SolarFlow Green, a suction press roll cover made of biobased materials, has a high degree of stability that can withstand extreme nip conditions. This enables not only fast machine speeds with a high dry content but also low energy consumption at the same time.
May 20, 2024
Voith, global full-line supplier to the paper industry, has set yet another standard for paper manufacturing products made of renewable raw materials with the introduction of SolarFlow Green. A suction press roll cover, which combines all the advantages of the proven solar flow technology, while simultaneously reducing the carbon footprint.
The innovation is in line with Voith’s long-standing commitment and ambitious goals to promote sustainability in both paper manufacturing and its own production. SolarFlow Green is a premium polyurethane roll cover and boasts a maximum void volume that remains constant over a long operating period. It is certified according to the internationally recognized DIN CERTCO standard for bio-based products.
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The polyurethane material with its biobased component also gives the press roll cover a high degree of stability that can withstand extreme nip conditions. This enables not only fast machine speeds with a high dry content but also low energy consumption at the same time.
“With SolarFlow Green, we are the first manufacturers with the ability to offer our customers a suction press roll cover made of biobased materials that has been certified by DIN CERTCO. We look forward to working together with our customers to make paper production even more sustainable and resource-friendly in the future,” said Dr. Christina Bauer, Global Product Manager for Press Roll Covers at Voith Papermaking for Life sustainability program.
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“The sustainability of our own activities is a main emphasis of our Papermaking for Life sustainability program. As part of its innovation and development offensive, Voith Paper is introducing a wide range of technologies and initiatives that will lead to more efficient and sustainable processes in paper production. The key focus is on the areas of water and energy, along with fiber savings, digitization, innovations and partnerships as levers for more sustainable production,” she added.
