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Maintenance of reel primary and secondary reeling devices

In order to reliably build a parent roll with good structure for downstream processing, primary and secondary reeling devices must be maintained to guarantee smooth operation. Recommended maintenance and lubrication of a typical reel is presented in this article.

100 young people learned about the working life at Valmet

What will I become when I grow up? What kind of work would I like to do? Some of today’s young people already know the answers, while others are still looking for their own path. During practical training at Valmet, many were able to clarify their thoughts about their future direction. “I learned to recognize what I’m good at and what type of work I like or don’t like. I’m now considering my options for the upcoming joint application period,” one of the participants said when giving feedback.

Roll service agreement increases reliability at Savon Sellu

Close partnership with Valmet increased cost efficiency and roll availability at Savon Sellu via a roll agreement. Roll running times were doubled. Virtual roll IDs clearly identify which roll is being serviced.

Shoe press users group discusses the latest developments

SPUG presents Valmet's latest shoe press developments as well as providing one-on-one Valmet assistance and a venue for mill personnel to share techniques. For example, Valmet Black Belt shoe press belt and Valmet Belt Roll Doctor shoe press roll doctor are technologies that were discussed at past SPUG events.

A brief introduction to machine vibration analysis techniques

Mills conduct vibration analysis as part of their preventative maintenance programs. The goal is to determine how severe the vibration is and to identify the root cause in order to correct the problem before some type of failure or customer complaint occurs.

Valmet's seasonal donation to Save the Children

In the spirit of the holiday season, Valmet continues the tradition to support selected global humanitarian and conservation organizations.

Below the noise limit

Vantaan Energia, one of Finland’s largest urban energy companies, set tight noise limits for equipment suppliers at its new ...

GE Frame 6 automation retrofit at Lahti Energy

Higher reliability and a deeper view into the process – that’s definitely what Lahti Energy got when Valmet delivered a demanding automation retrofit to the company’s GE Frame 6 gas turbine. Unlike before, a massive amount of information is now available to all involved in the process, enabling continuous follow-up and proactive measures.

Intelligent valves for LNG processing

The demand for natural gas is likely to increase, because of its clean-burning characteristics, especially for producing electricity.

Uptime leap

Process safety and reliability create the foundation for sustainable efficiency and productivity in the process industry. Every process owner has strong interest in implementing all feasible measures to better manage and prevent potential risks. Advanced materials engineering solutions have great potential to contribute to the enhancement of safety and reliability in industrial processes.