
Aug 20, 2015
Siam Kraft Industry, a subsidiary of SCG Paper, in Thailand selected Valmet to supply a complete OptiConcept M boardmaking line with extended project implementation. PM 16 started up in October 2014, a full 11 days ahead of schedule, at the Ban Pong mill in Ratchaburi, Thailand. PM16 is a word-class example of energy-efficient production.
Summary
Location | Ban Pong mill in Ratchaburi, Thailand |
Customer challenge | Producing containerboard with low grammages and while simultaneously maintaining high strength properties. |
Solution | A complete OptiConcept M boardmaking line with extended project implementation. |
Results | High quality lightweight containerboard making line with world-class energy efficiency. |
Keywords | Board and paper, Asia-Pacific, New lines |
Technical data
Fabric width | 7 250 mm |
Design speed | 1200 m/min |
Basis weight range | 90-150 g/m2 |
Annual capacity | 308 000 t/y |