One year ago, Voith started up the world’s most modern pilot coater in its Technology Center in Heidenheim, Germany, after an extensive rebuild. Since then, the demand for pilot trials for coated and sized paper grades has increased enormously. In particular, barrier coatings for sustainable packaging papers are being explored by numerous customers from countries around the world. Together with the other pilot machines, all production steps throughout the entire papermaking process are covered – from stock preparation to coating and calendering.
With the help of the state-of-the-art pilot coater, we can drive innovation together with our customers while minimizing investment risks. In an efficient way, we develop new processes and products. By optimizing raw materials and production parameters, our customers can also identify significant cost-saving potential. The utilization of the pilot coater is very good, and we are conducting many customer trials. – Georg Scholl, R&D Engineer at Voith Paper
Experienced experts from Voith accompany all test runs and advise customers individually for the best result. The experts are also available after the trials, whether by presenting new ideas, further development of the innovations or even an extensive service partnership.
Pilot trials to evaluate the recycling potential
In addition to the production of barrier papers, Voith Paper also offers trials for stock preparation. In the Fiber Technology Center, customers can directly test the recyclability of their newly developed papers. The pilot stock preparation covers the entire process for primary and secondary fiber stock for board, packaging, specialty papers and graphic papers. All machines are available on an industrial scale. Both trials with individual units and complex system trials can be realized by customers on site.
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