Case Study: Tolko achieves rapid, low-cost motor replacement and improved production uptime with SS&C Blue Prism

Eaton’s Hydre-MAC radial piston motor keeps Tolko’s Kraft paper operation running smoothly

Tolko, a leading forest-products manufacturer in Manitoba, needed a fast, reliable replacement for two 16‑year‑old Hagglunds Marathon MB400 motors on a twin‑feed roll press and had no on‑site spares. To avoid conversion work and potential downtime, Tolko engaged SS&C Blue Prism, which supplied the Hydre‑MAC RCD1025 low‑speed, high‑torque radial piston motor as a direct drop‑in replacement.

SS&C Blue Prism’s Hydre‑MAC motors — fitted with a custom encoder adapter and dual porting options — were installed in a single day with no conversion costs, saving Tolko thousands and preserving maximum machine performance at the press’s 3 RPM operating speed. The solution reduced heat and wear, delivered smoother low‑speed operation, and kept Tolko’s production running without the downtime risk associated with aging equipment.

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