Anionic Polyacrylamide for Paper Fiber Recovery Systems Paper Mill Fiber Recovery PAM
Product Introduction
Paper manufacturing processes continuously lose fine fibers, fillers, and suspended solids into white water systems during paper sheet formation. Without efficient fiber recovery systems, paper mills face raw material waste, higher wastewater loads, and increased operating costs.
Bluwat Blufloc Anionic Polyacrylamide is specially developed for paper fiber recovery applications. The polymer rapidly aggregates fine fibers and suspended particles into large flocs, allowing efficient recovery through sedimentation, flotation, filtration, or save-all systems.
According to the Blufloc Polyacrylamide Technical Data Sheet, the product is available in anionic, cationic, and nonionic grades with different molecular weights and ionic charge densities suitable for paper making and water recovery applications.

Main Benefits of Fiber Recovery PAM
Increase Reusable Fiber Recovery
Fine fibers lost in white water systems directly increase production costs.
Blufloc PAM helps recover:
- Fine cellulose fibers
- Short recycled fibers
- Filler particles
- Calcium carbonate
- Clay and coating particles
Recovered fibers can be reused in the production process, improving overall mill efficiency.
Improve White Water Clarification
The polymer rapidly destabilizes suspended solids and forms dense flocs.
Benefits include:
- Lower turbidity
- Reduced suspended solids
- Cleaner process water
- Better circulation water quality
This improves operation stability throughout the paper mill.
Reduce Wastewater Load
Efficient fiber recovery significantly lowers solids discharge into wastewater treatment systems.
Advantages include:
- Lower COD load
- Reduced sludge generation
- Improved wastewater treatment efficiency
- Reduced environmental discharge pressure
Improve Water Recycling Efficiency
Modern paper mills increasingly operate with closed-loop water systems.
Using Blufloc PAM helps:
- Improve process water reuse
- Reduce freshwater consumption
- Minimize water discharge
- Support sustainable production goals
Typical Applications in Paper Mills
White Water Recovery Systems
Widely used in save-all systems and white water clarification units.
Recycled Paper Mills
Improves fiber recovery efficiency in OCC and recycled fiber systems.
DAF Systems
Enhances flotation performance and suspended solids separation.
Disc Filter and Sedimentation Systems
Improves filtration and settling efficiency for reusable water recovery.
Typical Technical Specifications
According to the Blufloc TDS:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-white granular powder |
| Ionic Type | Anionic |
| Molecular Weight | 5–25 million |
| Anionic Degree | 5–100% |
| Solid Content | Minimum 89% |
| Recommended Working Concentration | 0.1–0.5% |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years |
Recommended Preparation and Dosing
For optimal fiber recovery performance:
- Recommended concentration: 0.1–0.5%
- Dissolving time: approximately 1 hour
- Agitation speed: 200–400 rpm
Avoid excessive shear during preparation to maintain polymer chain integrity and flocculation performance.
Typical dosing points include:
- White water tank
- Save-all system
- DAF inlet
- Fiber recovery unit
- Sedimentation tank
Why Choose Bluwat Chemicals
Bluwat Chemicals is a professional manufacturer and exporter of polyacrylamide for paper making and industrial water treatment industries.
Why global paper mills choose Bluwat:
- More than 25 years manufacturing experience
- Stable molecular weight production
- Customized ionic charge products
- Exporting to over 80 countries
- Technical support based on real white water testing
- Factory direct supply with reliable quality
Our PAM products are widely used in tissue paper mills, packaging paper plants, recycled paper systems, and industrial wastewater treatment applications worldwide.
Packaging and Storage
Packaging options:
- 25 kg kraft paper bags with inner PE liner
- 750 kg jumbo bags
Storage recommendations:
- Store in dry and cool conditions
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Keep sealed after opening
FAQ
It is a system used to recover reusable fibers and fillers from white water generated during paper production.
Anionic PAM improves flocculation and helps suspended fibers separate rapidly from water.
Yes. Better clarification allows more process water to be reused safely.
Yes. It performs very well in OCC and recycled fiber recovery systems.










