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Field Report - Slitter blade and band sharpening

Slitters must be sharp and properly sharpened. The best way to maintain a continual supply of sharp slitter blades is to use the Valmet BladePool service. If, however, you choose to do your own sharpening, here are some general instructions for sharpening at the mill.

Web handling - The poor man's spreader or bow-tie roller

Straight shaft rollers can be used as spreader rolls. They are called "Bowtie" rollers because a concave crown is machined into the roller.

Use these general instructions to replace a hydraulic cylinder

This article contains general replacement instructions for hydraulic cylinders. In the absence of specific OEM or mill instructions, follow these instructions which include safety, preparation, cylinder removal/installation and completing actions.

Maintain reel primary arms for consistent initial reeling control

Proper reel primary arm maintenance is vital for a safe reeling process and high quality paper throughout the reel. This article addresses reel primary arm problems, including arms that can't reliably hold a large reel just above the rails.

Fast Forward project work leads to results

Project work is a key element of Valmet's global programs as it brings positive energy to all involved, allows the company to cascade strategy in a meaningful way and acts as a springboard for innovative thinking.

Air guide maintenance guarantees trouble-free even operation

The air guide is common on paper machines, where the machine clothing is a continuous belt. Proper care and maintenance of the air guide is essential to make sure that the guide works evenly and trouble-free.

Chemical cleaning advisory services save time and shorten outages

Valmet's chemical cleaning advisory services provide a safe and time saving chemical cleaning plan for your boiler. We can also handle the complete job from start to finish, providing shorter shutdowns of your boiler and cleaner boilers when we are finished.

Maintain the machine lubrication system for troublefree operation

Proper maintenance of your machine's lubrication system is critical for safe and trouble-free operation of equipment. This article reviews the proper oil choice, flushing, startup and shutdown processes.

Valmet receives award for Best Supplier from Sofidel

Valmet has received Sofidel’s Suppliers Sustainability Award for Best Supplier in the Procurement & Purchasing Category. Valmet received the award in an award ceremony held in London on November 9, 2017.

Valmet receives the Bronze Class and Industry Mover Sustainability Award 2017 in RobecoSAM’s sustainability assessment