The tissue paper machine will be one of the world’s fastest high-capacity tissue paper machines with a design speed of 2200 m/min and up to 5.47 m width at the reel.
Dec 10, 2024
Middle East Paper Co. (MEPCO)’s subsidiary, Juthor Paper Manufacturing Co., has ordered a high-speed double-width tissue paper machine from ANDRITZ. The line will be equipped with the latest technologies from stock preparation to the reel to ensure low energy consumption and high product quality.
The tissue paper machine will be one of the world’s fastest high-capacity machines, with a design speed of 2200 m/min and up to 5.47 m width at the reel. A comprehensive automation and digitalization package will contribute to high performance and operational efficiency. The order will be executed on an EPC basis, including engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
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Adel Alfar, Director Operations, Juthor Paper says: “We partnered with ANDRITZ because they are a high-end technology provider with a focus on optimized energy consumption for high-capacity and high-quality tissue paper production. Their commitment to support us in achieving our targets has convinced us.“
The production line includes a ShortFlow stock preparation system with double dilution to enable significant energy savings through screening at higher consistency, papillon refiner with cylindrical refining zone to combine gentle and homogenous fiber treatment from inlet to outlet. The line also includes a PrimeLineTM W 2200 tissue paper machine equipped with the latest generation PrimePress XT Evo shoe press for optimum bulk levels at highest sheet dryness in the market. In combination with the steel Yankee and hood with co-generation system, lowest possible energy consumption is achieved. Additionally, premium clothing developed exclusively for this type of tissue paper machine with StrataPress T felt, Impulse shoe press belts and ANDRITZ Bonetti doctors, help to achieve top formation, high dryness, and low drying energy consumption. Metris Automation & Digitalization platform including Metris X, a hardware-independent and fully integrated distributed control system (iDCS), and its latest applications will enhance performance and efficiency of the plant.
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Gerald Steiner, Senior Vice President Paper & Tissue, ANDRITZ, says, “High speed, high capacity, and high quality – Juthor Paper is pursuing an impressive growth strategy, and we are proud to be the chosen partner on this journey! With all the expertise in both companies, we look forward to setting new standards in tissue paper production together – not only in terms of volume and efficiency, but also for sustainability and digitalization.”
