Guangdong Shanying PM 52 and PM 53: dedicated to low-carbon manufacturing
Dec 13, 2023
With their new PM 52 and PM 53 board making lines, Shanying Paper Industry (Guangdong), also known as Guangdong Shanying, aims to meet their low-carbon goals while setting industry benchmarks for intelligent manufacturing. Close cooperation with Valmet has enabled rapid start-up and exceptional efficiency.
As a supplier that combines process technology, automation and service, Valmet played a crucial role during the project implementation process. The performance and overall outcome during the commissioning process and after start-up have been exceptional.
Summary of PM 52
| Location | Zhaoqing, China |
| Solution |
The new high-speed OptiConcept M containerboard making line PM 52 includes:
The delivery also included Valmet’s forming fabrics, press felts, shoe press belts and dryer fabrics. The wide automation package includes Valmet DNA automation system for process and drive controls as well as runnability and condition monitoring and Valmet IQ quality management solution. |
| Results |
PM 52 began paper production on the same day it was started up. After approximately two hours of process optimization and adjustment, the products met the sales standards. The machine achieved continuous production shortly after that. Since the start-up, it has been running smoothly, and the products have received unanimous praise from end customers. The consumption of water, electricity and steam has been lower than expected, reaching the industry’s best consumption levels. |
| Keywords | Paper & board, containerboard, energy efficiency, reduced environmental footprint, China |
Technical data of PM 52
| Grades | Recycled liner |
| Technical information | The design speed of the machine is 1,200 m/min. |
| Start-up | May 2022 |
Summary of PM 53
| Location | Zhaoqing, China |
| Solution |
The new high-speed OptiConcept M containerboard making line PM 53 includes:
The delivery also included Valmet’s forming fabrics, press felts, shoe press belts and dryer fabrics. The wide automation package includes Valmet DNA automation system for process and drive controls as well as runnability and condition monitoring and Valmet IQ quality management solution. |
| Results |
PM 53 achieved production within just three days after commissioning and reached the target speed within 11 days, setting a new world record for similar Valmet paper machines. PM 53 has a highly integrated and modular design, which allows Shanying Guangdong to easily identify and handle various production situations. The machine is easy to maintain and highly automated, so that workers can quickly adapt to its operation after a short training period. |
| Keywords | Paper & board, containerboard, energy efficiency, reduced environmental footprint, China |
