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Welcome to learn more about Valmet's technology and services offering! This section includes articles that highlight customer cases and success stories around the world, stories about Valmet's innovations and products, as well as give food for thought.
For those interested in helpful tips and practical methods for maintaining and finetuning your processes and equipment, we offer Up & Running articles that are intended to help you keep your paper, board, tissue and pulp machines up and running.
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Articles
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Field Report - Yankee rebuild improves tissue quality, a case study
Rebuilding a Yankee is a daunting decision, due to OSHA regulations for confined space entry and the significant cost of downtime. This mill was losing product due to poor tissue quality, and Valmet's service engineers assisted in the decision making process to rebuild the Yankee.
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The first edition of CRE8 4PEOPLE – a competition in creativity with people and social sustainability in focus
The 7th October the very first CRE8 4PEOPLE challenge was held in Karlstad. A competition based on Karlstad university’s method CRE8®, but with people and social sustainability in focus. A new collaboration between Valmet, Karlstad University, Innovation Park (local innovation society in Karlstad) and a local nonprofit organization.
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The first edition of CRE8 4PEOPLE – a competition in creativity with people and social sustainability in focus
The 7th October the very first CRE8 4PEOPLE challenge was held in Karlstad. A competition based on Karlstad university’s method CRE8®, but with people and social sustainability in focus. A new collaboration between Valmet, Karlstad University, Innovation Park (local innovation society in Karlstad) and a local nonprofit organization.
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Recycled and renewable raw materials will feature strongly in future roll covers
Could roll covers be made of recycled or even bio-based materials? With less than two years' intensive R&D work, Valmet has taken a remarkable step toward a more sustainable era in the field of production consumables in paper making.
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Field Report - Roll grinding procedures
Successful roll grinding depends on many factors. The knowledge and experience of an operator, the condition of the roll grinding equipment, and continued preventive maintenance of equipment, all contribute to the ability to meet dimensional tolerances and surface finish requirements.
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When the going gets hot, Valmet Furnace Imaging gets going
GKN Hoeganaes Corporation, the world leader in the production of atomized steel and iron powders, installed a forerunner of the Valmet Furnace Imaging System, Fixed Mount Mid-IR infrared camera in the ladle metallurgy furnace (LMF) at its Hoeganaes plant in Gallatin, Tennessee.
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Field Report - On-machine grinding increases machine speed and sheet quality, a case study
At a fine paper mill, despite every effort, sheet breaks had averaged more than six a day for the last several months. Two of the four dryers were shut down and the two functioning dryers would need to be taken off-line soon if nothing could be done...
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Field Report - On-machine grinding
On-machine grinding is cost- and time-efficient compared to dryer cylinder replacement or off-machine grinding, finishing and renewing cylinders for 40-50 percent less total cost and in less than half the time.
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New Danish ferry M/S Hammershus leads the way with top technology
Valmet's marine automation technology helps speed new ferry m/s Hammershus on its way
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Field Report - Headbox apron shower troubleshooting, a case study
The key word in papermaking is uniformity, and the apron shower plays a primary role in maintaining this characteristic. Shower water volume, pressure and temperature are critical factors. The case study involves the three indicators of a thermal bow problem in the apron lip.