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Open and friendly culture in Valmet makes me thrive
We discussed with Nicola Bobinger, Global Distribution Manager in Valmet’s Flow Control business line, about the work culture in Valmet and about her typical work in her current job.
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Boosting predictive maintenance in fiber processing
Transitioning from a reactive maintenance strategy to a predictive one calls for the 24/7 visibility of the condition of fiber processing equipment. Valmet’s new reliability monitoring systems offer a cost-effective way of achieving this goal.
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Collaboration and process optimization are keys to sustainable improvements for CMPC Maule in Chile
Situated in central Chile, CMPC Maule is the country’s leading cardboard manufacturers. Thanks to the latest cutting-edge technology and advanced data analysis, they are optimizing their production – with excellent results.
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Press fabric monitoring explains machine operating performance
Good press felt monitoring and conditioning methods help avoid runnability and quality problems. There is no single approach - but some of the best practices are described in this article.
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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.
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Winding principles part 2 - effect and elements of nip pressure
The relationship between rider roll pressure and shipping roll hardness is neither simple nor direct. This second article in the Winding Principles series explores the interrelationship between rider roll pressure, relief pressure, roll weight and nip load.
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Winding principles part 3 - drum torque control methods, summary
When web tension and drum nip pressure are constant, drum torque will assure uniform or diminishing roll hardness from the core toward the outside of the rolls.
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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.
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Understanding coating viscosity, rheograms and rheology problems
Coating rheology is measured with low shear and high shear viscosity instruments. In coating rheology, viscosity is the measure of the resistance of a coating formulation to an imposed flow.
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Floor protection in recovery boilers with decanting floors
Optimizing both the floor protection methods and materials and the cooling, washing and cleaning practices can yield significant savings in mill outage time and corresponding increases in mill production and reduced risk of mechanical damage due to mechanical cleaning or hydro blasting during floor cleaning.
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