Board Process
How often does a takeoff operator perform a QC sample check/weigh board?
Every 30 mins
What equipment do wet and dry additives meet?
Mixer
What is a full stack of multiple units of wallboard, typically found in the warehouse, called?
Tier
What hockey team does Ellen support?
Jets.....unfortunately.....
Describe the function of the bundler.
Saw cut, and applies zip/end tape to the bundle.
What product will pulp be used for?
Ultralight Pro
Why is it called the "take-off"
board gets “taken-off” the line
What 2 language does Sean Busk speak fluently?
Spanish and English
Name 3 pieces of equipment in the takeoff
Cull hoist, bundler, single unit stacker, multi unit stacker, dunnage machine, dry inverter
Name 3 wet additives
Edge paste, dispersant, retarder, soaps, siloxane
What is a "cull"
board that is not fit for saleable product
What 2 sports has Claudia recently given a go?
Hockey & golfing
Name 4 pieces of equipment in the Wet End
Mixer, forming plate, pulping system, knife, forming belts, measuring section
What does HRA stand for?
Heat resistant accelerator
A full saleable unit of wallboard separated by dunnage is called a? Provide 2 names that are used interchangeably.
Lift/Unit/Dump
Where did Darren grown up?
Corner Brook, Newfoundland
Name 5 of the 6 critical factors of board making that are tested at the wet end.
Slump, TRS, spread, ELS density, stiffening rate, core sizing
Name 5 dry additives. Partial points available.
Strach, HRA, dextrose, vermiculite, flyash, MgO, boric acid, MCM, fibreglass
Name 5 operator positions in the board plant. Partial points available.
Paper, mixer, knife, kiln, takeoff
What CGC locations does Shelley support? Partial points available.
Calgary, Winnipeg,Surrey, Port Kells, and Wheatland Plants