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PULP & PAPER PREVENT DOWNTIME ACROSS YOUR MILL’S EQUIPMENT LINE

Get real-time insights into your most vital machinery. Waites provides continuous, real-time vibration analysis, helping pulp, paper, and sawmills proactively prevent failures and maintain operational excellence.

TRUSTED BY LEADERS IN PAPER, PULP, AND WOOD PROCESSING

REAL-TIME VIBRATION INSIGHTS

SHIFT FROM REACTIVE TO PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

Prevent costly quality defects from uneven rollers or overloaded conveyors by proactively identifying issues through real-time vibration and temperature monitoring.

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CONDITION MONITORING DESIGNED FOR
THE MILL FLOOR

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CUTTING-EDGE IIOT TECHNOLOGY

Track critical assets like chip conveyors, kilns, grinders, and fans 24/7 with wireless sensors built for dusty, high-vibration mill conditions.

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ADVANCED MACHINE LEARNING

Powered by 10+ trillion sensor readings and 10+ billion daily updates, our platform identifies subtle failure patterns before they impact production.

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EXPERT HUMAN RELIABILITY INSIGHTS

Get real-time insights from certified vibration analysts who help your team prevent downtime, extend asset life, and improve maintenance planning—so you’re not dealing with surprise breakdowns and get more time back, giving you peace of mind.

REACH FULL ROI IN JUST 3-6 MONTHS
On average, Waites customers reach full ROI in 3-6 months by preventing failures and
reducing costly emergency repairs.
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MILL-READY SOLUTIONS THAT DRIVE PERFORMANCE

  • MINIMIZE COSTS
    Catch equipment issues before they escalate and avoid costly emergency repairs, lost production time, and resource strain.
  • EXTEND EQUIPMENT VISIBILITY
    With 1,500+ sensors per site on average, Waites provides comprehensive coverage of grinders, conveyors, kilns, and more.
  • MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY
    Predictive insights prevent production slowdowns during chipping, pressing, and drying - keeping output on schedule.
  • INTEGRATE SEAMLESSLY
    Our wireless system runs independently of your IT network, so you can scale fast without added complexity or risk.

CASE STUDY WEST FRASER

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PROTECT YOUR CRITICAL ASSETS

CONVEYORS

PREVENT DOWNTIME IN MATERIAL HANDLING LINES
Catch early signs of motor, belt, or bearing issues in chip, bark, and pulp conveyors to avoid costly interruptions in flow.

CHIPPERS

PROTECT CRITICAL CUTTING SYSTEMS FROM FAILURE
Monitor vibration and heat in high-impact chippers to detect worn components and reduce safety and downtime risks.

FANS

MAINTAIN AIRFLOW IN DUST AND DRYING SYSTEMS
Monitor balance, bearings, and motor health in ventilation, dust collection, and drying fans to prevent unexpected failures.

PRESSES

ENSURE SMOOTH, BALANCED PRESS OPERATIONS
Catch unbalanced loads, roller wear, or mechanical misalignment to avoid quality issues and press downtime.

HYDRAULICS

DETECT HYDRAULIC ISSUES BEFORE THEY ESCALATE
Track pressure changes, fluid loss, and pump health to prevent failures in carriages, turners, and press systems.

UTILITIES

MONITOR CRITICAL FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Get real-time insights into power, compressed air, chillers, and water systems to support safe, reliable operation mill-wide.

DEBARKERS

AVOID DOWNTIME IN WOOD PREPARATION SYSTEMS
Monitor mechanical health of debarkers to detect looseness, overload, or wear before it halts production.

DRYERS

ENSURE SAFE, CONSISTENT THERMAL OPERATIONS
Track kiln and dryer performance to catch anomalies in rotation, temperature, or power before breakdowns occur.

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Over 150,000 action items have been completed totaling more than $750,000,000 in savings for our clients. 

 

 

KEEP YOUR MILL RUNNING EFFICIENTLY WITH PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE INSIGHTS

With real-time data and expert support from Waites, mill operators can reduce downtime and keep critical systems running reliably.