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Valmet Calender Field Services

Machine calender process and condition test


A well-functioning machine calender is necessary for good paper quality and
excellent runnability.  e machine calender process and condition test analyzes
the condition of the machine calender in terms of end product quality, machine
runnability and maintenance.

Benefits

Ÿ Minimizes waste
Ÿ Improves runnability
Ÿ Improves roll quality
Ÿ Improves profiles
Ÿ Improves daily maintenance and
operation

Objective Grounds for service


e objective of the machine calender process and A defective machine calender can cause considerable
condition test is to de ne the current condition of the economic loss due to broke, web breaks, poor pro les
machine calender and to detail the service operations and unplanned shutdowns.
needed for the next scheduled shutdown or the scope Adjustments/servicing will be done during the test
of the reconditioning needs. e test also provides the where possible within the time and with the crew
mill maintenance department with useful information speci ed in the contract. Mill cooperation will be
for their daily maintenance actions. required in this respect.

Recommended service
Machine calenders operate under high mechanical
and chemical stress. erefore they should be tested at
least once a year to ensure trouble-free and reliable
operation. It is recommended that a machine calender
process and condition test be conducted every year.
Scope of service
e analyses made by service professionals will inform
the mill of all necessary adjustment and maintenance
needs. An oral report on the major de ciencies
observed and the recommended solutions will be
given at the end of the test.

e machine calender test provides information on:


Ÿ Machine calender functions
Ÿ Nip loading
Ÿ Machine calender parameters
Ÿ Edge load compensation system
Ÿ Paper roll structure

e test includes:
Ÿ Loading pressure measurements
Ÿ Mechanical condition inspections Downtime needed
Ÿ ermal measurements
Ÿ DC-roll pressure measurements A total shutdown of 8 to 10 hours per machine
Ÿ Edge load compensation system checks calender will be required.
Ÿ Reel hardness measurements
Ÿ CD pro le analyses
© Valmet Corporation, SER41031 V6 EN 11/2017

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