New technology
Valmet can help you add new technology to your process at the right time to ensure the competitiveness of your business. Today our customers are extensively utilizing our industrial internet capabilities, based on intelligent technology, automation and services.
Our process and automation upgrades are always based on your targets. Competitiveness can be maintained by upgrading technology to improve safety, quality or capacity. We offer complete deliveries, including key components, automation updates, and installation with start-up and process support.
New technology
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Field Report - Extended Nip Press performance
Since 1980 the Extended Nip Press (ENP) has performed well. But there have been improvements since its initial entry in the market. These include prolonging the blanket/belt and felt life and improving sheet properties with oil lubrication showers, belt brushes, belt wipes, loading piston upgrades and geometry optimizations.
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Field Report - Steam shower tips and Valmet IQ Steam Profiler
Guidelines for steam shower setup, usage and shutdown as well as precautions are presented in this article, as well as the results that are possible with the Valmet IQ Steam Profiler.
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Case Studies - Valmet polarized forming fabrics
Customer experiences have shown that Valmet's polarized forming fabrics have the potential to revolutionize water removal in the papermaking process. Two board machine case studies illustrate the savings that are possible.
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Field Report - Spreader roll problems, solutions and services
Spreaders deal with web instability, using the principles of tension and traction to overcome dishing and interweaving. Valmet spreader roll services ensure spreading efficiency with all-round cost control.
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Valmet Tissue Technology Webinar - learn from the technology leader
Valmet's free webinar is an information packed hour of presentations and Q&A that will bring you up to date on the latest in tissue making technology, from the headbox to the rereeler, including automation that assists operators in making the best decisions.
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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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Increase dewatering, reduce vacuum needs with Valmet Hard Coating Solid and Valmet Uhle Box Cover
The new coating and uhle box cover also improve runnability, moisture profiles and felt lifetime. The technology is unbeatable and several references prove it.
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Field Report - Screen cylinder troubleshooting
Once a screen cylinder's holes plug or its raised plating or coating is worn smooth, a host of operational problems can occur affecting runnability, capacity, pulp quality and cylinder life. There are three warning signs of excessive wear to monitor.
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Common evaporator issues and solutions
Evaporators are used to evaporate black liquor from approximately 15% dry solids to 70-85% dry solids. Operating issues include scaling, corrosion, liquor carry-over, vacuum, condensate segregation and foaming liquor. Each can be mitigated with process and technology changes.
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Field Report - Function and setup of size press sealing blade
Properly functioning sealing blades in a metered size press prevent air from entering the application chamber while lubricating the blade tip/applicator roll interface. Periodic checks of the blade setup are essential for a long and trouble-free blade lifetime.