Advanced board making technologies for Sri Andal Paper Mills PM 4 in India
Nov 7, 2023
PM 4 produces a range of recycled liner, recycled fluting, and corrugated kraft grades, covering a basis weight span of 70-300 g/m2. Valmet's comprehensive delivery included three OptiFlo Fourdrinier headboxes, an OptiPress Linear press section, and an OptiSizer Film size press with a supply system.
The specific capabilities we are looking for when selecting a supplier are technical expertise, customization and flexibility, quality and reliability, innovation and technological advancement, after-sales support and service, energy efficiency and sustainability, cost-effectiveness, reputation, and global presence. Valmet met our requirements and expectations and we decided to go with Valmet for key technologies for the new PM 4 project.”
Mr. G Chellamuthu, General Manager of projects at Sri Andal
Summary
Location
Tamil Nadu, India
Solution
In a stride towards elevating the containerboard manufacturing landscape in India, Valmet delivered Sri Andal Paper Mills with advanced board making technologies for their new PM 4.
OptiPress Linear press section, which not only enhances the final product's quality but also offers high dewatering capacity and smooth operational performance
OptiSizer Film size press equipped with a supply system to ensure even application of surface size starch across the paper width, resulting in uniform end product quality
To support the project's initiation, a startup package of spare parts and consumables was provided, alongside the Valmet DNA machine control system, Valmet IQ quality measurement system, and connectivity to the Valmet Performance Center together with remote On-Demand Expert Support.
The delivery also included paper machine clothing including formic fabrics, press felts, Valmet Black Belt shoe press belt and dryer fabrics.
Results
The PM 4 started up in December 2022. “There are always challenges and unexpected issues in all major investment projects. In this project Valmet was extremely responsive, adaptable, and helpful in completing the project on time. We stayed on schedule and commissioned and produced sellable material within the allotted time frame.”, says Mr. G Chellamuthu.
Keywords
Paper & board, containerboard, recycled liner, recycled fluting, corrugated kraft, quality, efficiency, Asia Pacific, India
