Proven and highly reliable reeling without center drives
OptiReel Pope and OptiReel Linear reels
OptiReel Pope and OptiReel Linear without center drives are Valmet’s standard reels. They provide just the right level of reeling technology required by grades and operations with less demanding reeling conditions. They are especially suitable for containerboard and uncoated fine paper grades.
Compact layout, easy to install in existing production lines
High turn-up efficiency
Proven technology and components
Clear user interface
Compact layout
As Valmet's reels without center drives have a compact layout, they are easy to install in existing production lines. Discover more about OptiReel Linear.
High turn-up efficiency
As for all Valmet's reels, the turn-up efficiency of reels without center drives is very high - even as high as 99 %. The parent roll changes are made quickly and cleanly. There is a significant reduction of reel bottom waste with this completely automatic turn-up operation.
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Contact our expertsProven technology and components
You can rely on OptiReels without center drives:
- The technology used in is highly proven with numerous references all over the world
- No compromises have been done with the components used to meet the high requirements of Valmet's reel.
Clear user interface
OptiReels without center drives are easy to use. The reels are rebust and their user interfaces are clear.
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