Valmet's delivery will include headboxes, a former and press section, finishing technologies, automation and services. (pictured above) Valmet OptiFlo Fourdrinier headbox.
Jan. 12, 2024 - Valmet will supply key technology to Shandong Jin Tian He Paper's board machine PM 13 food grade folding boxboard line in China. The delivery will include headboxes, a former and press section, finishing technologies, automation and services.
The value of the order will not be disclosed, but such an order is typically worth of EUR 20 million to EUR 30 million, Valmet said.
Valmet's delivery will include three OptiFlo Fourdrinier headboxes, IntelliTop Former forming section, IntelliPress Linear press section, five OptiCoat Roll coating stations, OptiDry Coat air drying technology and two OptiCalender Soft calenders.
The delivery will also include Valmet DNA Machine Controls (MCS), Cross Direction (CD) and Machine Direction (MD) controls, headbox dilution profilers, basic engineering, spare parts packages, and Valmet Industrial Internet solutions with connectivity.
The 6,320 mm wide (wire) PM 13 will produce food grade folding boxboard with basis weight range of 170-400 g/m2 at production speed of 800 m/min.
The start-up of the folding boxboard machine is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025.
Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.
SOURCE: Valmet
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