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Valmet to deliver its first IQ Moisturizer for a kraft machine to Sri Andal in India

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Valmet is to deliver a Valmet IQ Moisturizer to Sri Andal Paper Mills Private Limited, located in Sathyamangalam, India. 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 of the fourth quarter 2024. The delivery is scheduled for the first quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

“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 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 Ramesh Chandra Chirravuri, Sales Manager, Asia-Pacific, Automation Systems, Valmet.

Delivery’s technical information

Valmet IQ Moisturizer is 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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