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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Avoid winder vibration with modern software and hardware tools
Some paper grades generate winder vibration. Modern tools help, such as 4-way hydraulic valves, stiffer drums with lower dynamic runout and automated controls.
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3 Questions on Refining: Interview with a Valmet Expert
Luis Gonzalez, Valmet refining expert, describes the synergy of GL&V, J&L Fiber and Valmet and customer benefits from the combined refining technology.
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Proper bearing lubrication and modernization are essential
Most bearing failures can be traced to two maintenance oversights: a lack of lubrication or the use of the wrong type of lubrication. An upgrade may be needed.
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Field Report - Supercalendering process conditions, variables and grinding recommendations
Process variables affecting SC paper production, process conditions affecting supercalender polymer roll life and calender roll grinding recommendations.
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Valmet shoe press belt continuous improvement gives proven success
An unscheduled belt change in the press section is costly. Case studies show Valmet Black Belt handles extremely high nip loads and provides long run times.
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Field Report - Updating equipment, rebuild or replace?
When examining an older piece of equipment that does not meet today’s performance requirements, a mill must determine if it should be rebuilt or replaced.
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Field Report - Introduction to tail threading
If you can't thread the machine, production stops. Depending on the automation level of your machine, threading can be a safety issue. Achieving and maintaining tail threading efficiency is thus exceedingly important for safety and bottom line performance on all machines making any grades of paper, board, pulp or tissue.
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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.