Forming
High efficiency and excellent runnability with OptiFormer forming technologies
Valmet provides a comprehensive range of paper machine forming section applications for the varying requirements of different board and paper grades and speed ranges. The forming section concepts include solutions for gap forming, hybrid forming and Fourdrinier applications which can be used for new line installations and rebuilds alike.
OptiFormer Gap, Hybrid and Fourdrinier application methods are available in the OptiFormer family. Valmet's forming sections provide energy-efficient operation with high efficiency, excellent runnability, ease of maintenance and cleanliness.
Valmet Paper Technology Center provides the world's most comprehensive offering of testing and piloting services to paper and board manufacturers worldwide. Our pilot facilities have the entire process covered providing customers with excellent service and reliable results to support in investment decisions. Read more about Paper Technology Centers here.
OUR OPTIFORMER FORMING SOLUTIONS
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Wet end rebuild for Khanna Paper in India
The rebuild aims to improve end product quality, increase production and add new grades to product portfolio. CEO Varun Jain tells in video the reasoning behind the investment.
Sappi Somerset PM 3 former rebuild
"The formation improvement has yielded additional cost savings exceeding the project goal targets. The improved quality level has improved the mill’s flexibility to move higher quality grades to PM 3 that was not possible before the former upgrade.” tells the crew at PM3.
Huge improvements through forming fabrics
The right forming fabric can bring about huge improvements in boardmaking. Valmet Forming Fabric OP improves machine efficiency and paper quality as well as providing major cost savings – all benefits warmly welcomed by packaging grade producers.
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