2019-11-20
New specialty paper machine of Koehler Paper convinces with latest technology and digital solutions from Voith
- Efficient, large-scale production of flexible packaging papers
- Investment in Papermaking 4.0 solutions OnCare.Asset and OnCare.Health
- Longstanding partnership based on trust and technological expertise
Efficient, large-scale production of flexible packaging papers
Designed for around 100,000 tons per year, production line 8 produces an extensive portfolio of standard papers and papers with functional surfaces for flexible packaging. The 150 meter long machine has a wire width of 5,000 mm and design speed of 1,500 m/min. Its centerpiece is the world's biggest Yankee cylinder with a diameter of more than 7,300 mm. It gives the paper its unique smoothness, which is very important for further processing. The innovative Nipcorect Fullflex roll is used as a press roll at the Yankee cylinder and allows ideal line load distribution over the whole width.
The multi-layer coating for differentiating premium paper qualities is realized with the offline coating machine SM 8, which is fitted with DynaLayer, the latest curtain coater from Voith, and non-contact, gentle drying with high thermal efficiency thanks to MCB-Dryers. The final smoothing of the specialty papers is done using an innovative calendering concept.
“The chosen paper machine concept combines the latest Voith technology for headbox, former and press section to guarantee optimum CD profiles, excellent fiber orientation with ideal dewatering capacity, and high efficiency,” states Thorsten Heidt, Senior Sales Manager at Voith Paper.
Digital transformation with maintenance 4.0 and condition monitoring
With OnCare.Asset all relevant information for machine maintenance is immediately available in a central system at the time of commissioning. In order to further optimize maintenance activities, Koehler is also using OnCare.Health. The condition monitoring system processes real-time data from various process parameters and automatically generates a message in the asset management system as soon as one of the values exceeds the defined alarm limit. With this technology, the mill will benefit from a significant reduction in unplanned downtime and maintenance costs in the long term.
Longstanding partnership based on trust and technological expertise
"Koehler uses the new paper machine to produce paper for flexible packaging. Herewith, we are starting a new chapter in Koehler's history," says Kai Furler, CEO of the Koehler Group. “With this project, Koehler and Voith are continuing their longstanding successful collaboration.” As part of the development partnership for new paper grades for Koehler, Voith carried out several test series on the R&D pilot coater in the Voith Paper Technology Center in Heidenheim. The technological requirements of the new grades were investigated and then implemented on the new production line.
In addition, Voith and Koehler agreed long-term contracts for the supply of clothing, roll covers, wear parts and services. Partner programs for technology optimization will ensure consistently high paper quality. This is yet further evidence of the customer’s trust in Voith and the confirmation of Voith’s success as a full-line supplier.
About the company
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 19,000 employees, sales of € 4.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
More about the Voith Group
The Group Division Voith Paper is part of the Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services, and products on the market, and offers paper manufacturers holistic solutions from a single source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations facilitates resource-conserving production and supports customers in significantly reducing their carbon footprint. With its comprehensive automation products and leading digitization solutions from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, Voith offers its customers state-of-the-art, digital technologies to increase the availability and efficiency of their systems in all areas of the production process.