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Voith Boosts Production Quality and Efficiency on WEIG’s BM6 in Mayen with Innovative QCS Solution OnQuality

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  • With OnQuality, Voith supplies an intelligent quality control system (QCS) with seamless integration into a PCS7 environment for board manufacturer WEIG
  • WEIG’s decision in favour of Voith was based on the technology leader’s in-depth knowledge, modular solution and successful references
  • The project includes delivery, installation and commissioning of a customised solutions package aimed at increasing production efficiency

Board manufacturer WEIG is relying on Voith’s technology expertise to upgrade its BM6 at the Mayen mill in Germany to stabilise production quality. Voith is not only supplying an intelligent quality control system (QCS) consisting of scanners, actuators and controls but will also ensure seamless integration into a PCS7 environment.

The BM6 is undergoing a decisive modernisation by Voith in order to increase production efficiency. The project includes the supply, installation and commissioning of a customised solutions package. The main requirements include increasing dry content, improving moisture profiles, delivering faster grade changes and ensuring long-term service, spare and wear parts.

The in-depth know-how of the Voith experts, the modular structure of the solution and the very good references in already installed systems were factors in our choice of Voith’s QCS. In the future, we want to go even further with Voith in the development of system digitalisation. Voith’s leading digital expertise and broad product and service portfolio were critical factors for us.

Bernd Stibi, Managing Director of WEIG Technical Liner

“We are proud to support WEIG in this pioneering project. Our QCS solutions set new standards in the industry and offer clear added value in terms of quality, efficiency and total cost of ownership,” added Ernst Jäger, Regional Sales Manager at Voith Paper.

The core elements of the solution for WEIG are the measuring frames made entirely of stainless steel and the ModuleSteam steam blow box in the wire section with intelligent Profilmatic cross-profile control to increase the dry content and improve moisture profiles.

Thanks to the option of a fully virtualised system and seamless integration into common process control systems, Mayen does not require any additional interfaces. This means that all the benefits can be used by the operator at one control station. This enables efficient work, saves time and simplifies the operator’s tasks.

The use of the latest sensors, which significantly reduce the risk in terms of spare parts availability and their life cycle, enables the highest quality and reliability of the solution. The control of the ModuleSteam steam blow box via the EPI valve terminal in combination with the Profilmatic control software enables precise moisture cross-profiling as well as intelligent diagnostics, optimisation functions and alarms. A tailor-made service contract based on close customer proximity rounds off the package to ensure maximum efficiency of the system over the long term.

About WEIG
WEIG, a recognised, owner-managed group of companies in the international paper and board industry, employs 1,800 people at locations in Europe and South America. With a turnover of EUR1 billion, its portfolio covers a closed value-added cycle, from wastepaper recycling to the production and marketing of paper and cardboard and cardboard products such as folding cartons and plasterboard. Its business model is based on an efficient closed-loop system and a clear commitment to sustainability and resource conservation. Through direct customer contact, WEIG is constantly developing its products in line with the expectations of the respective customer groups.