"We can see immediately the effect of process changes on the fiber without waiting for laboratory tests or samples from the reel”

The BillerudKorsn?s production facility in Pietarsaari, western Finland, produces world-leading kraft and sack paper intended for users with very high demands on strength, durability, flexibility, food grade purity and printability. Pietarsaari also produces advanced and high-performance paper grades for a variety of technical applications, such as abrasive papers, reel & ream wrapping.

“The analyzer has shown us the effect of refining conditions and issues like plate wear on fiber spins and other pulp properties to enable future follow-up for further improvement.”

With a total of over 150 production grades, extensive knowledge of raw material fiber properties is essential to help meet the high quality that customers have come to expect and rely on for subsequent converting operations. To this end, the mill decided in 2018 to purchase the soon to be introduced Valmet Fiber Furnish Analyzer (Valmet MAP Q). “Our device was one of the first installations with an ultra high definition camera for online fiber analysis,” says Matti Myllyl?, Production Superintendent in Pietarsaari. “It was the start of a very good cooperation project that continues today almost one year since the analyzer start up. The support from Valmet, both on-site and using the remote connection capability of the analyzer, has been really good to make it a relatively smooth experience.”

"We can see immediately the effect of process changes on the fiber without waiting for laboratory tests or samples from the reel”

“Our laboratory technician took samples from the analyzer and the Valmet engineer was able to remotely make the necessary calibration adjustments. With the remote connection, Valmet assistance is always close by for help with process troubleshooting and equipment support,”

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