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Shared Journey Forward - Case studies demonstrate benefits

These reference cases demonstrate Valmet's unique Shared Journey Forward service offerings in the areas of reliability, performance and process competitiveness.

Valmet improves your safety around recovery boiler operations

The recovery boiler is a hazardous work area. Valmet has developed a number of innovative upgrades that reduce operator risk by automating and redesigning typical procedures. Explosion, combustion, hot gas, molten ash and burn risks are minimized.

How to perform static balancing of dryers, and the benefits

Static balancing prevents sheet breaks, poor sheet quality, bearing wear, vibration, noise and other problems and should only be used on dryer cans running at less than 3000 fpm.

Proper storage of ENP modules will prevent costly damage

Care must be taken while ENP modules are out of the machine to prevent damage from corrosion to the polished and machined carbon steel surfaces. Learn more about proper care and storage of ENP modules.

Maintain and troubleshoot winder hydraulic parking brakes

Front and rear drum brakes are installed on a winder, typically on the drive side, in order to improve personnel safety. The parking brakes assure the drums are at zero speed while personnel are working in the windup area. This article describes basic operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the brakes.

Follow hydraulic hose best practices to improve runnability

Hydraulic hose best practices include documentation, marking connections and hose routing. This is especially critical during roll removal and installation.

Winder safety - releasing from a nip with a lifting cushion

Each mill must have a rescue plan and rescue apparatus for accidents. The following information is aimed at the winder users to help them when developing a rescue plan for accidents that are caused by the pulling winder nip.

General safety tips to follow when working around the calender

Modern calenders are designed to minimize risks. However, despite safety-conscious equipment designs, operators must still exercise extreme caution around paper machinery.

Doctoring safety - know the hazards and upgrade safety equipment

Doctors are designed to be safe. Hazards that cannot be completely removed are identified and their impact is eliminated or reduced by the use of safety devices and following instructions.

Know the winder danger zones and related safety equipment

Working in the winder area involves risk to operators and maintenance personnel. Although guards and warning lights and horns help to improve safety, workers must always be aware of the risks involved in each section of the winder.