Valmet has received a new contract for the supply of Advantage DCT tissue line including the Advantage ViscoNip pressing technology to upgrade the TM1 at Metsa Tissue’s mill in Raubach, Germany.
Christoph Zeiler, Senior Vice President Tissue West Europe, Metsä Tissue, said, “Through this tissue machine renewal in Raubach mill, we aim to enhance the product qualities as well as energy efficiency and process performance in a sustainable way. We have chosen Valmet as our partner because of Valmet's excellent reputation and strong technology know-how in tissue manufacturing."
The scope of the delivery includes a new Advantage DCT wet end section with an OptiFlo Tis II headbox and an Advantage ViscoNip press for improved product quality and decreased energy consumption. A new tail threading system and sheet transfer will further advance runnability and performance. The delivery also includes key stock preparation equipment such as an Optislush Pulper and OptiScreen machine screen.
The rebuild machine is scheduled to start operations in the first half of 2016.
