Lowered gas consumption and improved energy efficiency with a new steam profiler at Metsä Tissue Mänttä Mill
Having had problems with fouling on conventional steamboxes, Metsä Tissue Mänttä Mill in Finland was doubtful about Valmet IQ Steam Profiler performance on its PM 10. Well, the doubts have been removed. In addition to better cleanliness, the results include lower Yankee hood gas consumption and improved moisture CD profiles.
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Quality in real time – New QCS on PM6
New QCS provides improved profiles, accurate measurements and stable end-product quality, less downtime in converting and no complaints.
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First two of Valmet IntelliTissue 1600 machines successfully started up at APP Rudong mill in China
APP Group in China has successfully started up the first two of their 18 Valmet IntelliTissue 1600 machines at the Rudong Mill in Jiangsu. Thanks to successful cooperation in the past, (with former PMP Group, now part of Valmet), APP decided to select Valmet as supplier for all the 18 IntelliTissue 1600 machines to the paper mill.
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Speeding up remotely at Jeesr industries
Jeesr Industries operates Morocco’s largest tissue line, with a capacity of 30,000 tonnes per year. To further improve productivity, it was decided to target a machine speed increase from 1,800 m/min to 1,900 m/min. Jeesr and Valmet initiated the project just before the global pandemic Covid-19 closed borders, making it impossible for Valmet’s experts to travel to the site. Projects like this are complex, requiring thorough planning. When operating remotely, modern digital tools and communication channels are needed to enable real-time data collection and continuous information sharing.
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Improved lifetime and slitting quality of top slitter blade
One of biggest tissue mill in Japan wanted to optimize the performance of slitting section by improving slitting quality and increasing top slitter blade lifetime.
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Refiner segment solution for tissue broke flakes at OKI Pulp and Paper in Indonesia
OKI Pulp and Paper Mills is a global provider of tissue, paper and board technology and services for heavy industries. They turned to Valmet as they struggled with white spots (broke flakes) from tissue broke in their tissue grades.
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Meri, Multipurpose Vessel
Minister of Transport Merja Kyllönen christened multipurpose vessel Meri in June 2012. This next generation ship represents environmental friendliness and energy efficiency. The high-quality vessel naturally needs a high-quality automation system, which is provided by Valmet.
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Reliable solids measurement in the centrate
The wastewater treatment plant in Steinhäule on the Danube river treats around 40 million m3 of wastewater per year. Sludge dewatering has been considerably upgraded with the installation of a highly accurate Valmet Low Solids Measurement (Valmet LS).
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Cooperl measures water content and sludge dryness with Valmet TS
Cooperl in France has two Valmet Total Solids Measurements (Valmet TS) to measure both water content in animal oil and animal manure and sludge dryness.
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Valmet Concentration Measurement 3300 at Zhejiang Juhua Group
Zhejiang Quhua Fluorochemical Co., Ltd is one subsidiary company of Zhejiang Juhua Group. It is among the biggest fluorochemical industrial base in China and relies on Valmet Concentration Measurement 3300 for measuring hydrofluoric acid concentration.
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