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Calender case study - CD caliper control & sheet breaks

A southern USA mill requested Valmet expert assistance, specifically a process and condition audit of their online single nip calender.

Reel backlash due to worn parts causes sheet breaks, case study

Sheet breaks on PM1 are costing thousands of dollars. Valmet emergency service discovers backlash and further analysis provides temporary and long-term fixes.

Yankee creping problems and too many regrinds, a case study

In this case study, creping problems on a Yankee correlated with frequent regrinds. Analysis by the OEM specialist discovered misalignment, and made procedural recommendations to resolve the problems.

Safety improvements at the reel and winder (webinar)

Valmet experts discuss safety standards relating to reels and winders, and what can be done to improve operator and equipment safety with today's technology.

Helpful coating tips: jet angle, gap, critical factors, etc.

Factors that increase coat weight: decrease of blade load, decrease tip angle, increased viscosity/solids, increase speeds & increase in sheet roughness.

Tune up your profiles and runnability with iRoll Sizer

PM 2 at the Stora Enso Anjala mill offers a good example of how the iRoll Sizer, Valmet’s intelligent roll for the sizer, can help to solve runnability challenges and optimize coat weight profiles.

Proven by tests: Valmet Black Belt has highest impact strength

The most important property of a shoe press belt, used in paper and board machines, is its toughness, in all probability. Tough material survives in even the hardest and fastest impact situations. In tests made at Tampere University of Technology, Valmet Black Belt showed the best impact resistance compared to other belt designs.

Optimized water management saves natural resources and money

Paper cannot be made without water. By reducing their consumption of fresh water and raw materials, papermakers can promote sustainable production while also saving energy and money without compromising product quality.

Efficient energy conversion of a wide range of biomass in Nagocdoches, USA

Valmet-supplied boiler island with the world’s largest BFB Boiler features efficient energy conversion of a wide range of biomass in Nagocdoches, USA.

Valmet Doctor Holder Compact revolutionizes doctoring process

The newcomer in Valmet’s composite holder family is Valmet Doctor Blade Holder Compact. With its simplicity, ease of use and superior performance, it takes doctoring to a totally new level.