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New speed record on the Voith PTC VPM 6 pilot paper
machine – Over 2,000 m/min with Single NipcoFlex press
The VPM 6 pilot paper machine with Single NipcoFlex press at
Voith’s new Paper Technology Center has produced wood-free
paper at 2,092 m/min – exceeding the world record speed for this
grade by more than 300 m/min. “This test result puts us far ahead
of todays state of the art”, according to the Voith R&D team.
This speed record is all the more impressive
because it was achieved
with only one press nip on a Single
NipcoFlex press. The current production
record is held by a paper
machine with two shoe-press nips.
Targeted development by Voith Paper
Fabrics helped to achieve this speed
record by optimally adapting the
press fabrics to the machine technology.
Meanwhile, these press felts
have been successfully introduced to
the market. The entire clothing con-
cept for these trials, including forming
fabrics, press felts, press sleeves and
dryer fabrics was carefully selected
by Voith experts for high speed and
high paper quality.
An important advantage of this press
concept is the closed web run, which
ensures that even at the most critical
points, such as in the first dryer
group, web transfer at this record
speed is no problem. Finally, the
quality of the paper produced with
15% filler is impressive, with excellent
formation, strength characteristics
and surface properties.
Contact
Daniel Gronych
Voith Paper R&D
daniel.gronych@voith.com
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