Raw material savings with latest headbox technology
Aug 20, 2015
New headbox technology enables raw material cost optimization at Dongil Wolsan PM1 in Korea as less starch is needed and worse quality raw materials, such as OCC waste, can be utilised without compromising strength properties.
Valmet's new OptiFlo headbox opens us new possibilities to develop our process and product. When starch is fed through Aqua layer 15% compression strength improvement is achieved, but needed amount of starch is almost 30% lower."
Jin Doo Kim, Vice President, Dong Il Paper
Summary
Location
Dong Il Wolsan mill in South Korea
Customer challenge
OCC raw material variation caused variation in the end product quality.
Solution
OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox with Aqua layering technology, VacuBalance vacuum assisted forming board.
Results
Improved end product strength properties, raw materials savings
