3 reasons why you need a reliable wet end measurement
It has been acknowledged for decades by paper and board makers that stable and optimal retention is essential to run their machines at the highest efficiency.
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Re-inventing automation UX on board
Valmet's extensive knowledge of marine processes has helped bring marine automation to a whole new level. The web-based Valmet DNA Automation System improves user experience with innovative features.
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Reeling terminology and how to achieve proper roll structure
Proper roll structure requires carefully controlled winding, to enable the resulting parent reel to be stored and unwound in downstream processes in a trouble-free manner. This article presents a glossary of terms and description of roll structure.
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Safety, operation and maintenance of water jet tail cutter
Beloit's original Water Jet Tail Clip was a hardworking tail cutter and its operation, maintenance and safety considerations are reviewed in this article.
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Maximize baling line efficiency and minimize cost with an audit
A professional baling line audit from Valmet will ensure optimal use of the installed equipment and maximize efficiency while minimizing service costs.
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Reducing coater variability with a coater beam replacement
Many existing coating station blade beams experience MD and CD coat weight variability due to a variety of factors. Replacing the blade beam with a Valmet OptiCoat beam reduces variability and improves end product quality.
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Niploading of SymSizers - problems, corrections and maintenance
Nip loading varies based on the type of size / coating applied, the roll crowns and the incoming sheet. Wrinkles, skewing and e-nip profiles are important.
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Achieving boiler MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology)
The primary goal of a boiler tune-up is to improve efficiency with respect to combustion operations by re-establishing the air-fuel mixture for the operating range of the boiler and balance oxygen and unburned fuel.
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Coater backing roll showers - purpose, layout and setup
Showers on the coater backing roll lubricate, cool and prevent coating buildup. This extends roll lifetime and can reduce coater-related sheet breaks.
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Dryer can warm-up / cooldown guidelines and typical procedure
The purpose of dryer can warm-up/cooldown procedures is to permit uniform expansion or contraction of all components of the dryer system in order to minimize thermal stresses in the equipment.
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