
Dec 29, 2015
Faced with replacing an aging quality control system on board machine 3, Ningbo Zhonghua Paper selected Valmet* because of its innovative sensor technology, especially the direct coat weight measurement. The results were so good that within a year they replaced a second quality control system on BM2 ahead of schedule and report being very satisfied with both deliveries.
* Metso until April 1, 2015
Summary
Location | Haishu Industrial Zone, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China |
Customer challenge | Original quality control system needed replacing as spare parts were getting difficult to obtain. Additionally the mill needed a more accurate measurement of coat weight. |
Solution | Valmet IQ quality control system with direct coat weight measurement |
Results | As well as quality, the Valmet IQ system contributes to better machine control. The results were immediately impressive and after only six months the mill decided on a repeat order for BM2. |
Keywords | Automation, Board and paper, Improvements, Rebuilds and upgrades, China |