Running two different sheet weights on 1PM, the mill noticed that when changing weights, the sheet tracked to the far edge of one side of the suction drum roll. After taking hours to adjust the end deckle seals, the mill was looking for a time-saving solution that will increase production.

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Asia Paper Manufacturing improved board strength with OptiSizer Hard

Asia Paper Manufacturing in the Republic of Korea had an ambitious target to improve the board strength values. They invested in OptiSizer Hard. Compared to conventional sizers, it pushes starch deeper into the board web improving the overall strength values.

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Ahlström Munksjö Dettingen PM34: improved paper strength and decreased grammage deviation

"Just plug and play, start the systems, and get extraordinary good quality out of the PM34." , said Thomas Gehring, Mill manager at Ahlstrom-Munksjö Dettingen Mill after successfull wet end rebuild of their PM34.

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Improved runnability and faster tail threading at Lee & Man

By converting double-felted cylinders in the fourth and fifth dryer groups to single-felted cylinders, Lee & Man Dongguan Hongmei mill was able to improve the runnability and shorten the threading time of its PM 15.

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Sappi Alfeld PM2 - Versatile specialty paper machine after successful grade conversion

The Sappi Alfeld Mill in Germany expanded into the market of specialty papers by rebuilding its one remaining graphic paper machine into specialty grades.

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World's fastest coated board new PM 3 machine for Ji'an Group

Ji’an Group's new PM 3 enables the company to optimize its raw material costs and to become a major producer of coated board. The novel curtain coating technology provides the mill with more furnish options to choose from.

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New technology moves Jiangmen Xinghui Paper towards a low-carbon future

Faced with carbon neutral strategies by governments companies rapidly need to transform and reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. Introducing energy efficiency technologies in production and building competitive advantage through low-carbon production—these are the answers from Jiangmen Xinghui Paper on how to save energy and reduce emissions.

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Almost zero unplanned shutdowns caused by roll failure at Anhui Shanying

In 2016, Shanying International invested in Valmet’s online condition-monitoring system to monitor the key rolls of five paper machines at Anhui Shanying in China. Read how Valmet's solutions eliminate problems in the early stage to enable efficient operation and maintenance practices to extend roll lifetime.

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Long-term agreements for performance and reliability at Cartulinas CMPC Maule

CMPC and Valmet have been cooperating closely in many areas with the aim of systematically developing the machine and CMPC’s production operations. To further achieve their targets for increased production and improved board quality, they also invested in a new metal belt calender in 2016.

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Improving press efficiency at N R Agarwal PM5

Reduced web breaks, increased machine speed and improved dry content was achieved with the help of Valmet experts cost-effectively without expensive investment in equipment.

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