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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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.
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iRoll Temperature examples and case studies
Valmet iRoll Temperature is an online tool for measuring the temperature profiles of rolls, roll covers and paper webs. These three case studies describe how iRoll technology has helped mills reduce roll cover wear, eliminate cover failure and improve profiles and runnability.
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Release coating for drying cylinders Valmet Dryer Roll Cover DOH - a case study
Poor dryer cylinder release causes runnability problems, sheet picking and dusting. At their worst, these problems place limits on cylinder temperatures and operating speeds. Sun Paper overcame these challenges with Valmet Dryer Roll Cover DOH onsite coating and improved their paper quality. Valmet Dryer Roll Cover DOH is based on the latest polymer chemistry, modern thermal spraying technology, and long experience.
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Valmet Filter Bags deliver the best performance
Valmet is the global market leader in disc filter bags, with over four decades of experience. Our bags fit perfectly, last longer, are durable and easy to install.
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Production of sulfuric acid from incineration of pulp mill non-condensable gases - a biorefinery concept
The production of sulfuric acid from pulp mill NCG enables a bioproduct mill to become nearly self-sufficient in sulfuric acid usage. Sulfate led to the mill's effluent treatment plant is reduced and the sulfate load to nearby waterways is decreased drastically. This innovative plant can produce sulfuric acid and bisulfite simultaneously depending on the requirement. The internal recycling of chemicals can reduce purchasing by 350 truckloads of acid per year.