HEIDENHEIM, Germany,
Feb. 5, 2010
(Press Release) -
On January 25, 2010 Holmen Paper achieved a world speed record for newsprint on PM 62 in Madrid, Spain. Following the world record for the start-up speed of a newsprint machine of 1,640 m/min in November 2005 and the world speed record of 1,977 m/min in May 2007, this is already the third world record set by PM 62. The new record speed is now 2,014 m/min.
At a basis weight of 45 g/m², an average speed of 2,014 m/min was reached on PM 62 over a period of 24 hours. During the record run, for part of the time even top speeds of up to 2,018 m/min were reached.
"This new record has been possible to achieve thanks to the continuous improvement and goal-oriented focused way of working in the complete mill. It's impressive the way the machine performance has been developed with the hard and dedicated work of the PM 62 line's and the complete mill's staff", said Oscar García, Production Manager for PM 62, Holmen Paper Madrid.
PM 62 produces newsprint in a basis weight range of 40 to 49 g/m² on a wire width of 9,650 mm. The machine concept of the Voith paper machine has been developed based on the proven One Platform Concept and consists of a DuoFormer TQv, a Tandem NipcoFlex Press, a TopDuoRun Dryer Section, an EcoSoft Calender and a Sirius Reel. PM 62 has been equipped with the Voith forming fabrics HQW and HC during the record run. Apart from the paper machine itself, Voith also delivered the complete automation system, two VariFlex winders, the Classic roll wrapping machine as well as the key components of the deinking line and the wet end process.
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