AFT has received an order for a comprehensive stock preparation and approach flow system rebuild from a major customer in Asia-Pacific. The project involves converting production to thermal paper grades.
“This order underscores the customer’s confidence in AFT’s expertise in stock preparation and approach flow solutions. By implementing our advanced technology, the customer Till achieve greater efficiency, fiber development, and sheet formation control—ensuring a strong foundation for high-quality production,” says Jukka Helin, Director, Capital Sales, China & Asia-Pacific for AFT.
Technical Scope of Supply
AFT’s delivery for the mill rebuild includes bale pulper upgrade with a feeding system enhancement, four MaxEdge refiners, and a broke system upgrade. The scope also covers a POMix stock processor to replace the existing mixing and machine chests, along with an upgrade to the approach system. All new equipment will be fitted with new drive motors and upgraded process pumps to enhance operational efficiency. The delivery is complemented by AFT’s process and mill engineering, as well as supervision and start-up support to ensure a smooth transition and optimized performance.
AFT’s solutions are designed to enhance process stability, reduce energy consumption, and improve fiber utilization, leading to greater paper machine operational efficiency.
The rebuild project began in 2024 and commissioning and startup are targeted for completion by the end of 2025.
About AFT
AFT is a global supplier specialized in stock preparation, screening, refining and paper machine approach flow systems. With over 100 years of experience, we offer expert solutions that help mills produce more while using less energy, water, and chemicals. Our solutions are tailored to the customer’s furnish, their application and the end product being produced in order to optimize their return on investment. For more information, please contact us at Marketing@aft-global.com.
Aikawa Fiber Technologies Oy: E-mail: mirkka.lamppu@aft-global.com – www.aft-global.com
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