
Nov 30, 2018
Valmet-delivered, a completely new type of a sizer, OptiSizer Hard was successfully started up at Propapier PM1 in Germany a day ahead of schedule in April, 2018. Before the rebuild, the poor OCC quality was affecting the strength properties of the containerboard grades Propapier was producing. As a result of the rebuild, strength properties and runnability were improved significantly.
Summary table
Location |
Propapier PM1 GmbH Burg mill in Germany |
Customer challenge |
The quality of raw material (OCC) was deteriorating and affecting the strength properties of liner and fluting grades. |
Solution |
Pilot trials at Valmet Paper Technology Center were really important to test the completely new type of sizer. Delivery included:
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Results |
The results at Propapier PM 1:
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Keywords | Board and Paper, rebuilds, Germany, Europe |