IAS gets new life with systematic upgrades
Computer-based technologies are evolving quickly to supply shipowners with more efficient operations and energy-saving solutions. This means some components are becoming obsolete.
Insights ● ArticleIAS gets new life with systematic upgrades
Computer-based technologies are evolving quickly to supply shipowners with more efficient operations and energy-saving solutions. This means some components are becoming obsolete.
Insights ● ArticleA superheater upgrade improves waste firing reliability
A new secondary superheater and wall panels together with Inconel® 625 overlay welding ensure operational reliability, reduce maintenance costs and extend process lifetime at Oulun Energia’s Laanila waste-fired Ekopower plant.
Insights ● ArticleBreast roll shaker improves paper quality and refiner rebuild gives energy savings in Hankuk Paper
Onsan mill removes product quality limitations and saves EUR 50,000 in annual energy costs.
Insights ● ArticleValmet boosts the development of future field services with Innovation Competition
In March, Valmet launched an Innovation Competition to find fresh ideas and new partners for the development of future field services. The four winners of the competition were Tieto Finland Oy, Flyability SA, and two combined teams of Vizibler and VimAI Oy, and Konecranes Oyj and Noiseless Acoustics Oy.
Insights ● ArticleCoater bottom waste reduced at Burgo Villorba
The off-machine coater at Burgo Villorba’s paper machine PM 8 in Italy is making good use of Valmet’s WaterJet turn-up system and Valmet’s knowhow. With over 99% roll change performance efficiency, they have reduced the amount of bottom waste significantly and increased the average speed of the coating machine by 100 m/min, and they are now operating more safely.
Insights ● ArticleRoll covers from recyclable and renewable raw materials
Could paper machine roll covers be made of recycled or even bio-based raw materials? After less than two years’ intensive R&D work, Valmet has introduced new composite covers for press, guide and calender rolls representing a new, more sustainable generation of roll cover materials.
Insights ● ArticleAsia Symbol (Shandong) Pulp & Paper Co: All for one
Outsourcing of maintenance operations to Valmet has proven a powerful combination for Asia Symbol (Shandong) Pulp & Paper Co: both parties can focus on what they know best. This cooperation is fueled by the fact that they truly work as one team.
Insights ● ArticleNavigator Paper Figueira PM1: People make the success
A regular annual headbox service is the key to the old headbox’s good condition at the Navigator Paper Figueira PM1 in Portugal, which was started up in 1991. A long and trusted maintenance relationship ensures that every detail is taken care of systematically.
Insights ● ArticleValmet's way to serve
‘Valmet’s way to serve’ concept aims to ensure the right combination of services for every stage in the lifecycle. The services offering ranges from spare and process parts to outsourcing and process upgrades, with the possibility to complement them with Industrial Internet solutions on site and remotely.
Insights ● ArticleValmet’s Fast Slitter Positioning System minimizes winder downtime at Metsä Board Simpele
Winder capacity was becoming a production bottleneck for Metsä Board Simpele. With Valmet’s Fast Slitter Positioning System, the mill was able to minimize the winder downtime caused by slitter positioning during the trim changes and increase winder capacity.
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