Case Study: Sappi achieves improved sheet consistency and drainage with Valmet's forming section upgrade

Sappi improves sheet consistency and drainage with Valmet's forming section upgrade

Sappi, a major paper and packaging producer, sought to improve production and paper quality at its Tugela mill by addressing bottlenecks on its PM2 machine. The company selected Valmet to perform a custom upgrade of the machine's forming section.

Valmet implemented a tailored forming section solution, which included a combination of fixed and adjustable ceramic blades to optimize the setup for different paper grades. This upgrade resulted in an increased sheet consistency that exceeded expectations and provided significant improvements in drainage across all product grades. Valmet's close collaboration and flexibility were key to the project's success.

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