Customer case:

Safer and quicker for top slitter exchange in Japan

Mar 17, 2025

A paper producer in Japan wants to improve the slitting process in their off-machine coater by updating the existing JR1000 slitter holder with Valmet Quick Change Slitter Holder. This investment aims to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high safety standards.

Summary

Location	Japan
Solution	Installed Valmet Quick Change Slitter Holder State-of-the-art blade design, materials and sharpness techniques Safe and fast blade changes without requiring any planned shutdowns
Targets	Improve cutting quality Shorten the top slitter changing time Increase slitter blade lifetime Increase safety in the operation
Results	Superior sharpness and cut quality Multiple times quicker slitter change Less roll rejects and dust Longer slitter blade
Keywords	Paper & board, Service, Process parts, Slitter, Cutting process, Japan, Asia

Technical data

Grades	Coated printing paper
Basis weight	72.3 - 157 g/m2
Width	6,590 mm
Speed	1,100 m/min
Start-up	1996

Slitter management

Slitter management at board and paper machines was developed by Valmet to help our customers overcome winder problems such as poor slitting equipment condition, poor quality blades and bands, dull blades and bands, hand injuries and insufficient operator slitting process knowledge and abilities. Valmet Slitter management brings slitting best practices to your winder. Our services and technology include state-of-the-art blade design and materials, sharpness techniques, safe and easy slitter changes, and comprehensive OEM slitter section training.