Keeping an eye on cellulose

A Valmet wash press has been equipped with a system to monitor the mechanical condition of the four low-speed roller bearings, operating at 4-7 RPM.

Domsjö has already equipped parts of its drying machines TM1 and TM3 with Intellinova Compact. The maintenance department also uses the portable instrument Leonova Diamond IS for route-based measurements in explosive environments.

Peter Moström, technical administrator/preventive maintenance, says: "It feels great that we now have a tool to measure and monitor our low-speed wash presses. The ability to identify trends of developing faults and plan maintenance before equipment failure will save big money."