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Valmet Refiner Segments - there is always a higher level

Are there limits to refiner segment technology? We optimize processes and stabilize them at the highest attainable and sustainable level. Some engineers might feel satisfied at this point, but at Valmet we don’t.

ServoNavitas - your toolbox for refiner segment technology

Refining is the key process when producing both mechanical pulp and fiberboard. Valmet continuously develops refiner segment technology to improve customer competitiveness. As a result of this development we present a new unidirectional segment concept called ServoNavitas.

Using wood powder as fuel in lime kilns, pilot case study

A Valmet white paper discusses the use of wood powder as a replacement lime kiln fuel, as well as the factors that must be considered when evaluating using wood powder as kiln fuel and the lessons learned from operating with wood powder. Södra has contributed to this paper based on their experience at Södra Värö mill with a wood powder firing system that was installed in 2014.

Valmet polarized forming fabrics give great results, case studies

Customer experiences have shown that Valmet's polarized forming fabrics have the potential to revolutionize water removal in the papermaking process. Two board machine case studies illustrate the savings that are possible.

Valmet intelligent roll solutions for tissue lines (webinar)

Case studies include press nip profiles, measuring sheet temperature, loose sheet edges/bagginess, parent roll hardness and optimizing reels and rewinders.

Flow control partner spotlight: IBEJ

Channel partners provide a valuable community to support Valmet's flow control customers all over the world. We interviewed one of our newest Valmet partner community members, IBEJ, from Bosnia to describe their daily work and projects. They were recently awarded as the Best new partner at the European Distributor Days 2023. Read the interview with Dragan Čizmić, Executive Director at IBEJ, and watch the video.

Valmet’s proven flow control solutions deliver reliability for the energy transition

Valmet, the global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services, has long enjoyed strong patronage from the pulp, paper and energy industries, amongst others. And, thanks to proven expertise with industrial gases such as hydrogen, oxygen and chlorine, Valmet’s Flow Control business line is a ‘go-to’ valve source for the renewable energy sector. Ville Kähkönen and Andreas Pischke kindly discussed the valve needs of this emerging industry.

Pumping 76% rock solids with Flowrox™ hose pumps

LKAB Svappavaara iron ore mine in Sweden chose Flowrox LPP-T100 transfer pumps for their pelletizing plant. They were looking for a solution that would allow them to pump effectively paste and high-density slurries. "The most important thing in terms of pump performance is that they function reliably. All the other benefits come after that. If a pump is not reliable, there is nothing else to benefit from either", the customer states.

Reliable Flowrox™ metering pumps proved better overall reliability and accurate dosing while pumping poly glycol acid in a cement plant

A major cement producer chose Flowrox™ metering pumps to control grinding aid in cement industry. The process is pumping poly glycol acid. The Flowrox pumps have replaced mechanical diaphragm pumps and have proved better overall reliability and accurate dosing.

Rubber hose solves scaling issue -Increased uptime and process efficiency with Flowrox pumps

A smelting plant in Norway had a scaling problem. Their spill process water contains lots of carbonates which caused reoccurring damage to the previously used centrifugal pump. Another challenge for the new pump was to also empty the 3-meter-deep tank located underneath the pump’s location.