CAMPEN Machinery A/S designs, builds and commissions complete airlaid solutions for industrial producers. We help you plan airlaid production capacity around real demand, product requirements and future growth. The aim is a reliable capacity plan that supports quality, cost control and stable production.
If you are considering in-house airlaid manufacturing, line sizing is a critical step. The production concept must match your product mix, fibre blends, basis weights and order patterns. CAMPEN aligns the airlaid production line, process design and market demand before final specification.
Moving from external sourcing to in-house airlaid production is a major investment decision. You need a clear view of airlaid line capacity, operating costs and growth options. A sound airlaid production capacity plan helps you avoid underdimensioned production and unnecessary overinvestment.
We start with your business case and expected order patterns. We model internal volume, external opportunities and realistic capacity utilisation. We also include uptime, waste, OEE, staffing, maintenance and grade changes.
The plan shows how the airlaid production line must run each week. It includes winding, packaging, maintenance windows and shift patterns. This gives you a practical basis for production planning, board approval and supplier alignment.
You receive a transparent model that can be tested against different scenarios. It shows weekly and monthly output by product, shift pattern and demand level. This makes it easier to compare alternatives before committing to an investment.
We calculate airlaid production capacity from your products and operating needs. Fibre blends, basis weights, absorbency targets and web structures define the process. These requirements are then translated into line output, operating windows and production limits.
Real capacity is lower than theoretical maximum capacity. Cleaning cycles, roll changes, grade changes and maintenance all affect available production time. By including these factors early, you get a more accurate view of daily and weekly output.
Each airlaid production capacity scenario links technical choices to business outcomes. Better batching can improve uptime and reduce material waste. A different roll format can increase line speed and reduce internal handling.
Clear changeover rules also support safety and consistent quality. We document these trade-offs in a practical, data-backed format. This gives your team a reliable basis for final line configuration.
CAMPEN supplies complete airlaid production line solutions and stand-alone systems. Our equipment is reliable, robust and easy to operate. The design supports safe maintenance, stable operation and consistent product quality.
We focus on accurate fibre dosing, uniform web forming and reliable bonding. This helps reduce process variation, stops and scrap. It also supports predictable airlaid production line capacity over time.
You can validate key decisions in our airlaid test centre before investment. Trials can confirm product performance, process windows and layout choices. The results help refine the final airlaid production capacity model.
When you scale production, the equipment is only one part of the plan. Operators, maintenance routines, quality control and spare parts must also be aligned. This supports a smoother ramp-up and stronger OEE.
Your airlaid production capacity plan can include future expansion from the start. CAMPEN can define space, utilities and module options for later upgrades. This helps capacity grow with demand, not ahead of it.
A phased approach can reduce investment risk. You can start with the capacity needed for current demand. Later, you can add selected modules, increase downstream capacity or adjust line operation as markets develop.
A strong capacity plan connects market demand, process performance and financial targets. It shows how the line should run, where bottlenecks can occur and how future expansion can be handled. It also makes expectations clear across management, production and technical teams.
CAMPEN supports this process from early feasibility work to commissioning and ramp-up. We combine airlaid process knowledge with practical engineering and long-term service support. The result is a production concept designed for stable output, controlled costs and consistent quality.
Considering in-house airlaid production? Talk to CAMPEN about airlaid technology, pilot testing and line configuration before you invest. Learn more about CAMPEN’s airlaid solutions or explore our airlaid test center.
Jens Erik Thordahl
Senior Airlaid Specialist