control.
With this system, the recycled paper arrives at
the factory in loose form. Preliminary crushing is
performed by a sturdy hammer mill. Final refining
is handled by a powerful refiner that transforms
the paper into very fluffy insulation, for the best
coverage and lowest settled density. At the end of
the line, the insulation is packed into paper sacks
by a screw-driven packaging unit. Dust collection
is performed effectively via separation of process

air from the material flow this is done by cyclone

separators and by direction the air through the
systems self-cleaning dust-filter unit.
The Fibretec 1000 is offered with several automation
levels. An automated paper-feeding system makes it
possible to use bales of compressed paper as raw
material. Also, two types of packaging systems are
available.
The insulation can be packed into pre-fabricated
paper sacks or pre-fabricated plastic sacks. For
full flexibility, several optional items are offered:
a chemical pulveriser for improved fire-retardant
properties of the chemical additives and a sparkdetection and extinguishing system for greater plant
safety.

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Pre-handling Table
Feeding Conveyor
Hammer Mill
Waste Separator
Blower 1
Cyclone Separator 1
Paper Surge Bin
Feed Device for Chemical
Additive 1

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Feed Device for Chemical

Additive 2
Chemical Blower
Blower 2
Refiner
Blower 3
Cyclone Separator 2
Fibre Surge Bin
Packaging Machines

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Upper Pressing Belt

Lower Pressing Belt
Weighing Conveyor
Dust-Filter Unit
Piping
Electrical Control System
Spare Parts
Chemical Pulveriser (Option)
Spark-Detection & Extinguishing
System (Option)

Technical Data
Effective capacity: 1,000 kg/hour, 16 hours/day, for ~12,800 kg/day (with 80% duty cycle)
Required space: ~400 m2 + ~300 m2 for storing the raw material and final product
Free height of the hall: At least 8,000 mm
Power supply: Voltage: 400/230 V, 50 Hz; connected power ~365 kW (without optional items)

Compressed-air supply: Min. pressure 0.6 MPa, max. 0.7 MPa, flow rate ~600 l/min

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Water supply:

Min. pressure 0.2 MPa, max. 0.6 MPa (only with optional item 25)

Operators: 45 persons per shift

Auxiliary equipment: 1 forklift truck, 12 hand pallet trucks

Paper sack information

Dimensions of a filled sack: 1,000 500 250 mm (H W D)

Weight of a filled sack: 1315 kg (adjustable)

Fibretec 1500

Fibretec 1500
Automated system
1,5001,800 kg/hour
100120 bags/hour
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Advanced and automated system

The Fibretec 1500 includes everything needed for
manufacturing cellulose insulation at up to 1,800 kg
per hour. An advanced version equips the solution
with an automated paper-feeding system that takes
paper bales as raw material the feed of paper to
the process is handled automatically. Also, using
recycled paper collected from households or
processing surplus newsprint from printing houses
is possible. The fully automated version is complete
with automatic packing.
In the first stage, the paper is shredded by an
automatic shredder. The second stage is refining,
performed by a powerful refiner that transforms the
paper into very fluffy insulation, yielding the best
coverage and lowest settled density.

Dosing of the chemical additives is managed with

high precision by volumetric dosing units. Optionally,
the chemical dosing system can be equipped with
weighing sensors and hoists for handling 1,000 kg
chemical sacks.

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Feeding Conveyor
Paper-Shredder
Blower 1
Cyclone Separator 1
Paper Surge Bin
Dosing Device for Chemical
Additive 1
Dosing Device for Chemical
Additive 2

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Chemical Blower
Waste Separator
Blower 2
Refiner
Blower 3
Cyclone Separator 2
Fibre Surge Bin
Hydraulic Press
Flat-Foil Sealing Device

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Weighing Conveyor
Belt Conveyor
Dust-Filter Unit
Piping
Spare Parts
Electrical Control System
Chemical Pulveriser (Option)
Spark-Detection & Extinguishing
System (Option)

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Technical Data

Effective capacity:

Required space:

Free height of the hall:

Power supply:

Compressed-air supply:

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Packaging of the insulation can be performed either

by a manual system using pre-fabricated paper
sacks or by an automated packaging system that
uses a plastic-bag form, fill, and seal unit operated
with plastic foil. Effective dust collection is ensured
by cyclone separators that separate the process air
from the material flow and by the air being passed
through a self-cleaning dust-filter unit.
Offered as optional extras are a chemical pulveriser
for improved fire-retardant properties of the
chemical additives and a spark-detection and
extinguishing system that makes for greater plant
safety.

