Pulp and paper mills are uniquely hazardous industrial environments. From corrosive chemical exposure to mechanical hazards and combustible materials, these facilities require robust and layered signaling systems to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
TOMAR Electronics provides rugged, industrial-grade audible and visual signaling solutions engineered to perform in the demanding atmospheres found in pulp and paper manufacturing. Whether deployed in chipper halls, chemical storage areas, or conveyor systems, TOMAR’s products serve as a critical line of defense—supporting emergency response, enhancing process safety, and promoting continuous operations.
Engineering Integration Across Mill Safety Systems
TOMAR’s signaling solutions are designed for integration across key pulp and paper mill systems and safety disciplines. Typical areas of application include:
- Chemical Tank and Chlorine Processing Areas
- Chipper and De-barking Machinery
- Conveyor and Paper-Roller Systems
- Fire-Prone Wood Storage Zones
- Adhesive Processing and Box Manufacturing Lines
- Loud Industrial Zones Requiring High-Impact Alerts
With Division 2-rated products and explosion-proof options, TOMAR audible and visual solutions help facilities stay compliant with OSHA and NFPA safety guidelines while reducing operational risk.
Signaling Starts with Hazard Detection
Pulp and paper mills deal with multiple simultaneous hazards. Hazard detection and immediate alerting are essential, especially in areas such as:
- Chlorine chemical storage and processing
- Woodchip handling and chipper machine start-up zones
- Paper rolling and box adhesive application
- Fire-prone lumber yards and storage areas
TOMAR’s signaling systems can be integrated with sensors and automation controls to trigger alerts during equipment faults, chemical leaks, or fire events. For example, the CID1-rated 1002WEP Power Alarm® offers multi-tone audible warning in areas where explosive gas risks are present.
Audible and Visual Alerts for Loud Machinery Zones
Inside the mill, large chipper machines, presses, and conveyors create ambient noise levels that often exceed 100 decibels. In these environments, TOMAR’s high-volume alarms and intense strobe lights are vital for gaining attention:
- 490S-T Series strobes offer high-visibility alerts for conveyor and machinery fault detection
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1002WEP explosion-proof power alarms deliver piercing tones through ambient noise
These solutions are often installed near startup zones, emergency stop stations, and high-risk mechanical operations where visibility and audibility are mission-critical.
Visual Alerts for Chemical and Fire Hazards
Pulp and paper mills utilize large volumes of chemicals—especially adhesives and chlorine—introducing the risk of airborne gas leaks or chemical fires. Where evacuation signaling is required, TOMAR delivers reliable, corrosion-resistant solutions:
- Power Strobe units deliver powerful visual alerts for evacuation signaling
- 800 Series Strobes are designed to cut through haze, steam, or chemical fumes
- 4375L LED Series provides energy-efficient visibility in wide-area coverage scenarios
In wood storage areas and adhesive processing zones, TOMAR visual alerts improve response time and provide life-saving cues during fire or chemical incidents.
Area Signaling for Conveyor Systems and Box Manufacturing Lines
Material movement—whether it’s wood chips to processing or paper boxes on assembly—is continuous and complex. Each zone must be monitored and safely marked with reliable alerts.
- 4375L LED Strobes and 800 Series lights deliver long-range visual alerts along conveyors
- 1000/1001 Power Alarm® systems provide multi-tone alerts for machine start-up and emergency stops
- Microstrobe® units serve as junction point indicators or enclosed corridor signals
These products help minimize worker exposure to moving machinery and reduce incidents caused by entanglement or unmarked equipment startup.
Engineered Safety for Pulp and Paper Operations
The pulp and paper industry demands rugged, compliant, and intelligent signaling systems that withstand corrosive environments, high noise levels, and multi-hazard operations. TOMAR Electronics delivers engineered safety through:
- Multi-tone audible alerts
- High-intensity strobes
- Explosion-proof and Division-rated signaling devices
- Seamless integration with automated controls and safety systems
Whether you’re upgrading your evacuation alerts, improving conveyor safety, or retrofitting a chemical processing area, TOMAR has a solution to help your mill stay productive, compliant, and safe.
When safety is non-negotiable, TOMAR is the trusted partner for industrial signaling.
