Controlling warp on the corrugator
A development project between Stora Enso Packaging in Jönköping Sweden and Valmet has proven that a key to higher efficiency is to eliminate warp problems by controlling the liner reels’ moisture profile in the corrugator.
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When the going gets hot, Valmet Furnace Imaging gets going
GKN Hoeganaes Corporation, the world leader in the production of atomized steel and iron powders, installed a forerunner of the Valmet Furnace Imaging System, Fixed Mount Mid-IR infrared camera in the ladle metallurgy furnace (LMF) at its Hoeganaes plant in Gallatin, Tennessee.
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Central management system for Gasum’s biogas containers and related logistics
Valmet DNA enables Gasum to centrally manage its network of biogas containers and the related logistics. The system extends to every single container with a smart GPS device.
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Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Perawang improved roll reliability
Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Perawang (IKPP) in Indonesia invested in roll reconditioning to ensure improved roll performace at their PPM6.
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Optimized sludge dewatering removes constant manual sampling
Irish Water’s Athlone Wastewater Treatment Plant improved the control of its sludge dewatering process with a Valmet Sludge Dewatering Optimizer and two online Valmet Total Solids Measurement, achieving 7% less energy on centrifuge and 18% dry solids in their cake sludge.
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Retention measurement for a stable wet end and optimized paper quality
Opal Packaging, Australia, is using Valmet Retention Measurement in their BM9 to measure and control headbox and white water consistency, while optimizing their chemical consumption and paper quality.
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Service agreement provide improved preventive maintenance and shutdown executions
Better availability and less unplanned stops at Sappi Southern Africa Ltd, Ngodwana, South Africa
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Asia Symbol PM 13: Advancing to a new high
In 2022, Asia Symbol Guangdong Paper (ASGD) started up their new PM 13 machine. The project took just 17 months and started up on schedule in March 2022. Just four months later it reached a speed of 1,610 m/min.
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Real-time measurement and consistency control that can withstand harsh conditions
Facing challenges in achieving accurate and reliable consistency measurements, Modern Karton, Turkey, turned to Valmet for a solution that could withstand harsh conditions. By implementing Valmet OCR (Optical Consistency Measurement) in PM4, the mill achieved significant improvements in their consistency control processes.
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GSPP PM3 - sustainable containerboard production in Malaysia
In 2021, GS Paperboard & Packaging (GSPP) started up their PM 3 board machine at their Selangor site in Malaysia. It produces testliner grades from 100 percent recycled raw material and is equipped with the most modern Valmet-supplied papermaking technology.
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