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1,500 kg/hour, 16 hours/day, for ~19,200 kg/day (with 80% duty cycle)
~400 m2 + ~400 m2 for storing the raw material and final product
At least 9,000 mm
Voltage: 400/230 V, 50 Hz; connected power ~465 kW (without optional items)
Min. pressure 0.6 MPa, max. 0.7 MPa, flow rate ~600 l/min

Water supply: Min. pressure 0.2 MPa, max. 0.6 MPa (only with optional item 24)

Operators:

23 persons per shift

1 forklift truck, 12 hand pallet trucks

Auxiliary equipment:

Packaging

Plastic foil:

Finished bags:

Width of foil roll 1,4501,500 mm, foil thickness 70110 m

Length 780800 mm (adjustable, width 380400 mm,

thickness 325350 mm, weight 1315 kg (adjustable, accuracy 0.5 kg

Fibretec 2000
Advanced automated system
The Fibretec 2000 represents the highest
technology in the cellulose-insulation manufacturing
industry. This production line is optimised for a
capacity of at least 2,000 kg per hour. Only one
key operator is needed to keep production running
smoothly, while anther takes care of the product
storage.
The insulation is created from the paper through a
highly effective two-stage process. An unmanned
shredder breaks the whole paper bales and handles
the shredding. In the second stage, refining is
performed by the powerful refining unit, which
transforms the paper raw material into very fluffy
insulation, giving you the best coverage and lowest
settled density.

For the Full Benefits of Eco-efficiency

2,000 kg/hour
135 bags/hour

The chemical additives are precisely dosed and

continuously weighed before they are mixed
together, to ensure the precise mix ratio desired and
to control consumption of costly additives. Thanks
to the use of hoists, it is easy for the operator to
handle heavy 1,000 kg chemical bags with no fuss.

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Bale Conveyor
Shredder
Blower 1
Cyclone Separator 1
Paper Surge Bin
Dosing Device for Chemical
Additive 1
Dosing Device for Chemical
Additive 2

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Chemical Blower
Waste Separator
Blower 2
Refiner
Blower 3
Cyclone Separator 2
Air-Lock Valve
Fibre Surge Bin
Hydraulic Baler

17. Flat-Foil Fill, Form, and Seal

Device
18. Belt Conveyor
19. Dust-Filter Unit
20. Piping
21. Electrical Control System
22. Spare Parts
23. Chemical Pulveriser (Option)
24. Spark-Detection & Extinguishing
System (Option)

Eco-friendliness significantly less embodied

energy than in fibreglass or rock-wool insulation
A self-sealing insulation material, minimising
unwanted air leaks
Excellent thermal insulation value
Outstanding acoustic properties also
Breathability, evening out the moisture in the
structures
Fire-safety: the material doesnt catch,
propagate, or spread fire
Resistance to rot, fungal growth, and pests
Strong adhesion to the surrounding structures
Local manufacture from recycled paper
User-friendly installation safety, no cutting,
and no waste

The Increasing Demand for

Sustainable Building Products
With cellulose-fibre insulation, a house can be
converted into a carbon sink with ease. Cellulose
insulation is an ecologically sound and economical
thermal and acoustic insulation material, for new
and renovated buildings alike. It is a green material
manufactured from recycled newsprint. Non-toxic
natural minerals are used to protect the insulation
material against fire and rot.
Thermal conductivity: ~0.040 W/mK (actual
values as determined and approved by local
authorities)
Resistance to fire: Cellulose fibre does not
maintain or spread fire (actual classification
based on local requirements)
Conductivity of air: 80120 106 m3/msPa,
depending on installed density

Technical Data

Effective capacity:

Required space:

Free height of the hall:

Power supply:

Compressed-air supply:

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Properties of Cellulose Fibre

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The insulation is packaged by the fully automated

hydraulic baler and bag form, fill, and seal unit.
Dust collection is handled highly effectively through
a two-part solution: cyclone separators keep the
process air separate from the material flow, and the
air is led through a self-cleaning dust-filter unit.
For an even more complete system, the customer
can choose a chemical pulveriser to improve the
fire retardant properties of the chemical additives
and/or a spark-detection and extinguishing system
that increases safety at the plant. Both are optional
extras.

