Filters
From wet pressing to sustainability in Siam Kraft board mill
The redesign of the suction press roll cover has not only solved a persistent problem of shadow marking at Siam Kraft board mill. It has also helped the mill meet their goals for sustainability, cost-effectiveness and the circular economy by reducing fiber consumption.
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Pick-up roll running time extended from four to 14 months
Hamburger Hungaria was troubled by short running times, an unscheduled downtime and extensive maintenance on its PM 7 pick-up rolls. Since the installation of a new Valmet pick-up roll and roll upgrades, the running time has more than tripled.
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A cost-effective upgrade to the headbox at Cheng Loong Corporation Ta Yuan Mill with Valmet RetroDilution
Discover how Cheng Loong Corporation's Ta Yuan Mill in Taiwan achieved improved paper quality with Valmet's RetroDilution upgrade for their PM2 headbox. Click to read more about this cost-effective solution!
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Durable and high-performing filter fabrics for the fertilizer industry
Did you know that Valmet is one of the world’s leading suppliers of filter fabrics? For the fertilizer industry, Valmet offers a wide selection of innovative solutions that are optimized for long lifetime and excellent filtration efficiency.
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Successful forming section upgrade leads to improved performance at Sappi’s Tugela mill
A few years ago, Sappi launched a multi-year modernisation plan to improve both production and paper quality of its Tugela mill, based in Mandeni in KwaZulu-Natal. In the first phase, the forming section of the mill’s PM2 was upgraded successfully with Valmet’s support.
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Dewatering system upgrade supports capacity increase at Gulf Paper
Over the years, Gulf Paper Manufacturing Company has gradually upgraded its production lines to increase capacity and improve the quality of production. Recently, the company chose Valmet to deliver a dewatering system upgrade to enable a further capacity increase of the Fahaheel mill’s PM1.
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Service Agreement leads to improved machine efficiency at Naini Papers Limited
A Service Agreement helps Naini Papers Limited to boost its overall machine efficiency, leading to increased production and improved paper quality.
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Reel water jet turnup improves reliability and safety, case study
The use of water jet turnup systems at paper, board and tissue reels is growing. Safety, reliability and turnup efficiency are improved while bottom losses are reduced.
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Reel safety requires extreme caution and good design features
Reeling is a high-speed, potentially dangerous process. Safe operation of the reel requires alertness on the part of all operating and observing personnel. This article lists general safety recommendations when in or near the reel.
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Differential drive inspection - clutch, PIV, bearings and gears
The differential drive supplies power to the individual machine sections, and maintains a constant preset speed between those sections. The slightest speed difference between sections can result in a sheet break and lost production. Knowing the drive components and what to look for helps in preventive maintenance.
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