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- Improved formation and raw materials savings with forming section rebuild
Customer case:
Improved formation and raw materials savings with forming section rebuild
The forming section rebuild at Sappi Somerset PM 3 with shoe blade technology improved formation and reduced filler two-sidedness. After the rebuild the use of expensive wet end and coating materials were significantly reduced.
The formation improvement and main project targets for cost savings were achieved earlier than planned.”
The crew at Sappi Somerset PM 3
Summary
| Location | Sappi Somerset Mill, Skowhegan in central Maine, US |
| Customer challenge | Poor formation that was compensated with more expensive raw materials. |
| Solution |
PM 3 former rebuild with OptiFormer Gap with shoe blade technology. |
| Results | No more two-sidedness, better formation, and significant cost savings. |
| Keywords | Board and paper, North America, Rebuilds |