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Why tissue converters should invest in pre-owned equipment

At one time or another, tissue converters are faced with purchasing or replacing equipment. It is a substantial investment that warrants careful consideration about how to spend capital. There is always the option to buy new, but at times it is simply a better business decision to acquire pre-owned machines.

PIVOT Solutions: the center of excellence for the tissue industry

The global COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all industries to operate differently. The tissue industry is certainly not exempt from the impact of the crisis, which has given rise to examining emerging consumer trends and industry trends that have tissue converters exploring how to prioritize market shifts and product demand.

Observations from the field: improving recovery boiler operations

Are you looking to establish a safer work environment, reduce outage time, make environmental compliance easier, or all of the above? Explore some ready-made services that can help you realize ROI on your energy and recovery goals.

Saturated steam enthalpy table, steam mechanism, optimizing tips

At the end of this article is a typical enthalpy table for saturated steam. You can use this type of chart to determine what the temperature is inside a dryer can at a given pressure. We also provide some tips for sizing lines, measuring temperature and monitoring condensate pressure.

Winding principles part 1 - TNT overview, effect of web tension

This article is the first in a short series which will explain how web tension, rider roll pressure, and drum torque ratio affect roll quality. Illustrations of key components and control principles will be presented. The series starts with an overview and discussion of web tension.

Steam & condensate 1 - overview, glossary and water evaporation

In this first in a two part series, We explain the terminology and working principles of a typical S&C system and how it controls steam pressure for optimum drying over the entire operating range.

Three things about refining

Read three highlights of Valmet´s refining technology and learn how we can help you to improve performance and increase efficiency across all refining applications.

Hydraulic controls improve performance, reliability - case study

In this case study, Valmet helped a northern USA mill upgrade its hydraulic controls to remove obsolescence, while also improving runnability and reliability.

Example equipment update analysis - rebuild/replace/add a winder?

When examining an older piece of equipment that does not meet today’s performance requirements, a mill must determine if it should be rebuilt or replaced.

Improving reel turnups for low downtime and high paper yield

The reel turnup process must be perfect in order to maintain high quality end product and avoid downtime. Successful turnups share key aspects, while others may benefit from a technology upgrade.