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Forming section troubleshooting checklist extends wire life

Wire life below expectations is of major concern to mill management. These tips are presented in a check list format for quick reference if the need arises.

Boiler tuning best practices for efficiency (webinar)

An upcoming free webinar will show how boiler tuning allows recovery boilers to operate more efficiently. It explains key processes, terminology and tools.

White water opportunities for energy, fiber & water savings (webinar)

Most operating PMs have opportunities for cost savings via improvements in treatment and use of the excess white water from forming and press sections - WEBINAR

Brief introduction to Lean 6 Sigma - the DMAIC concept

Many mills use this process improvement tool. For those who are not acquainted with it, here's a brief summary of the 5 steps of Lean 6-Sigma (DMAIC for short).

Recovery air systems operations and optimization (webinar)

Valmet power and process expert gives insights into the liquor cycle, chemistry, air systems modeling, common risks and mitigation and optimization upgrades.

Maintenance Data improves performance & reliability - webinar

Developing maintenance data in your Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) can improve your machinery and personnel performance and reliability.

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.

5 Keys to Better Pulp Washing Operations (tips from the OEM)

In a recent interview, the Process Engineers and Product Managers from Valmet’s vacuum washer team offered five helpful tips for operators.

Pulp washing system fundamentals and design (webinar)

Operating the pulp washing system efficiently requires that fiberline operators and superintendents understand the fundamentals of the washing system.

Forming section beam changeout case study and mechanical audit

A mill in the southern US requested assistance from Valmet with the change out of two fourdrinier cross tie beams. An audit can help with these decisions.