Metso has been contracted by Domtar Corporation to rebuild their PM 5 fine paper machine at their Plymouth, North Carolina, USA, mill for fluff pulp production. The rebuild project will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2010. Metso’s delivery will include a new wet end and a rebuild of the finishing equipment needed for fluff pulp production. The scope of supply includes a new wire section and a SymFlo headbox equipped with an IQDilutionPro profiling system, an IQSteamPro steambox, a new press section, and dryer modifications including a new hood as well as reel and winder rebuilds.
The rebuilt 306-in-wide machine (7,772 mm) will produce fluff pulp in the basis weight range of 420-470 lbs/3000 ft2 (684765 g/m2).
