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3D printing adds real value

Has 3D printing past the innovation phase?

Hydraulic safety, general practice reminders and troubleshooting

Excessive heat and noise are prime indicators of fluid system malfunction on fiber, paper, board and tissue machine lines. But before jumping in to fix a fluids problem - there are several safety factors to consider before and during maintenance. In this article we list these, as well as basic troubleshooting tips for fluids.

Know the winder danger zones and related safety equipment

Working in the winder area involves risk to operators and maintenance personnel. Although guards and warning lights and horns help to improve safety, workers must always be aware of the risks involved in each section of the winder.

Keep the noise down - Rotary valve noise abatement in gas and steam flow control applications

Noise can be a problem in even low and medium pressure steam applications, resulting in issues like heavy vibrations or health, safety and environmental hazards.

Better data utilization breeds reliability

Accurate and up-to-date installed base data is the foundation for achieving reliability. Being able to work together with a customer to harness the power of data is helping transform us from a vendor to a true reliability partner.

Sustainable bioproducts deserve sustainable processes

Sustainability is one of the driving megatrends in industry today. For the pulp and paper industry, sustainability has become an integral part of not just the sourcing, manufacturing and shipping processes, but also the portfolio of marketable end products being made. New bioproducts are being produced at modern mills around the world.

From ten tennis balls to one – cutting 90% of valve emissions

Paris Agreement has set a goal to achieve a carbon neutral world by 2050. However, the United Nations Environment Program’s Emissions Gap Report 2020 states that the world is still heading for a temperature rise more than 3°C this century which is far beyond the Paris Agreement goal. The role of countries and political decision-making has importance in achieving the goal, but the acts of individual companies has equal importance, as the target of reducing emissions requires a huge amount of small action on many different fronts.

Baltika, Icebreaker

Arctech Helsinki Shipyard has once again built a high-technology vessel for demanding ice conditions. The vessel, which will be used in Gulf of Finland, was launched in December 2013. In a vessel that performs icebreaking operations, a reliable functioning of the power management system is critical.Thus, Valmet DNA was selected.

Hydraulic basics, troubleshooting, filters & accumulators

This article lists some basic tips about hydraulics, including troubleshooting, filtering, cylinder rod leakage, effects of high air content in hydraulic oil and accumulator function.

Troubleshoot dryers and steam & condensate systems, part 2

Dryers and S&C systems involve complicated interdependent process values. Here are practical tips to troubleshoot and operate steam & condensate systems.