Case Study: Mule-Hide Manufacturing Co. saves time and boosts production with Valmet Suction Roll Upgrade Edge Lights

Mule-Hide Manufacturing saves hours of suction roll adjustment with Valmet

Mule-Hide Manufacturing Co., Inc. faced a challenge on their PM1 paper machine where changing sheet weights caused the sheet to track, requiring lengthy manual adjustments to internal end deckle seals to maintain vacuum. This process, done without any visual reference, took hours and hampered production. Seeking a time-saving solution, the customer turned to vendor Valmet and its Suction Roll Upgrade Edge Light.

Valmet installed a modernization kit featuring laser lights inside the suction roll to illuminate the exact location of the end deckle seals. This allowed operators to make precise adjustments in minutes instead of hours. The solution from Valmet resulted in a substantial time saving and a direct increase in production for the mill.

Mule-Hide Manufacturing Co., Inc