Customer case:

Natura Paper investing in safety with Valmet Tail Threading Conveyors

Feb 28, 2023

Natura Paper Co. Ltd, in South Korea is a newsprint production company. The mill wanted to improve operators' safety in the tail threading area. With Valmet Tail Threading conveyors no manual interference by operators is needed and the system automatically adjusts to all running situations.

Tail Threading Conveyors
A huge safety improvement of the working environment for operators”
Mr. Jeong Yong-Il, Production Team Leader

Summary

Location Natura Paper Co.Ltd, in South Korea
Customer challenge The old rope tail threading from dryer to reel was very unreliable. To be able to cope with increased break times and to get the production running several operators were involved. As it turns out to be manual work the operator's safety was at risk.
Solution Valmet Tail Threading conveyors can handle all basis weights and speeds, no manual interference by operators is needed and the system automatically adjusts to all running situations.

Results

  • Safe and fast ropeless tail threading,
  • Reliable with all grades,
  • Operator friendly
Keywords board and paper, service, upgrades,  Asia-Pacific

Technical data

Paper Grade Grade Liner / newsprint
Technical information Speed 950 - 1300 m/min, Grammage 42 – 62 g/m²