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Polarized forming fabrics may revolutionize water removal
The polarized structure allows controlled initial drainage in the paper-making process, improving retention and helping keep the machine clean. The good runnability and cleanliness reduce breaks, increasing production capacity and saving through reduced use of chemicals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severe service control
Many services are severe services. High-pressure drop applications are always considered severe service. Selecting a reputable and proven technology and brand is extremely important to the long-term reliability required in these types of applications.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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