FLOBEADS KB 6 Series Equivalent — Cationic PAM Powder Screening for KB 156 to KB 606 SH
ChinaPAM supplies cationic polyacrylamide powder for FLOBEADS KB 6 requirements, including KB 156, KB 206, KB 406, KB 606 and the KB SH grades. Send the exact grade with its suffix, quantity and destination and we will name the ChinaPAM screening grade, quote current pricing and plan an evaluation. The route is a powder, so feeder and wetting are part of the trial from day one.
Supply Route Comparison
Published reference data and the ChinaPAM route for SNF FLOBEADS KB 6 series
Competitor figures are from the archived SNF powder and bead catalogue, tables FLOBEADS KB 6 SH, FLOBEADS KB 6 and FLORET KB 156 PG1 (PDF pages 19 to 21). The printed edition year of this archived catalogue is not confirmed. SNF states these data are given for information only and do not constitute a specification. They are historical indicative values under SNF test conditions, not ChinaPAM specifications and not evidence of current SNF availability.
| Parameter | ChinaPAM Supply Route | SNF FLOBEADS KB 6 series |
|---|---|---|
| Physical form | Cationic polyacrylamide powder | Cationic polyacrylamide beads |
| Grades covered | Three charge-band screening lanes | KB 156 / 206 / 406 / 606, KB 206 / 406 / 606 SH, KB 156 PG1 |
| Molecular-weight position | ChinaPAM scale; confirmed by trial | KB Standard; KB SH High; KB 156 PG1 High |
| Charge position | Matched by band, then trialled | Medium, High and Very High (SNF scale) |
| Recommended / maximum make-up | Per the TDS of the selected grade | KB and KB 156 PG1 5 / 10 g/L; KB SH 4 / 10 g/L |
| Dissolution and bulk density | Measured on the quoted grade | 45 min; 0.8–0.9 for all columns |
| Paper retention | No retention performance claimed | KB 156 PG1 listed for paper retention |
| Packaging | Confirmed in the quotation | 25 kg bags / 750 kg big bags |
Specifications
| Product Form | Cationic polyacrylamide powder (not bead form) |
| Series Covered | KB 156 / 206 / 406 / 606, KB 206 / 406 / 606 SH, FLORET KB 156 PG1 |
| Medium-Charge Lane | C8001, C8015 |
| High-Charge Lane | C8002, C8025; C8003, C8035 where a longer chain is wanted |
| Very High-Charge Lane | C8055, C8006 |
| Documents | TDS for the selected grade; COA per confirmed shipment |
| Packaging / Lead Time | Confirmed in the quotation |
Key Features
- Charge-band lanes for eight KB 6 columns plus the PG1 paper branch
- KB and KB SH kept apart: they carry different make-up concentrations
- Bead-to-powder change checked at the feeder and wetting stage
- Viscosity measured at your working concentration before settings are fixed
- Quotation, evaluation plan and documents through one enquiry
Applications
- KB 6 or KB SH supplier-change qualification
- Moving a bead-fed dosing line to powder supply
- Charge-band screening when the tender names a KB grade
- Documented evaluation before any change on a paper machine
Get a Quote for SNF FLOBEADS KB 6 series Alternative Supply
Tell us your exact KB grade with any SH or PG1 suffix, quantity and destination. We will name the ChinaPAM powder grade, quote current pricing and set up an evaluation plan.
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KB 6 Grade Selector: Eight Bead Columns, Three Powder Lanes
Find your exact grade and suffix, then start from the lane on that row. Lanes follow the SNF charge label; the suffix decides the make-up concentration and the molecular-weight check. SNF and ChinaPAM bands are separate qualitative scales and do not convert numerically.
| Exact SNF grade | SNF charge / MW | Brookfield cps at 5 / 2.5 / 1 g/L | SNF rec. / max. g/L | ChinaPAM starting lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KB 156 | Medium / Standard | 780 / 385 / 145 | 5 / 10 | C8001, C8015 |
| KB 206 | Medium / Standard | 725 / 345 / 135 | 5 / 10 | C8001, C8015 |
| KB 406 | High / Standard | 900 / 420 / 150 | 5 / 10 | C8002, C8025 |
| KB 606 | Very High / Standard | 800 / 375 / 145 | 5 / 10 | C8055, C8006 |
| KB 206 SH | Medium / High | 900 / 440 / 160 | 4 / 10 | C8001, C8015 |
| KB 406 SH | High / High | 1200 / 500 / 170 | 4 / 10 | C8003, C8035; C8002 as bracket |
| KB 606 SH | Very High / High | 900 / 430 / 150 | 4 / 10 | C8055, C8006 |
| FLORET KB 156 PG1 | Medium / High | 740 / 370 / 130 | 5 / 10 | C8001, C8015 (furnish evaluation) |
Three KB 6 Facts Buyers Can Trace
Form and branch: KB 6 grades are cationic beads. The plain KB grades are standard molecular weight and the SH grades high molecular weight, covering Medium, High and Very High charge. FLORET KB 156 PG1 is listed separately for paper retention.
