VIB SmoothTech
Soft and Multinip Calender Steamshower
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Paper and board mills manufacturing high smoothness and gloss paper, require a specific level of smoothness and gloss after the surface treatment in the coater or calender. Today, superior grades in smoothness and gloss can be achieved using the VIB SmoothTech and its unique steam application technology. The VIB SmoothTech is a wedged-shaped steam application system for the calender. Our advanced technology enables VIB Systems to provide a reliable, high-performance steam actuator with zone spacing down to 75 mm. This, coupled with our durable reliable pneumatic actuators, provides superior benefits for today's papermakers. Advanced Actuator Control Systems VIB SmoothTech Description
The compromise between quality increases and profiling capability has been eliminated by increasing the velocity of the steam jets onto the web. |
 Two different VIB SmoothTech profilers before further treatment in the pickling plant.
The VIB SmoothTech has two cross-directional headers to make the profiler absolutely drip free. The first steam drying header collects all condensate which might arise from the steam supply and assures that only dry steam reaches the second profiling header. The profiling zone is fully compartmentalized, supplying high-velocity steam to each cross-direction compartment via a separate, uniquely designed actuation valve that allows optimum zone definition and precise control. The spring-loaded profile valves assure immediate steam shut-off at sheetbreak. The VIB SmoothTech heating system assures that the steam shower is always hot and immediately ready for steam application. Page 1 of 3 |
