Papel San Francisco, Mexico, has contracted Valmet to supply a tissue machine for the Mexicali mill. The new TM10 will have a design speed of 2,200 m/min and will add 30,000 TPA to the mill’s annual production.
Aug 28, 2023
Papel San Francisco, Mexico, has contracted Valmet to supply an Advantage DCT 100TS tissue production line. The new TM10 machine will be installed at the company’s mill in Mexicali and will add 30,000 TPA to the current capacity. The start-up is planned for the second quarter of 2025.
TM10 will have a width of 2.8 meters and a design speed of 2,200 m/min. It will be used to manufacture toilet tissue, kitchen towels, and napkins. Papel San Francisco currently has five Valmet lines in operation, started up between 2006 and 2020. TM9 is currently under delivery and will start up in 2024.
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Valmet’s scope of delivery will comprise an Advantage DCT 100TS tissue machine. The machine will be equipped with an OptiFlo headbox and cast alloy Yankee cylinder. The machine will also feature the well-proven Advantage tissue technology including a ViscoNip press, an AirCap hood, and the WetDust dust system. Start-up and commissioning are included in the delivery.
The upcoming delivery of TM 10 in 2025 will mark a milestone for Valmet as it features the 100th ViscoNip press that Valmet has delivered to customers globally over the years. The press has been recognized among tissue producers for its unique flexibility, uniformity, energy-saving capability, and high-quality tissue paper.
Mr. Dario Palma y Meza Espinoza, Operational Director at Papel San Francisco, said, “To meet the increasing demand of tissue products we need to grow our capacity. The previously installed tissue lines from Valmet have served us well and allow us to run at maximum speed to get the output we need. Our operators are familiar with the machine concept, and it is easy to operate. Therefore, it was a natural choice to select an Advantage DCT line again.”
Mr. Jan Larsson, Director of Sales, Tissue Mills, North America, Valmet, stated, “It has been an exciting experience to participate in Papel San Francisco’s impressive growth journey as a supplier. They always pay attention to details and expect the best. We are convinced that we will have another successful project together.”
