Reliable consistency measurements for pulp and paper

Valmet Consistency Measurements

Valmet has designed and engineered an optimum set of tools to control consistency in any application. Over 70 years of research and development, including independent verification and levering a fully TAPPI-standardized lab, stand behind every solution. Consistency transmitters are developed especially for pulp and paper processes aiming to provide reliable, accurate, and durable sensors that tolerate process disturbances and harsh conditions. Valmet’s consistency portfolio covers all the pulp and paper applications; from chemical pulp mill digester to dryer machine and repulper, to paper, board, and tissue machine pope reeler.

Higher consistency control performance

Improved end-product quality and process efficiency

Savings in raw materials, chemicals, and energy

Continuous and stable real-time measurement improves predictability

Our consistency solutions

Microwave Consistency Measurement (Valmet MCA)

Microwave Consistency Measurement (Valmet MCA)

Blade Consistency Measurement (Valmet SP)

Blade Consistency Measurement (Valmet SP)

Rotating Consistency Measurement (Valmet Rotary)

Rotating Consistency Measurement (Valmet Rotary)

Optical Consistency Measurement (Valmet OC)

Optical Consistency Measurement (Valmet OC)

Optical Low Consistency Measurement (Valmet LC)

Optical Low Consistency Measurement (Valmet LC)

High Solids Measurement (Valmet HS)

High Solids Measurement (Valmet HS)

Consistency Sampler (Valmet Nove)

Consistency Sampler (Valmet Nove)

Valmet Measurement Advisor

Valmet Measurement Advisor

Valmet Measurement Advisor is a tool developed to help you select the most applicable installation position for Valmet Blade Consistency Measurement in the process.

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Related references

Real-time measurement and consistency control that can withstand harsh conditions

Real-time measurement and consistency control that can withstand harsh conditions

Facing challenges in achieving accurate and reliable consistency measurements, Modern Karton, Turkey, turned to Valmet for a solution that could withstand harsh conditions. By implementing Valmet OCR (Optical Consistency Measurement) in PM4, the mill achieved significant improvements in their consistency control processes.

Accurate measurement helps to maintain the stability of the wet end

Accurate measurement helps to maintain the stability of the wet end

Visy's Coolaroo paper mill in Australia installed a Valmet Optical Consistency Measurement to monitor white water dilution and maintain the stability of the wet end.

Accurate retention measurement of specialty paper

Accurate retention measurement of specialty paper

SWMINTL St Girons specialty paper mill in France utilizes Valmet Optical Consistency Measurement (Valmet OC2W) to measure retention and ash of long fibers such as flax and hemp.

Improved HC press control with Valmet High Solids Measurement

Improved HC press control with Valmet High Solids Measurement

BillerudKorsnäs Karlsborg’ mill wanted to measure pulp consistency before high consistency refining, after the HC presses, so they acquired two Valmet High Solids Measurements (Valmet HS) installed in stock preparation before the board machine.

Papresa controls processes with stable consistency measurements

Papresa controls processes with stable consistency measurements

Papresa S.L. in Spain installed Valmet Optical Consistency Measurements in their OCC pulp preparation plant and paper machine PM4 to control the processes.

Higher consistency means higher efficiency

Higher consistency means higher efficiency

Sappi Saiccor's mill in South Africa installed a Twin Blade model of Valmet Microwave Consistency Measurement to achieve higher consistencies for higher efficiency and lower solids losses.

Reliable refiner consistency control with Valmet MCA

Reliable refiner consistency control with Valmet MCA

Papelera Guipuzcoana de Zicuñaga in Spain installed a Valmet Microwave Consistency Measurement (Valmet MCA) in their refiner's feeding line.

Xinxiang Xinya Paper replaced old consistency meters with Valmet SP

Xinxiang Xinya Paper replaced old consistency meters with Valmet SP

Xinxiang Xinya Paper in Henan, China, replaced their old and damaged consistency meters with Valmet Blade Consistency Measurements (Valmet SP).