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Innovation in Järvenpää Paper Technology Center: Hard nip sizing with curtain application

Watch the video to learn more about Valmet’s novel innovation OptiSizer Curtain. The most recent innovation in surface sizing, hard nip sizing with curtain application, was developed and tested in Valmet’s Paper Technology Center in Järvenpää. The results from the pilot machine have been exciting: the sizer can successfully run up to 1700 m/min.

Paper coating process optimization brings savings at Cartiere del Garda

A rebuild of air dyers with new Valmet nozzles on Cartiere del Garda’s off-line coating machine in Italy has increased speed, reduced energy consumption and improved web stability. On top of everything, they can now guarantee their printing paper customers better quality – even on lighter grades.

Valmet – OptiCalender Metal Belt

OptiCalander Metal Belt introduces a completely new method of making board. The metal belt calender simplifies the entire board-making process and releases drying capacity by removing the speed limits caused by Yankee cylinders. This results in extremely high bulk and stiffness, together with very smooth surfaces.

100% recycled containerboard making line at Pratt Industries in the US, Valparaiso

Pratt Industries has invested in 100% recycled board production line supplied by Valmet. The PM 16 OptiConcept M board machine in Valparaiso, Indiana had an extremely fast and smooth start-up in 2015.

Felt profile measuring beam

Valmet’s Felt Profile Measuring Beam is the first in the world to include a suspension mechanism that prevents errors in results. The fixed beam also eliminates the need to enter the running machine while measuring, which increases safety and saves both time and costs.

Valmet for safe and efficient maintenance

Valmet provides maintenance outsourcing services for pulp, paper and board mills around the world, taking full charge of a mill's maintenance function.

Sustainability for investors

Valmet's Head of Sustainability Laura Puustjärvi discusses sustainability at Valmet with IR Director Calle Loikkanen.

Maximize reliability with modern, data-driven shutdown planning

Turnaround, shutdown, and outage valve scopes have a significant impact on future plant performance. Good planning, management and documentation are essential, but higher targets have also accentuated the need to better target maintenance and consider opportunities for improvement. Want to learn proven methods and tools to leverage data and ensure successful shutdowns? Read on and join my presentation at Valve World Expo.

Valmet Gasifier for biomass

Biomass gasification is a combined system of biomass dryer, gasifier and lime kiln, optimized for burning the product gas. After drying, bark or other wood residue is gasified in the CFB gasifier at high temperatures using a controlled amount of air. The resulting product gas is then burned in the lime kiln burner, which is optimized for product gas.

Valmet Services for Energy producers

Together we recharge your competitiveness and improve the reliability and performance of your asset to meet today’s sustainability demands and drive business growth.