New Andritz Tissue Technology Up and Running at Vajda Papír, Hungary
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The Andritz tissue machine at Vajda Papír, Dunaföldvár, Hungary, has been in full operating mode for a few months now, and the results are impressive:
“We are really satisfied with the quality of our paper. We have received very positive feedback from our customers, who are impressed by the softness and handfeel,” says Attila Vajda, CEO, Vajda Papír.
The PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machine – with a design speed of 2,100 m/min, a working width of 2.74 m, and a capacity of 35,000 t/a – produces tissue for high-quality facial wipes, napkins, toilet tissue, paper towels, and kitchen roll. The machine is equipped with a PrimePress XT Evo shoe press for improved dewatering as well as a 16 ft. PrimeDry Steel Yankee and a ReEvaporation heat recovery system.
“Right from the beginning, significant savings were achieved in energy consumption compared to operations with conventional suction press rolls. The new generation of the PrimePress XT Evo shoe press led to a remarkable increase in drynesss,” explains Klaus Blechinger, Vice President Tissue at ANDRITZ.
The scope of supply also included the complete stock preparation plant with approach flow, the fiber recovery and broke system as well as the PrimeControl automation. Additionally, auxiliary systems such as the machine hall ventilation system, compressor plant and steam boiler underline ANDRITZ’s capabilities as a turn-key supplier.
The tissue production line also has an online connection to the new Metris Performance Center in Graz, Austria. The center offers comprehensive support for the Vajda Papír tissue mill by providing advanced digital services like the Metris UX Platform and the proven Metris OPP (Optimization of Process Performance), thus ensuring optimized process conditions and smooth production.
The 100% Hungarian-owned private company operates tissue production mills in Hungary and Norway and covers a wide tissue product range.
