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Precise control with high vibration

A corn processing plant in the US was experiencing difficulties with a critical valve used for controlling fiber-laden corn syrup in its ethanol manufacturing process. Two factors in particular were making it tough to achieve consistent control.

Focus on renewable energy technologies’ competitiveness

Due to the combat on climate change, the role of renewable energy has increased significantly over the past decade. Despite solar and wind taking most of the headlines, according to REN21 Renewables 2018 Global Status Report, about a third of the world’s renewable energy consumption is still based on modern bioenergy.

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ITC Bhadrachalam BM1 coated board machine in India for sustainable packaging

Valmet supplied ITC an extensive board machine rebuild and automation solution for machine and quality control. The coated board they produce (FBB) has important role in replacing plastics and there is an increasing demand for packaging board in India.

VPK Group’s grade conversion in Alizay

Watch the video to find out more on how VPK Group successfully transformed their Alizay mill in France. Originally producing fine paper grades, the mill’s paper machine has been rebuilt to produce recycled lightweight containerboard grades with less emissions. Cooperation has been the key to success.

Valmet - OptiDry air dryers for coating

Valmet’s solution for all coating drying applications is the highly efficient OptiDry air dryer family. It includes one- and two-sided dryers with several heating options, as well as contactless web turning drying and web cooling. Hundreds of OptiDry coating air dryer references have shown that it is possible to combine high drying capacity, low energy consumption, minimal maintenance costs and excellent end-product quality – all at the same time.

Valmet OptiFlo Fourdrinier Headbox - Transforming machine performance

The innovative design of Valmet’s OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox provides the greatest floc breaking ability and flattest profiles available on the market. That ensures that the paper and board products you make is of optimal quality. All the features of the headbox have been carefully designed to increase machine productivity, while keeping daily operating costs in control.

Valmet Fold-up Wall – Smart and safe solution for closed hood

Valmet Fold-up Wall improves safety and enables shorter maintenance shutdowns while standing the same conditions as a traditional closed hood. Wall can be opened to a wanted height during web breaks, and during shutdowns it gives an easy access to the dryer section. The visuals of the wall can be selected to suit your specific needs.

Future pulp mill with new value adding products

Future pulp mills can produce pulp as a main product even more sustainably, and also get more revenue from other value adding products like sulfuric acid, purified methanol, recycled textiles, extracted lignin, black pellets and sugars for various chemical products.

Valmet Doctor Holder Compact doctor blade holder

LiteCompact doctor blade holder is specially designed for press rolls using wider blades. The construction of LiteCompact combines a 100% composite holder and a 100% composite top plate in an optimal way.