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Explanation of size press edge wipe operation and proper setup

Improper setup of the edge wipe when running starch means poor doctoring results outside the sheet path. Extension past the holder is a critical part of setup.

Introduction to the tail threading process, efficiency and audits

If you can't thread the machine, production stops. Depending on the automation level of your machine, threading can be a safety issue. Achieving and maintaining tail threading efficiency is thus exceedingly important for safety and bottom line performance on machines making any grade of paper, board, pulp or tissue.

Optimize paper machine drying energy with Valmet XT Control

Drying accounts for 80% of thermal energy costs. Optimization of the paper machine hood and air systems with the XT Control system can significantly reduce these costs.

Mill Safety - Lockout procedures save lives and equipment

Locking out power sources and drives is an important safety procedure. If not done, components can be started while personnel are out of the operator's sight.

White water opportunities for energy, fiber & water savings (webinar)

Most operating PMs have opportunities for cost savings via improvements in treatment and use of the excess white water from forming and press sections - WEBINAR

Forming section beam changeout case study and mechanical audit

A mill in the southern US requested assistance from Valmet with the change out of two fourdrinier cross tie beams. An audit can help with these decisions.

Troubleshoot dryers and steam & condensate systems, part 1

Dryers and S&C systems involve complicated interdependent process values. Here are practical tips to troubleshoot and operate dryer sections in your mill.

Troubleshoot dryers and steam & condensate systems, part 2

Dryers and S&C systems involve complicated interdependent process values. Here are practical tips to troubleshoot and operate steam & condensate systems.

Measuring winder capacity - calculation and interpretation

There are many reasons to increase winder capacity. Speed up / quality are easy to predict, however operational / maintenance related issues are more difficult.

Press section case study - Inspection of premature felt failures

A mill had premature felt failures possibly due to CC roll failures. Valmet performed an inspection of the 3rd press felt run to see if this was the case.