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Helpful tips for size pressing: properties, load, vibration…

Sheet properties when using size include - increased internal, surface, tensile strength, stiffness and roughness; decreased porosity, opacity and whiteness.

Increasing felt tension overcomes dryer limitation, a case study

This case study involves a paperboard mill suffering from drying limitations. The mill had added spoiler bars but had no room for extra dryer cans. The mill undertook a rebuild to increase felt tension, thus allowing a subsequent machine speedup.

Refiners are running at double design capacity, case study

Valmet's latest refiner turbine segment patterns reduces energy consumption while lengthening segment lifetime.

Measuring fourdrinier table stock activity helps formation

On fourdrinier forming sections, stock activity on the table is necessary to improve sheet formation and drainage rate. Too much or too little turbulence causes poor formation. Forming table activity can be observed with the use of a high frequency strobe light.

Valmet Breast Roll Shaker 120 enhances board and paper properties

Valmet Breast Roll Shaker 120 improves formation properties such as: sheet strength, surface smoothness, printability and furnish absorption. Its simplified design has a small footprint and it's designed for easy maintenance.

Troubleshooting chronic wrinkling on a size press, case study

Valmet investigated an issue where a size press was having wrinkling when the nip closed and before the applicator beam was loaded. The culprit was hydraulic.

Valmet seal flow upgrade improves suction roll operation

One way for mill's to reduce costs is to replace old, outdated showers and nozzles with Valmet Suction Roll Upgrade Seal Flow shower technology. It will improve moisture profiles, reduce water consumption and reduce roll maintenance costs.

That feeling when...purpose and opportunity drive team success

At Valmet, Angie Coenen drives team success through dedication and leadership.

That feeling when…your team’s precision drives production

From experience to excellence: With 15 years in manufacturing, Chuck Northam plays a key role in optimizing production at Valmet’s Neenah facility.

Enhancing skills at NC State University’s pulp and paper workshop

Valmet employees in North America recently attended the Hands-on Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics at NC State University, gaining valuable insights into the entire pulp and paper manufacturing process.