Heidenheim, Germany 19 January 2018 -- Following the successful Voith rebuild of PM 1 in 2016, Smurfit Kappa Roermond Papier, Netherlands has trusted Voith again, this time to supply and install a new forming section and headbox for PM 1.
The main objective of the rebuild is to increase production. Speed will be increased, trim width widened to 5,080 millimeters and the efficiency to run lower basis weights of 80 grams per square meter improved. Implementation is planned for January 2019.
The most important component is the newly developed DuoFormer CBh shoe blade former without suction rolls. To ensure consistently optimal CD basis weight profiles the MasterJet Pro G/B2 headbox with OnQ ModuleJet dilution water technology was selected. Disassembly, assembly and commissioning are also part of Voith's scope of supply.
As recently as 2016, Voith replaced the press section, dryer section and size application unit on the PM 1. This rebuild was the most successful since years both for the Roermond mill and within the Smurfit Kappa Group.
The rebuild was completed exactly within the planned downtime. After 12 hours, saleable paper could be produced and paper in A-grade quality after another 12 hours. After just 10 months, the speed of 1,000 meters per minute, which is currently limited by the wire section, was reached for all products. Smurfit Kappa therefore decided to bring forward immediately the second expansion stage, consisting of the replacement of former, headbox and approach flow system. The PM 1 will be well equipped for the future with the latest technology from Voith.
About Voith Paper
Voith Paper is a Group Division of Voith and the leading partner and pioneer in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resourceconserving products to reduce the use of energy, water and fibers. Furthermore, Voith Paper offers a broad service portfolio for all sections of the paper manufacturing process.
About Voith
Voith is a global technology group. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith today has more than 19,000 employees, sales of € 4.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe.
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