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Winder safety - releasing from a nip with a lifting cushion

Each mill must have a rescue plan and rescue apparatus for accidents. The following information is aimed at the winder users to help them when developing a rescue plan for accidents that are caused by the pulling winder nip.

General safety tips to follow when working around the calender

Modern calenders are designed to minimize risks. However, despite safety-conscious equipment designs, operators must still exercise extreme caution around paper machinery.

Doctoring safety - know the hazards and upgrade safety equipment

Doctors are designed to be safe. Hazards that cannot be completely removed are identified and their impact is eliminated or reduced by the use of safety devices and following instructions.

Know the winder danger zones and related safety equipment

Working in the winder area involves risk to operators and maintenance personnel. Although guards and warning lights and horns help to improve safety, workers must always be aware of the risks involved in each section of the winder.

Valmet Field Services strive to earn your trust every day

Valmet's Field Service professionals are on a mission to earn your trust. Assisting you in moving your performance and reliability forward on a shared journey requires expertise, safety consciousness and trust.

Coater pivot frame hysteresis analysis can solve binding problems

Most blade coater beams are fastened to pivot frames which move the head into position when the coater is loaded. In the case of rigid support profile bar coaters, if the pivot frame binds, coat weight control suffers. A hysteresis test may be needed.

Speed increase creates suction roll bearing vibration, case study

Analysis of unusually high vibration levels from a suction roll back internal bearing pointed to a recent speed increase. Lubricant and a transducer helped.

Mill finds good housekeeping can reduce vibration, case study

PM5 was producing waves of vibration that speed limited the machine, reducing production by 10%. Vibration analysis pointed to the gearbox pinion shafts.

10 tips: Resist headbox corrosion in maintenance & operation

Corrosion can be minimized by adhering to these maintenance and operating procedures.

An introduction to troubleshooting with vibration signatures

The moment an asset is placed in service it is headed towards failure. It is the vibration analyst with tools and techniques, who helps prevent costly downtime.