K-C Begins Production with New Tissue Machine at Mill in Mexico

Kimberly Clark de México has begun production on a new tissue machine supplied by Valmet at the Bajío mill in San Juan del Rio, Mexico, according to a report this week by Textech Communique Magazine, Delhi, India. The Bajío mill produces structured tissue products for domestic and global markets. It operates four tissue machines, of which two have been supplied by Valmet. Valmet said the tissue machine has a width of 5.4 meters and a design speed of 2,000 m/min. and is optimized to save energy and to enhance final product quality.

The new Advantage DCT 200TS tissue line adds 60,000 metric tpy of high quality tissue paper capacity to the current production of facial, toilet, napkin, and towel per year. Valmet’s delivery included a complete tissue production line featuring a stock preparation system and the Advantage tissue machine.

The tissue machine is equipped with an OptiFlo headbox and a cast alloy yankee cylinder. It also features the Advantage tissue technology, including a ViscoNip press for improved press dryness, an AirCap hood with air and heat recovery system, as well as a SoftReel reel with center wind assist.