Sri Andal Paper Mills has ordered IQ moisturizer for a kraft machine from Valmet. The value-added solution is designed to enhance both product quality and operational efficiency. The delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.
Feb 11, 2025
Sri Andal Paper Mills has ordered an IQ Moisturizer from Valmet, a moisturizing system with applications for moisture cross-direction profiling, curl control and smooth moisture level increase. It features an air-atomized spray nozzle, a linear water control valve, and a mist removal system. The system is designed to optimize the CD moisture profile, ensuring higher reel build quality and consistent end-product performance. The solution is part of the Valmet IQ Quality Management Solutions for monitoring and optimizing process performance and end-product quality.
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“Valmet IQ Moisturizer will bring unmatched benefits in optimizing the cross-directional (CD) moisture profile and improving the overall reel build quality. This investment reflects our commitment to delivering consistent and superior-quality products,” says Mr. Rajath Lal, Unit Head, Sri Andal Paper Mills Private Limited.
“Valmet IQ Moisturizer is a value-added solution designed to enhance both product quality and operational efficiency. It will enable Sri Andal Paper Mills to achieve a more consistent moisture profile, improving process reliability and production performance,” says Mr. Ramesh Chandra Chirravuri, Sales Manager, Asia-Pacific, Automation Systems, Valmet.
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This order is part of Sri Andal Paper Mills’ quality improvement initiatives for their kraft paper production. The order is included in Valmet’s orders received in the fourth quarter of 2024. The delivery is scheduled for the first quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
