As a full-line supplier, Voith is supplying the entire production line for the Rugao site in Shanghai, China. The high-performance BM 13 will have a production capacity of up to 1,000,000 TPA of folding boxboard.
July 05, 2021
Voith has received an order to build and supply a complete paper production line. The pulp and paper manufacturer Asia Symbol commissioned Voith to supply the BM 13 board machine for the Rugao site, located 180 km northwest of Shanghai, China. The efficient, state-of-the-art production line will achieve an annual production volume of up to 1,000,000 tons of high-quality coated folding boxboard in the basis weight range 170 – 400 g/m2. The planned design speed is 1,400 m/min. The startup of the new high-speed line is scheduled for mid-2023.
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Asia Symbol is very pleased to be able to further successfully expand its market position in China with this new production line.
Joachim Huber, Sales Manager at Voith Paper commented: “We are absolutely delighted that Asia Symbol has underscored our long-standing and very trusting cooperation with this major order. With the BM 13 in Rugao, we will supply a highly efficient system as a full-line supplier that enables optimized and resource-saving production of folding boxboard. The order is complemented by the latest automation technologies.”
Designed as one of the most efficient board machines in the world, the order covers the entire paper production process from BlueLine stock preparation, the wet end process, including water-saving FlowJec chemical dosing technology, to the XcelLine paper machine and two VariFlex Performance winders with a fully automated Flying Splice reel change.
The sustainability and efficiency of the production line are also ensured by a resource-saving TripleNipcoFlex press, EcoHood dryer section hood, ropeless threading system in the dryer section, and contactless qDry Pro coating colour drying including HelioX high-performance infrared emitters. In addition, the scope of supply includes basic engineering as well as erection and commissioning supervision of the line.
Furthermore, Voith will supply a comprehensive fabrics package and a wide range of automation solutions, including OnControl MCS, DCS, Drive Control, OnQuality MD/CD Control, and OnCare Health. In addition, Voith experts will conduct new virtual reality training with the customer.
