Pulp Paper & Logistics


ANDRITZ 19


The aerial graphic illustrates the mirror layout of TM1 and TM2


Technically speaking, we are converting discarded government documents into disposable tissue.” Every project has its challenges.


“There were some delays during erection, but I appreciated ANDRITZ’s effort to resolve the issues thoroughly,” Tanaka says. “We put our heads together and arrived at the right solutions, and worked cooperatively through the issues.” “Every problem is an


improvement opportunity,”


Kurosaki adds. “Sometimes we feel that European suppliers could be more flexible with some details. Their approach – which is maybe a cultural difference – might be a reflection of the confidence they have in their excellent technologies.”


The need for speed in Japan With the new mill operational, a number of older tissue machines were shut down and their production capacity integrated


into the two high-performance tissue machines. The start-up of the twin ANDRITZ machines took place in spring 2015. Since then, the machines have reached speeds up to 1,900 m/min (up from 1,800 m/min design speed) on 100 per cent recycled fibre. “We can be proud of this, the


fastest in Japan,” Kurosaki says. “The machine in San-Ei’s Kawasaki mill runs up to 1,600 m/min, and machines producing toilet tissue with virgin pulp in Japan are also


running at 1,600 m/min.” The grade mix for the two machines is split such that TM1 produces heavier weight toilet tissue, while TM2 produces lighter weight toilet and facial tissue products.


“In addition to the speed, we are


producing high-quality products from lower quality raw materials,” Tanaka says. “With ANDRITZ tissue machines, we are running at the highest speed level in Japan even utilizing recovered fibre. It is amazing. I say with pride that we are the most vibrant company of our size, and we will keep developing.” Tanaka has a very high opinion of the user-friendliness of the PrimeLineCOMPACT machines. “The functionality of the automation systems is excellent,” he says. “Everything is digitized and PLC controlled. The line is very easy to operate even for new or inexperienced employees. We have only three operators per shift, thanks to the advanced ANDRITZ automation.”


Satoshi Kurosaki, president of tissue maker Corelex Shin-Ei March/April 2017


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