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Sizer applicator beam not unloading at sheet break, a case study

When a sizer applicator beam refuses to unload properly, it presents a personnel and equipment safety risk. This case study follows the diagnosis and ultimate identification of the problem - at the TS cylinder rod end packing assembly.

Steam and condensate system audit for tissue machine Yankee dryer

The steam input and condensate removal system is integral to the efficient and effective operation of your Yankee dryer. A system audit shows the current operating level and provides savings recommendations.

Reel process audits can reduce broke and defects near the spool

Reel equipment can take a beating during normal operation. Periodic inspections of the reel equipment are recommended to develop a baseline with regard to its process variables and mechanical condition.

Careful, data-driven planning combined with OEM expertise is the key to a successful plant turnaround

Process plants make a living by keeping their production lines up and running near-uninterruptedly, but in order to do that safely and efficiently they have to plan maintenance shutdowns, turnarounds and outages (STOs) at critical intervals. The purpose of an STO may range from performing repairs and cleaning the process to implementing major modifications and performing inspections mandated by operating license requirements.

Digital solutions bring reliability and predictability to aging plants

The current trend toward digitalization is not limited to new, greenfield plants. In fact, older plants may actually be in better ...

Importance and limits of hardness in wound roll quality

Building a good roll requires controlling hardness. Hardness is dependent on paper characteristics and the tension distribution throughout the wound roll.

Versatility and sustainability through modularity

What does future-proof technology mean? And how to achieve versatility and sustainability through modularity?

Valmet continues partnership with Make-A-Wish America

In North America, Valmet proudly stands by @Make-A-Wish America, granting life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Recently, they presented a heartfelt check at the Atlanta, Georgia office, making a tangible difference in the lives of these brave wish kids.

Reinventing reliability through material science

Reinventing reliability - our company motto - is a critical mission that impacts technology and product development. Jussi Hellman, Manager of Materials Engineering at Neles (now Valmet Flow Control business line), reliability is very much the domain of material science. “More times than often, material wear is the root cause of failures, which leads to unplanned downtimes and production loss.”

How the right wear protection materials can extend valve lifetimes

Valve World magazine 'Top of mind' story | “If the wear protection materials are properly specified, valves can successfully contribute major improvements in process availability.”