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VacRoll suction holes and grooves should be cleaned regularly

VacRoll suction holes and the grooves of all rolls should be cleaned regularly, as they may get completely clogged due to web moisture, particularly at the start of the dryer section. Bearing housings also need attention. Proper handling of the rolls is also important.

Wet streak caused by corrosion of roll shell, case study

A wet streak leads to combined investigation by mill personnel and Valmet roll specialists. A suction roll cover is removed and analyzed, after which a metallurgist inspects the roll. The mill mechanic provides a key insight...

Never straighten bent reel spool journals - safer to replace them

Reel spools carry more load for their size than any other roll in the paper mill. Bent journals can break, causing the log to fall from the reel or storage reels onto the floor and bump into equipment and personnel.

SymRoll recommended maintenance - End seals & roll overhauls

For trouble-free functioning of SymRolls, the following are recommended maintenance regarding the end roll seals and overhauls (complete or regular operation).

Continuous performance improvement through automation and digitalization

While automation and Industrial Internet applications increase process reliability and performance, combining them seamlessly is also paving the way to autonomous mills.

1,000 MWe installed base for Valmet’s gas turbine automation after a decade – and growing stronger

Valmet is known for automation control system superiority when it comes to efficiently running equipment used in energy, pulp and paper and other industries. But when it comes to turbines, Valmet is a relatively new name.

Forward to a carbon neutral future with technology

At Valmet, we believe technology plays a key role in the transition to the carbon neutral economy.​ Our aim is to enable 100 percent carbon neutral production for our customers and to improve the energy efficiency of our current offering by 20 percent by 2030.

Valmet supports Institut Saint-André in France through its social responsibility program

Valmet’s global social responsibility program promotes science, nature and equal opportunities for well-being through local projects around the world. This year in the EMEA area, Valmet supports Institut Saint-André in Cernay, France.

Over the edge for Make-A-Wish Georgia

Valmet joins the 4th Annual Over the Edge for Wishes event in Atlanta, supporting Make-A-Wish® to help children with critical health challenges.

Beyond Circularity: Maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste

The 'Resource-efficient industries' stream aims to develop solutions for maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste. It's one of the streams in Valmet’s R&D program and ecosystem called Beyond Circularity.