{"id":12613,"date":"2026-04-07T06:33:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=12613"},"modified":"2026-04-07T06:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:33:53","slug":"voith-brings-pm-19-on-stream-at-wuzhou-specialty-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=12613","title":{"rendered":"Voith brings PM 19 on stream at Wuzhou Specialty Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A central change is the introduction of closed, full-width threading from the press section into the drying section. Credit: Voith \/ Wuzhou Specialty Paper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Paper industry supplier Voith has brought PM 19 into operation at Wuzhou Specialty Paper under a contract announced in 2025.<\/p>\n

According to a Voith company statement, the machine is the first reported installation worldwide using Voith\u2019s DuoCentri NipcoFlex press with a centre belt.<\/p>\n

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The press arrangement has moved from the development stage into commercial use, and the parties report stable output and steady web run.<\/p>\n

A central change is the introduction of closed, full-width threading from the press section into the drying section.<\/p>\n

This removes the open draw around the centre roll, which is an area associated with weaknesses in conventional press layouts.<\/p>\n

Open draw threading at the centre roll has long been linked to runnability problems on high-speed machines.<\/p>\n

Typical issues include challenging and time-consuming threading, a higher probability of web breaks, nip paper jamming, earlier doctor blade wear and damage to the centre roll surface.<\/p>\n

In severe cases, these effects can contribute to major equipment faults.<\/p>\n

For PM 19, Voith supplied a system package tailored to Wuzhou Specialty Paper\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n

The delivery included one SpeedSizer, two OnQuality quality control systems, the machine control system, ProRelease Plus stabiliser, key approach flow components, start-up clothing and fabrics, plus on-site start-up support covering approach flow through to reel.<\/p>\n

Voith said this supported the move from commissioning to stable operation.<\/p>\n

Wuzhou Specialty Paper Group deputy general manager Zhang Yanchen said: \u201cOver the years, Wuzhou Specialty Paper and Voith Paper have maintained a strong, mutually supportive partnership. <\/p>\n

\u201cFor PM 19, Voith once again delivered reliable, stable equipment along with professional and dedicated services, further enhancing the operational stability and production efficiency of the machine.\u201d<\/p>\n

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