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Why Cellulose Insulation?

Fibretec 2000
Automated advanced system

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2,000 kg/hour, 16 hours/day, for ~25,600 kg/day (with 80% duty cycle)
~450 m2 + ~600 m2 for storing the raw material and final product
At least 9,000 mm
Voltage: 400/230 V, 50 Hz; connected power ~485 kW (without optional items)
Min. pressure 0.6 MPa, max. 0.7 MPa, flow rate ~600 l/min

Water supply: Min. pressure 0.2 MPa, max. 0.6 MPa (only with optional item 23)

Operators:

2 persons per shift

1 forklift truck, 12 hand pallet trucks

Auxiliary equipment:

Packaging

Plastic foil:

Finished bags:

1,000 500 250 mm (H W D)

Length 780800 mm (adjustable, width 380400 mm,
thickness 325350 mm, weight 1315 kg (adjustable, accuracy 0.2 kg

Use of cellulose insulation

The usual methods for installing cellulose
insulation are blowing and spraying.
The result of both is seamless insulation
that fills the entire cavity perfectly.
Using blowing and spraying methods in
installation ensures that the adhesion of
the insulation to the structures remains
unchanged and strong over the years.
Cellulose-fibre insulation can be installed
manually or with special blowing or
spraying machines. Thanks to the
convenient installation methods, no
cutting of the insulation material is
needed.
The Blowing method is commonly used

for horizontal and diagonal structures

for instance, with attics and floors and for
closed walls. The dry insulation material
is blown into the cavity. This fine-grade
material penetrates even the smallest of
holes well and covers the entire cavity
precisely and seamlessly.
Spraying can be used with vertical
structures, such as walls. The insulation
material is moistened with a mist of
water while it is sprayed onto the open
structure. A seamless and draught-free
insulation layer is achieved even in narrow
and complicated spaces. After drying, the
insulation adheres well to the surrounding
structures, which prevents separation
from the structural elements.

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Walls
Density of 3035 kg/m3
Exterior and interior walls
(spray-on method)

Attics
Density of 2530 kg/m3

Density of 4050 kg/m3

Vertical cavities
(dry-blowing method)

Ceilings
Density of 4050 kg/m3
Floors
Density of 3040 kg/m3

Makrons cellulose-insulation technology

provides a turnkey solution for manufacturing
cellulose insulation from recycled newsprint, with
all of the necessary equipment and services. The
delivery provides all the machinery, piping, and
cables, along with the full electrical control system
needed for the processing plant. The services
include supervision of installation and start-up
and even training of the customers personnel.
Furthermore, Makron can assist in addressing many
questions related to end product know-how.

The following amounts of raw materials are

needed for producing 1,000 kg of cellulose-fibre
insulation (figures are approximations):
800900 kg recycled paper (sorted, dry
newsprint)
50100 kg boric acid (H3BO3)
50100 kg borax decahydrate (Na2B4O7*10H2O),
or borax pentahydrate (Na2B4O7*5H2O)
70 paper or plastic bags for packaging

Makron Technology, expertise from Finland.

Comprehensive service concept

Makron is your partner for production machinery.

Today Makron supplies technology and equipment
for manufacturers of cellulose-fibre insulation, log
homes, and prefabricated timber houses.

The professionals at Makron serve customers in

line with a total service concept covering design,
machine manufacture, supplies, installation and
start-up, training, and maintenance. Our service is
accompanied by a customer-specific investment
study, which enables improving the customers
competitiveness, production capacity, and quality.

Makron Technology
Vanha Messilntie 4
FI-15860 HOLLOLA, FINLAND
Tel. +358 3 859 500
makron@makron.com
www.makron.fi