A tissue paper mill machinery system is a coordinated set of 12+ machines across three sections — stock preparation, tissue forming and drying, and converting. Each machine has a specific function, and the right selection depends on your capacity, raw material, and target tissue grades.
This guide lists every tissue paper making machine you need, with specifications from Parason’s engineering catalog. For the complete manufacturing process explanation, see the pillar guide on tissue paper production line — process and machinery.
Complete Machinery List for a Tissue Paper Mill
| Section | Machine | Function | Parason Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Prep | HICON Pulper | Breaks raw material into fibers | HM Series, 8-220 TPD |
| Stock Prep | Hi-Density Cleaner | Removes sand, glass, metal by centrifugal force | HDCC Series, 800-12,000 LPM |
| Stock Prep | Fine Screen | Separates oversized debris from good fiber | VSL Series, 8-1,360 TPD |
| Stock Prep | Twin Disc Refiner | Controls fiber bonding — softness vs strength | TDR Series, 8-600 TPD |
| Approach Flow | Inflow Pressure Screen | Final contaminant barrier before headbox | VIS Series, 50-400 TPD |
| Tissue Machine | Hydraulic Headbox | Distributes fiber uniformly across width | Auto dilution, DCS/QCS |
| Tissue Machine | Crescent Former | Forms wet tissue sheet between two fabrics | 13-35 GSM, up to 1,500 MPM |
| Tissue Machine | Suction Press Roll | Transfers sheet to Yankee, removes water | Up to 1,200 mm dia, 120 kN/m |
| Tissue Machine | Yankee Cylinder | Dries sheet + provides creping surface | 12-16 ft dia, up to 4,500 mm |
| Tissue Machine | Hood System | Hot air drying over Yankee | Gas or steam, heat recovery |
| Tissue Machine | Doctoring System | Creping — creates softness | Quick blade replacement |
| Tissue Machine | Pope Reel | Winds parent rolls | Auto spool option |
| Converting | Rewinder + Embosser | Converts parent rolls to finished products | Triple-ply capability |
Stock preparation is a significant portion of the total equipment investment. The HICON Pulper operates at 15-16% consistency with 96%+ defibering efficiency. The Hi-Density Cleaner uses centrifugal force to eject contaminants. The Fine Screen with its MULTIVANE rotor removes oversized debris without pulsation. The Twin Disc Refiner for pulp refining controls the most important trade-off in tissue: softness versus strength. The TDR Series delivers significant energy savings over conventional designs.
The tissue making machine section is where fiber suspension becomes tissue paper. The Hydraulic Headbox distributes stock uniformly with automatic dilution control. The Crescent Former forms the wet sheet at high speeds. The Suction Press Roll transfers the sheet to the Yankee Cylinder where steam-heated contact drying and hot air from the Hood system rapidly remove moisture. The Doctoring System then scrapes the sheet off — creating the micro-folds that give tissue its softness.
Tissue Paper Mill Machinery Specs by Capacity
The right tissue paper making machine size depends on your production target. Here is how Parason equipment maps to three standard capacity tiers.
Stock Preparation Equipment
| Machine | 10-15 TPD | 30-50 TPD | 80-100 TPD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulper | HM-3 (8-15 TPD, 90 kW) | HM-8 (30-50 TPD, 180 kW) | HM-15 (80-100 TPD, 325 kW) |
| HD Cleaner | HDCC-02 (1,600-2,700 LPM) | HDCC-04 (4,500-5,800 LPM) | HDCC-06 (9,000-12,000 LPM) |
| Fine Screen | VSL-04 (8-45 TPD) | VSL-06 (20-155 TPD) | VSL-08 (40-220 TPD) |
| Refiner | TDR-13 (8-10 TPD, 37-45 kW) | TDR-17 (30-40 TPD, 110-150 kW) | TDR-24 (80-120 TPD, 315-350 kW) |
| Pressure Screen | VIS-08 (50-170 TPD) | VIS-10 (80-280 TPD) | VIS-12 (120-400 TPD) |
Tissue Making Machine Specifications
| Parameter | 10-15 TPD | 30-50 TPD | 80-100 TPD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Speed | 500-800 MPM | 800-1,200 MPM | 1,200-1,500+ MPM |
| Former Type | Crescent Former | Crescent Former | Crescent Former |
| GSM Range | 13-35 | 13-35 | 13.5-40 |
| Yankee Diameter | 12 ft | 14 ft | 16 ft |
| Yankee Width | Up to 2,500 mm | Up to 3,500 mm | Up to 4,500 mm |
| Press Nip Load | Up to 80 kN/m | Up to 100 kN/m | Up to 120 kN/m |
Crescent Former vs Conventional Tissue Machine
This is the most common equipment question from first-time tissue investors.
| Factor | Crescent Former | Conventional (Suction Former) |
|---|---|---|
| Forming method | Twin-wire in crescent-shaped gap | Single-wire with suction boxes |
| Maximum speed | Significantly higher | Lower |
| Sheet quality | Superior formation, uniform softness | Adequate, more two-sidedness |
| Grade range | 13-35 GSM | 15-30 GSM |
| Sheet transfer | Direct felt-to-Yankee (no open draw) | Open draw — sheet break risk at speed |
| Recommended for | 20+ TPD, premium grades | Below 15 TPD, basic grades only |
For any tissue mill above 20 TPD, the crescent former is the better long-term investment. Higher speed and better sheet quality generate returns that offset additional capital cost.
How to Select the Right Tissue Making Machine
Choosing the right tissue paper manufacturing machine is not about picking the biggest or cheapest option. It is about matching equipment to your specific project.
- Match capacity to market demand — if you can sell 30 TPD, do not buy 100 TPD machinery. Select a machine that allows speed increases without replacing major components. For a complete guide on setting up a mill, see paper mill plant setup guide.
- Size stock preparation for your raw material — virgin pulp needs simpler stock prep. Recycled fiber requires a deinking process system with flotation cells, dispersers, and washing stages.
- Plan for grade flexibility — the Parason crescent former operates across 13-35 GSM covering facial tissue, toilet paper, napkins, kitchen towels, and hand towels with grade changes through the approach flow without stopping.
- Factor in automation — full DCS/PLC control with QCS costs more upfront but reduces manpower and improves quality. Pays for itself above 30 TPD.
- Consider the converting line — some investors start with parent roll sales and add converting later. For cost details, see tissue paper manufacturing costs and investment planning.
Consumable Parts — Screen Baskets & Refiner Fillings
Two equipment components need periodic replacement in every tissue paper mill:
Screen baskets — Parason manufactures 800+ baskets annually. Slotted baskets (0.10-0.60 mm slot width) and hole baskets (1.0 mm+) in SS316 construction with electropolishing or hard-chrome plating. Compatible with all OEM screen makes.
Refiner fillings and plates — tissue-grade fillings have wider bar spacing and shallower grooves than kraft fillings to prevent over-refining and preserve softness. Parason engineers fillings for each specific furnish type — hardwood, softwood, recycled.
Why Parason for Your Tissue Paper Mill Machinery?
- Single-source supply — Parason supplies the complete system as one integrated turnkey paper mill solution. One supplier, one point of accountability.
- 50+ years, 500+ installations, 75+ countries — tissue mills across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Europe.
- 5 TPD to 100 TPD — Parason matches equipment to your market.
- ISO 9001:2015 certified — 10+ manufacturing facilities in India and Brazil.
