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Valmet Belt Roll Doctor reduces press moisture, a case study

A 1990s uncoated freesheet machine in the United States wanted to decrease their press moisture. They chose the Valmet Belt Roll Doctor to doctor the shoe press belt.

Reeling parameters - tension, nip load and peripheral force

The three critical parameters which must be controlled to make a well structured parent roll that can handle further processing are determined case-by-case.

Maximize your training results with flexible training tools

Why do companies with similar technologies achieve different results? Why do people doing the same task perform differently? The difference often lies in knowledge and skills, both of which can be acquired through learning.

Valmet iRoll Portable Press Analysis at Cartiere del Garda

Cartiere del Garda used Valmet iRoll Portable Press Analysis to resolve problems with moisture profiles, felt lifetimes and more.

Pilot trials - a reliable basis for successful business decisions

Mills use Valmet's Technology Centers for a selection of testing and pilot services which help eliminate risks related to business investments and decisions.

The mechanics, factors and prevention of size press orange peel

A common problem on film metering size presses is orange peel. Orange peel is caused when the coating film splits away from the coated sheet in the immobilized coating layer at the exit of the size press nip.

Common ways an OEM partner helps mills achieve their goals

Maintaining a strong relationship with a trusted OEM partner lets producers learn from the industry’s manufacturing legacy and keep operations moving forward.

Reel primary arm synchronization avoids bottom jumbo reel losses

If you suspect that you are losing excessive paper on the bottoms of your jumbo rolls, the primary arms may be the culprit. Primary arm synchronization is critical for the reel to function properly during turn-up situations.

Time to turn it down

Steven Hocurscak explores solutions to reduce noise and vibration for increased safety in operations.

Extended lifetime coater blades feature carbide coating

Extended lifetime coater blades from Valmet optimize your total coating cost while providing high and stable coating quality. These high quality durable blades are tailored to each mill's process, using our extensive experience with hard coatings.