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Stainless steel care, cleaning, surface prep and passivating

Stainless steel is corrosion resistant and maintains a film of chrome oxide over its surface. Under normal conditions this film is self-healing.

Optimize operations with a Roll Cover and Maintenance Agreement

Sending rolls to multiple suppliers can be expensive, cause a loss in continuity and create extra burdens for roll management. A roll agreement will help.

Reel backlash due to worn parts causes sheet breaks, case study

Sheet breaks on PM1 are costing thousands of dollars. Valmet emergency service discovers backlash and further analysis provides temporary and long-term fixes.

Common hydraulic valves – cartridge counterbalance valves

Counterbalance valves prevent oil from leaving a cylinder that is holding a load. Without them, loads would move uncontrollably if oil pressure is lost.

Five checks at shutdown when inspecting rubber covered rolls

At a shutdown, to determine if the cover should be taken out of service for either regrind or recover, inspect the cover for these five issues.

Bold enough to break industrial boundaries 

Professor Fredrik Hacklin urges companies to forget their traditional innovation patterns and take the leap towards more experimental business models. Hacklin took the stage and shared his views on business models of the future at Valmet Customer Days 2018 in Vienna.

Towards new AI-based business models

High-quality data will be a key source of business value in the future. While machines and equipment are one part of a wider production system that creates value, software will have an increasing role in transforming data into digital services and solutions.

That feeling when...safety and collaboration collide

Introducing Alexia Bouche, a key leader at Valmet, Ltd. in Canada, where she serves as the dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment Manager. Committed to fostering safe and healthy working environments, Alexia has played a vital role in shaping Valmet's operational culture in Canada.

That feeling when...mechanics becomes a passion

At Valmet's Fiber Workshop in Montreal, Thierry Boily, an experienced mechanic, stands out for his passion and expertise in machinery. He shares career insights graciously.

Five steps to successful commercialization of an innovation

Based on my experiences I have created a list of steps to successful innovation commercialization. I believe these to be useful in product development projects for both physical equipment and digital solutions.