Safer and quicker top slitter exchange in Japan

A paper producer in Japan wants to improve the slitting process in their off-machine coater by updating the existing JR1000 slitter holder with Valmet Quick Change Slitter Holder. This investment aims to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high safety standards.

Summary

Location Japan
Solution

Installed Valmet Quick Change Slitter Holder 

  • State-of-the-art blade design, materials and sharpness techniques
  • Safe and fast blade changes without requiring any planned shutdowns
Targets
  • Improve cutting quality
  • Shorten the top slitter changing time
  • Increase slitter blade lifetime
  • Increase safety in the operation 
Results
  • Superior sharpness and cut quality
  • Multiple times quicker slitter change
  • Less roll rejects and dust
  • Longer slitter blade
Keywords

Paper & board, Service, Process parts, Slitter, Cutting process, Japan, Asia

Technical data

Grades Coated printing paper
Basis weight 72.3 - 157 g/m2
Width 6,590 mm
Speed 1,100 m/min
Start-up 1996