Headbox design and operation for high quality and profitability
Discover the critical role of headboxes in papermaking and how they impact sheet quality. Learn how a well-designed headbox can enhance product quality, boost productivity, and increase profitability for your mill.
Headboxes play a critical role in the papermaking process as a main piece of equipment in a paper machine that gives the basic properties to the sheet of paper. Most of these properties will not and cannot be altered with the rest of the machine and that is why it is so important to understand the significance the headbox has on impacting sheet quality. A well-designed headbox can provide your mill’s end products with excellent quality, higher productivity, and increased profitability.
During this webinar, our Valmet expert will review headbox fundamentals, main components, and their design. In addition, you will learn about the effects the headbox has on sheet quality including:
- Cross Machine Distribution of the fiber and their Orientation (TSO)
- Machine Direction Weight Variation
- MD/CD Ratio (TSI)
- Cross Machine & Machine Direction of Moisture
- Formation and Floc Size
We will also review some of the typical issues that can occur and how to best resolve them.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more about how we’re innovating our headbox solutions to move your performance forward to a new level!
Pierre Gélinas
Senior Product Manager, Headbox, Forming & Press Valmet
Pierre has worked in the P&P Industry since 1986. A Mechanical Engineer from the University of Sherbrooke, he started his career as Project Manager for GL&V. After a few years managing projects, Pierre progressed through several positions, including Manufacturing Manager, General Manager, Vice President of Business Development leading the Research & Development group, Vice President of Paper Technology and finally Director of Innovation. After Valmet acquired GLV in 2019 he became the Senior Product Manager, Headbox and Forming Sections for the Board, Paper & Tissue Service Group in North America.
Being involved with technologies and innovation for over three decades, Pierre has learned and mastered the design and engineering of papermaking equipment.