Strong partnership between Woodland Pulp and Valmet experts results in increased productivity and additional dewatering capacity at the mill
Valmet partnered with the Woodland Pulp mill to enhance their table operation and support them in their effort to position themselves as a World class pulp producer. Fiber distribution, drainage capacity and vacuum requirements were addressed and improved.
Over the past 15 years, we have chosen Valmet time and time again because of the people, equipment and capabilities. Valmet’s Sales and Service teams have partnered with us exceptionally well – they are focused on our needs and are very responsive,” Woodland Pulp
Location
Woodland Pulp LLC, United States
Challenge
Over the course of five years, several drainage units were in a serious state of disrepair due to the wet-end environment and low pH.
Solution
Rebuilt each unit starting with the forming board and went through a rotation program to replace all the outdated or damaged drainage units. T-bar materials were changed to FRP.
Vacuum system was evaluated.
Drainage units were re-engineered for additional dewatering capacity.
Valmet’s Poly 8000 polyethylene technology compound was installed to greatly improve blade life and reduce friction with the formation wire. Poly 8000 Outperforms standard polyethylene by at least 4 times and offers tremendous wear resistance.
Results
Table blade replacement time dropped from an entire shift to 30 minutes!
The table study and upgrade allowed the team to completely remove two flatboxes, saving energy as well as helping increase wire life.
