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Boosting coating performance with intelligence

The UPM Kaukas mill in Lappeenranta, Finland, has been able to enhance web handling, runnability and roll cover performance by using Valmet’s intelligent roll cover solutions in the demanding coating process.

Seeking excellence with polarized forming fabrics

In 2016, Valmet introduced a new generation of forming fabrics with a polarized structure. Customer experiences have shown that these polarized forming fabrics have the potential to revolutionize water removal in the papermaking process.

Juntai Technology overcomes a shoe press challenge in pulp drying

A shoe press bottom roll’s poor performance was a restricting factor not only for Juntai Technology’s pulp drying machine but the entire mill. Valmet’s roll service experts swiftly removed the issue.

Galileo’s diamonds are the grinder’s best friends

Sappi Ngodwana mill’s Groundwood Galileo project was initiated to have the mill’s traditional grinders equipped with Valmet’s unique Galileo grinding technology. The delivery and installation of the last two units were however interfered by Covid-19, but due to open-minded use of virtual technology and seamless co-operation between Valmet and Sappi, the project was successfully closed on time and within budget.

Uncompromised roll cover performance for sizing and coating

Valmet is the market leader in film coaters and sizers, and has developed a great deal of related process know-how. We have put this expertise to good use in developing new roll cover materials that deliver uncompromised sizing and coating performance with both grooved and smooth rods, as well as with coating blades.

A digital leap in Field Services

The new mobile application @Field connects Valmet’s more than 1,100 Field Services professionals. It unifies how we work and further improves the customer experience.

Wet pressing performance much improved!

N R Agarwal has been able to reduce web breaks, increase speed and boost post-press dry content on its PM5 with Valmet’s Intelligent Roll Solutions for press efficiency.

Valmet’s innovative screen basket design contributes to excellent runnability at Norske Skog Bruck PM4

Valmet’s innovative laminar design Screen Basket was installed at Norske Skog Bruck’s PM4 with good results: there was a clear performance boost in the approach flow system and improved runnability.

Valmet enables TNB to move into digitalization by modernizing three hydropower plants

Valmet’s automation was chosen again for upgrades at three other Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) hydropower plants: Sungai Piah, Kenyir and Cameron Highlands

Improved profiles with new QCS systems

New quality control systems (QCS) in both paper machines at Bäckhammar paper mill have drastically improved grammage and moisture profiles while reducing profile variations.