Rolls for board and paper making

Maximum performance with high-quality rolls

With over 50 years of roll manufacturing experience, innovative R&D, and the process know-how of a paper-machine builder, Valmet offers highly reliable roll solutions that provide maximum performance and extend maintenance intervals.

Excellent operating performance

Low vibration levels

Fewer sheet breaks

The latest manufacturing technology

The long operational life of new rolls is ensured by accurate dimensioning, durable materials, and functional roll design. With decades of experience, we have access to a vast library of original roll manufacturing drawings, which are used to engineer fully compatible spare rolls for all applications, regardless of the original machine supplier.

Roll solutions for all needs

Roll upgrades

Improved spare rolls

Spare rolls

Incorporate the latest technology
Highest performance and runnability
Rolls can be redesigned for higher speeds or nip loads
Changes in roll connections, automation, and hydraulics may be necessary

Fully interchangeable with existing rolls
Offer some of the latest technology innovations
Easy installation
Improved performance and runnability
Reduced maintenance needs

Copies of existing rolls
Fully compatible
Common spare parts
Valmet’s high manufacturing quality

Value added with Valmet's roll solutions

Revenue	Life cycle cost	Assets	Minimizing risks
Improved process performance Efficient dewatering Better sheet quality Better roll runnability Reduced sheet breaks	Savings in energy consumption Savings in maintenance costs Longer maintenance intervals Less wearing parts Reduced cleaning water usage	Durable rolls with longer lifetime Extended cover and felt lives due to less roll induced nip vibration	High roll reliability Fewer unexpected roll-related shutdowns Roll condition monitoring Fully compatible spare rolls

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References and articles

Pick-up roll running time extended from four to 14 months

Hamburger Hungaria was troubled by short running times, an unscheduled downtime and extensive maintenance on its PM 7 pick-up rolls. Since the installation of a new Valmet pick-up roll and roll upgrades, the running time has more than tripled.

The extensive technological know-how behind Valmet’s roll service

Diﬀerent types of rolls are the core of papermaking. Since the invention of the modern paper machine, rolls have played a major part in the papermaking process and its development.

New breast roll shell boosts performance at Mänttä

Metsä Tissue's Mänttä mill intends to utilize Valmet’s grooved, countersunk breast suction roll shell to reduce unplanned roll changes and extend roll running times.

360°Rolls - performance up, costs down

By questioning their current operating models, paper mills greatly increase the chances of success in the search for lower costs, better availability, and higher efficiency. Valmet’s 360°Rolls approach enables papermakers to achieve better results with a 360° view of rolls and the roll environment.

Ponderay cuts the friction; pares electrical costs

By installing Compact LocSeal low-friction suction roll sealing systems in the forming and press sections of PM 1, Ponderay Newsprint has cut the drive energy requirement by about 570 horsepower, delivering an excellent return on investment.