Metso-supplied fine paper line starts up in China
Jan 28 2011 The Metso-supplied coated fine paper production line, PM8, of Shandong Huatai Paper came successfully on stream on January 18 in Dong Ying City, Shandong Province, China.
The 8.1 meters wide PM8 has an annual dimensional production capacity of close to 700,000 tons of coated and uncoated fine paper. The paper machine design speed is 1,800 meters per minute, and the coater design speed is 2,000 m eters per minute.Metso’s delivery included a complete paper machine from headbox to reel. The machine line also comprises a re-reeler and an off-machine coater with coating stations, off-machine multinip calenders, winders, a parent reel handling system and a comprehensive automation package.