Sappi Alfeld mill, PM 2 has a complex process of producing wide mix of specialty paper products. They have a strict tolerance towards defects in shipping rolls which led to high amount of winding broke.
With iRoll,we have made a huge step forward in improving the winding quality.”
Dustin Jeckstadt, Project Manager, Sappi Alfeld
SUMMARY
Location:
Sappi Alfeld mill in Germany
Customer target:
Sappi Alfeld focused on production efficiency. They set the quality standard high, only rolls with a perfect appearance and profiles would be accepted. At the same time material efficiency must be improved.
Solution:
First winding broke was decreased with manual hardness profile optimization and by using iRoll Portable. For better results iRoll Reel hardness profile control with a soft Valmet Reel Drum Cover RS was installed on the reel. Also Valmet IQ CD Controls multivariable profile controls system was taken into use.
Results:
Profitability improved, mill met the requirements for high speed, top product quality, a wide product mix and excellent material efficiency.
