Valmet is to supply the first Valmet IQ Quality Management System for a barrier coating line to Santa Maria’s paper mill in Guarapuava, Paraná state, Brazil.
The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the fourth quarter 2024. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery is scheduled for the second quarter 2025.
The mill produces print, write, and specialty papers for various industries using two existing paper machines equipped with Valmet IQ Quality Control Systems (QCS). The new investment includes a tailored solution for the barrier coating line, featuring the Valmet IQ Converting Scanner, IQ Spectrum Measurement for precise barrier coat weight measurement, and an IQ Moisturizer with a closed-loop moisture and curl control system. It will enable the mill to improve productivity and enhance the quality of end products.
“We are excited to partner with Valmet to invest in a converting system. With Valmet’s innovative quality control system, we expect to achieve superior product quality and high production efficiency,” says Luciano de Oliveira, Project Manager, the Santa Maria mill.
“This marks the first delivery of the new sensor with Spectrum technology for the Valmet IQ Quality Control System for converting in Brazil. The order enhances Valmet’s presence in the Americas and opens new opportunities in the converting industry. We are confident our technology will help customers ensure precise coating application and curling control, improve quality, reduce waste, and increase productivity,” says Angelo Leite da Silva, Product Sales Manager for QCS, South America, Automation Systems, Valmet.
Delivery’s technical information
The delivery will include advanced technology for converting and paper quality optimization. It will feature a Valmet IQ Converting Scanner with Reflection Spectrum Measurement and a Valmet IQ Moisturizer designed for the converting market. The system will support Santa Maria in eliminating curling and improving paper coating while maximizing mill performance.
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