Metso will supply hundreds of valves for Kotkamills Oy’s mill in Kotka, Finland, where the current printing paper machine will be rebuilt to produce high-quality and environmentally friendly consumer board grades. The new production line will be commissioned in the Q2 2016.
The valve order includes Metso’s Neles® ball control valves, segment valves, and Neldisc® disc valves for shut-off and control applications. The control valves are equipped with Metso’s ND9000 series intelligent valve controllers, which can monitor valve performance and enable the planning of preventive maintenance.
Kotkamills Oy and Metso share a long history of collaboration, and Metso’s valve solutions are utilized in the production process in the mill’s current paper machine production lines.
Metso’s services for the valves and spare parts will improve the mill’s availability, process performance, and risk management. Metso ensures correct maintenance of valves installed at the mill by utilizing digital documentation of the valves and product data management.
