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Space efficient shoe-blade gap former launched by Voith
been revealed by Voith. Said to be cost- and space-
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efficient, the DuoFormer CBh is aimed at providing paper makers with flexibility and a quick return on investment. The first example has been
installed at Smurfit Kappa’s Roermond mill with “excellent” first results, says Voith. After undergoing extensive
testing at Voith’s pilot facilities in Heidenheim, the new former proved itself on the PM1 line at Roermond in The Netherlands. Wouter Lap, managing director of Smurfit Kappa Roermond Papier, commented: “We chose Voith to supply this shoe-blade gap former for Roermond PM1 because of the high quality and technology level of their equipment and their people. Based on our past experiences with Voith delivering successful projects, we felt good about investing in their technology, because it pays off in the long term.
When space is at a premium – Voith’s new shoe-blade gap former “Once again, the decision for
Voith proved to be the right one. We had a great ramp-up curve from stock on wire to saleable quality within only one day after the rebuild that changed the entire forming section into an innovative DuoFormer CBh concept. We have seen a significant increase in the quality of our packaging papers and a production boost up 20 per cent since the startup. Overall, we are very pleased with the results.” In a release, Voith added: “Paper
new design of shoe- blade gap former for the fabrication of packaging papers has
makers who are either looking for a new former with a very good quality-performance ratio or are faced with the challenge of having to replace their existing former to gain productivity benefit from the DuoFormer CBh. Due to its compact design, it is ideal for rebuilds where space is at a premium.” DuoFormer CBh’s dewatering elements are designed to achieve the best possible combination of dewatering capacity and paper strength with minimum effort.
Using a full ceramic slotted impingement shoe cover design and a high vacuum suction box (HiVac) instead of a suction couch roll, the DuoFormer CBh ensures the highest dry content and lower maintenance costs. The machine can be applied in a wide operation window, allowing for sustainable and reliable papermaking up to a maximum speed of 1,600 metres per minute. The drainage section’s capacity is precisely designed for desired production rates.
Wouter Lap, managing director of Smurfit Kappa Roermond Papier: the right decision September/October 2019
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