Voith Introduces DuoCentri Press Retrofit at Wuzhou

Wuzhou Special Paper Group has selected Voith to retrofit the press section of its PM 19 paper machine at its Jiangxi facility. At the heart of the project is Voith's innovative DuoCentri Press with Center Belt – a solution developed to meet demanding production requirements. The retrofit is designed to enhance operational reliability and boost overall production performance.

The upgraded machine produces high-grade specialty papers. Unlike conventional press sections with open draws, the production line in the new configuration will feature a closed web run between the press and dryer sections, significantly reducing the risk of sheet breaks and improving runability. At the same time, the operating window will be expanded, which enhances the paper machine's high-speed performance and offers greater flexibility for stable operations.

Wuzhou Special Paper chose Voith for its technical expertise, extensive rebuild experience and close collaboration throughout the project planning phase. "Our decision to implement Voith's latest press section technology is based on long-standing mutual trust and a shared commitment to efficient, low-carbon production. Voith's innovation capabilities continue to unlock new possibilities for optimizing production and advancing resource-efficient technologies," says Zhang Yancheng, Deputy General Manager of Wuzhou Special Paper Group.

The press section concept builds on established technologies and adds a smart extended configuration, highlighting Voith's ongoing commitment to innovation and customized performance optimization. "Technological advancements have always been a driving force at Voith. This collaboration with Wuzhou Special Paper not only highlights our technical capabilities but also reinforces our commitment to advancing sustainable development in the paper industry," says Jason Jiang, Managing Director Rebuild Business at Voith Paper China.

"This project is a great example of the strong collaboration between our teams and highlights Voith's leadership in press section technology," says Benjamin Kitze, Director of the Product Group Press at Voith Paper. "With innovations like this, our HighPerformance Press concept and further developments already underway, we're delivering tailored solutions that boost performance and set new standards in papermaking."

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