Enhance your shoe press performance! Join our webinar to learn how to choose, install, monitor, and analyze shoe press belts for optimal dewatering and long-term efficiency. Gain valuable insights from Valmet's expert, Seppo Somero, with over 36 years of experience in Paper Machine Clothing. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your operational expertise!
Description:
A shoe press cannot run without a shoe press belt. That is why it is so important to make sure your belt is performing at its best.
During this webinar, we will cover the following:
- How to choose the right shoe press belt for different paper/board machines based on mechanical requirements, surface options, void volume, dimensions, and packaging methods.
- Instructions and tools to install the shoe press belt on the paper/board machine.
- How to monitor belt performance at paper/board machine:
- Including some examples that can influence shoe press and belt functionality.
- Used belt removal: how Valmet can perform used belt lab analysis to evaluate its performance and identify possible areas for improvement.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the design criteria and surface options for choosing the right shoe press belt for efficient dewatering.
- How to install the belt – first on the belt change beam and further on to paper/board machine.
- Learn how important it is to ensure the centricity of the belt.
- Use of proper installation tools. During run to follow-up press dewatering, profiles, and other press settings such as belt tension and position together with counter roll cover condition.
- After belt removal, collecting belt cross machine samples for laboratory analysis to identify belt condition and possible areas for improvement.
- Type
- Recorded webinar
- Duration
- 0:45
- Language
- English
Speakers
Seppo Somero
Product Technology Manager, Press Felts ＆ Belts, NA, Valmet
Seppo Somero, Product Technology Manager at Valmet's Fabrics division, brings over 36 years of expertise in Paper Machine Clothing (PMC), specializing in press felts and belts. With a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Technology, Seppo has a strong track record across global regions, including 16 years in North America. He excels in optimizing processes and enhancing product performance to meet industry standards and customer targets.
Ready to optimize your shoe press performance? Schedule a one-on-one meeting with our expert to discuss your specific needs and questions.