Search results

Proper bearing lubrication and modernization are essential

Most bearing failures can be traced to two maintenance oversights: a lack of lubrication or the use of the wrong type of lubrication. An upgrade may be needed.

Apron lip mapping and repair avoid production quality problems

Apron lip damage usually comes in the form of nicks, scratches or dents. These minor abrasions can trap fibers from the pulp or cause distortions in the flow of the headbox jet, which jeopardizes sheet formation. Preparation before apron repairs can improve maintenance safety and save money.

OT cybersecurity: Move beyond monitoring to true protection

When cyber threats hit your production environment, monitoring alone isn’t enough. You need protection that stops attacks before they impact operations. Learn why intrusion prevention systems are a critical layer of OT cybersecurity, and how to best implement them.

That feeling when...vision and growth propel team success

Chetan Thakare’s story is all about innovation and dedication. Discover how he’s shaping automation solutions at Valmet.

That feeling when mechanics spark an engineering passion

Rosário Malheiro, Condition Monitoring Specialist, has paved a path marked by challenges, learning, and achievements. In this interview she shares her journey, the difficulties and rewards of a career in engineering, and offers valuable advice for those wishing to pursue this field.

Planned and unplanned downtime and its impact on tissue converters

Downtime can be a detriment for tissue converters, but it’s also necessary to keep production lines running at peak efficiency. The difference between hindrance and help is whether the downtime is unplanned or planned.

That feeling when...NA employer branding campaign continues in 2024

Reflecting on a year of interviews and narratives, Valmet's commitment to celebrating individuals remains strong. In 2023, our North American Employee Value Proposition (EVP) campaign showcased the values, aspirations, and experiences defining our company culture.

Co-operation and scaling up accelerating sustainable development of the textile industry

Gathering over 100 textile industry experts, Nordic Textile Fibre Day explored the latest developments in man-made cellulosic textile fibers and textile recycling. Scaling up from pilot phase to industrial production, funding the investment and development and close co-operation between different companies and start-ups are seen essential to transform the textile industry towards more sustainable way of working. Read more from the article.

An Exclusive Preview of the New Future of Nonwovens

In a unique collaboration Valmet, Futura, Canalair and Oerlikon Nonwoven/Teknoweb Materials presented the new future of nonwovens. The event called the NonWoEvent allowed customers to book exclusive 2-hour live demonstration sessions of the latest nonwoven technology.

Should tissue converters order OEM or non-OEM spare parts?

It’s an age-old dilemma for tissue converters: use OEM spare parts or non-OEM spare parts? Cost often drives many to decide upon the latter and, just as often, they usually come to regret it.