Polyacrylamide (PAM) is a highly versatile polymer with a broad spectrum of applications across numerous industries. Beyond its well-established roles in water treatment and mining, PAM plays a crucial role in enhancing processes within the paper making and sugar refining industries. NINGBO INNO PHARMCHEM CO.,LTD. highlights the unique contributions of PAM in these sectors.

In the paper making industry, retention aids and drainage aids are critical for efficient production. PAM, particularly cationic or neutral types, acts as an excellent retention aid. During the papermaking process, fine fibers and fillers are suspended in water. These components need to be retained on the forming wire to create a cohesive paper sheet. PAM polymers help aggregate these fine particles, improving their retention on the wire and simultaneously enhancing drainage – the process by which water is removed from the pulp. This leads to faster machine speeds, reduced chemical usage, and improved paper quality, including better formation and strength.

The sugar refining industry also benefits significantly from PAM. In the clarification of cane juice, a crucial step in sugar production, impurities must be removed to obtain pure sugar crystals. Anionic polyacrylamide (APAM) is often used as a flocculant in this process. APAM helps to aggregate the suspended solids and colloids present in the raw sugar juice, facilitating their removal through sedimentation or filtration. This results in a clearer juice, which in turn leads to higher sugar yields and improved purity of the final product. The efficiency of APAM in sugar refining contributes to cost savings and a more streamlined production cycle.

The effectiveness of PAM in these diverse applications underscores its importance as a functional chemical. NINGBO INNO PHARMCHEM CO.,LTD. offers a comprehensive range of PAM products, including specialized grades for paper making (retention aids, drainage aids) and sugar refining (clarification agents). Our commitment to research and development ensures that we provide innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve the overall quality of our clients' products across these varied industrial landscapes.