Vaahto to Rebuild Södra Cell Pulp Dryer at Mönsterås

Södra Cell also has ordered from Vaahto Pulp & Paper Machinery, Finland, a revamp of pulp dryer TM 5 at its Mönsterås chemical pulp mill in Sweden, The revamp will boost production and output and improve runnability of the pulp dryer. The machine produces both softwood pulp and hardwood pulp.

Vaahto's order includes water removal elements, steam box, lead rolls, and suction roll technology, as well a major extension of the vacuum systems of the line. Installation, startup, and training services are also to be included.

The wire width of the machine is 4,650 mm and design speed 250 m/min. The maximum daily output of the dryer can reach 950 metric tons.

Equipment will be manufactured in Vaahto's workshops in Hollola and Tampere in Finland. Startup is scheduled for October 2012. The value of this kind of order amounts usually between EUR 5 and 7 million.

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