EIndustry Challenges
Transportation and Storage: Conventional paraffin supply chains require the transportation and storage of substantial amounts of paraffin emulsion, with up to 60% of the emulsion being water. This not only heightens the industry's carbon footprint but also leads to increased costs and logistical complications.
Limited Shelf Life: Paraffin emulsion has a limited shelf life, meaning that wood-based panel manufacturers must use it within a specific timeframe to avoid degradation in quality. This can result in increased waste and production inefficiencies.
Paraffin-Glue Interaction: The interaction between paraffin and glue, both essential components in wood panel production, presents challenges. Paraffin's water-resistant properties can hinder the glue's ability to bond with wood fibers, impacting the mechanical resistance of the final product.
Quality and Particle Size Fluctuation: Fluctuations in paraffin quality and particle size can significantly affect production quality and costs. A consistent particle size is vital for ensuring uniform distribution and optimal performance of paraffin in wood panels.
Emerging Innovations: On-site Paraffin Production Technologies
On-site paraffin production technologies, such as ReJIT, offer a sustainable approach to paraffin usage in the wood-based panel industry by addressing some of the most pressing challenges.
On-site, Just-in-Time Production: ReJIT enables the production of nano-sized paraffin directly at manufacturing facilities, eliminating the need for transportation and storage of large quantities of paraffin emulsion. This approach reduces both the carbon footprint and associated logistical issues.
Extended Shelf Life: On-site produced paraffin by ReJIT has no shelf life limitations, allowing manufacturers to produce only the required amount on demand, thereby reducing waste and increasing production efficiency.
Improved Paraffin-Glue Interaction: The nano-sized paraffin particles produced through on-site ReJIT technology improve the interaction between paraffin and glue, resulting in better mechanical resistance in the final product without compromising its water absorption resistance properties.
Consistent Quality and Particle Size: On-site paraffin production of ReJIT technology ensures consistent paraffin quality and particle size, leading to uniform distribution and optimal performance in wood panels. This contributes to higher production quality and cost savings.
The wood-based panel industry faces multiple challenges in achieving sustainable paraffin usage, from transportation and storage concerns to issues with shelf life and paraffin-glue interaction. Emerging innovations, such as ReJIT, are playing a pivotal role in addressing these challenges and offering a more sustainable approach to paraffin usage. By adopting such technologies, wood-based panel manufacturers can enhance their operational efficiency, reduce their environmental impact, and contribute to global conservation efforts.