Preparation: every column lists 45 minutes dissolution and a bulk density of 0.8 to 0.9. The plain KB grades carry 5 g/L recommended make-up and the SH grades 4 g/L, all with a 10 g/L maximum.
Screen size: the SH table lists 100% below 10 mesh. SNF gives the viscosities as average indicative values and notes that a viscosity ten times lower can be used when choosing preparation and dosing equipment.
Two Failure Modes to Check Before Bulk Supply
One comes from the change of form, the other from the suffix.
| Failure mode | Trigger | Symptom | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bead-to-powder change | A feeder and wetting unit set for beads is run on powder without adjustment | Uneven feed, poor wetting or a different dissolution profile at the make-up tank | Run the powder through your own feeder and wetting unit, then time dissolution at your make-up concentration |
| SH suffix dropped | KB and KB SH are ordered or prepared as one grade | Solution prepared at the wrong strength for the molecular-weight branch | Quote the full suffix and set make-up from the exact column: 5 g/L for KB, 4 g/L for KB SH |
Feeder, Dissolution and Same-Sample Evaluation
Start at the feeder: meter the ChinaPAM powder through the same unit you use for beads, check wetting and record dissolution time at your make-up concentration. Then prepare the incumbent bead grade and the powder at the same strength and record solution viscosity.
Dose both in steps on one representative sample with the same mixing and solution age. The lowest stable dose that meets your target selects the grade. For a KB 156 PG1 paper position, the same comparison is run on your furnish and documented before any machine trial.
What to Send for a Quotation
The exact grade and quantity are enough to start pricing. These details sharpen the evaluation:
| Input | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Full grade with KB, SH or PG1 suffix | Sets the charge lane and the make-up concentration |
| Feeder type and wetting unit | Decides how the bead-to-powder check is run |
| Make-up concentration and batch cycle | Checks the preparation window at your tank |
| Application or paper position, and target result | Baseline and pass mark for the stepped comparison |
| Expected volume and destination | Pricing, packaging and lead time in the quotation |
Documents and Delivery
The applicable TDS is confirmed together with the selected ChinaPAM powder grade, and a batch COA is tied to the confirmed shipment. Packaging and lead time are confirmed in the quotation for your volume and destination.
Dosage Guide
Start from your current KB active dose. Confirm the powder runs through your feeder and wets out, prepare it at the same working concentration as the bead grade, and compare stepped doses on the same sample. Fix dose and equipment settings only after the dissolution and viscosity checks agree.
Frequently Asked Questions — FLOBEADS KB 6 Series Equivalent — Cationic PAM Powder Screening for KB 156 to KB 606 SH
Can ChinaPAM supply for a FLOBEADS KB 6 requirement?
Yes, as cationic polyacrylamide powder. Send the exact KB grade with any SH or PG1 suffix, quantity and destination and we will name the screening grade, quote current pricing and arrange an evaluation plan.
Does ChinaPAM supply cationic beads?
No. The ChinaPAM route is powder. Beads and powder can feed, wet out and dissolve differently, so the evaluation checks your feeder and wetting unit with the powder before bulk supply.
Is KB 406 SH the same as KB 406?
No. SNF lists KB 406 at standard molecular weight with 5 g/L recommended make-up and KB 406 SH at high molecular weight with 4 g/L. Keep the SH suffix on every document.
Can the ChinaPAM grade replace FLORET KB 156 PG1 on a paper machine?
ChinaPAM does not claim paper-retention performance. For that branch we quote the Medium-charge lane and plan a documented evaluation on your own furnish before any machine trial.
Which documents come with the supply?
The TDS for the selected ChinaPAM grade is confirmed with the grade, and a batch COA is tied to the confirmed shipment. Packaging and lead time are set in the quotation.
Trademark notice. SNF FLOBEADS KB 6 series and all other third-party product and brand names on this page are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Henan Jinghua New Material Technology Co., Ltd. is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or authorised by those owners, and no such relationship is implied. Those names are used here for the sole purpose of identifying the products our grades are compared against, which is necessary to describe what we supply. Our products are separately branded ChinaPAM grades and are not licensed copies. Grade descriptors quoted for third-party products are taken from each manufacturer’s own published literature and follow that manufacturer’s own scale; we do not publish figures those manufacturers do not publish. Performance on your process should be confirmed by jar test or CST test before any change of supply.