From data to excellence-Waggeryd Cell´s commitment to quality with PulpEye

Waggeryd Cell, located in Vaggeryd, Sweden, is one of the world’s most efficient producers of BCTMP (bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp) and CTMP (chemi-thermomechanical pulp). The mill is committed to delivering stable and precise pulp quality tailored to meet the specific needs of its paper and board customers, who demand exact quality measurements and comprehensive data.

To achieve top quality pulp, Waggeryd Cell uses the ANDRITZ PulpEye Fiber Properties Analyzer, an intelligent analyzer that continuously monitors pulp quality online. The analyzer takes samples every 10 minutes and provides real-time data on multiple quality parameters. Advanced statistics (ExtractEye) transform the extensive PulpEye data into information that enables operators to adjust the process to maintain consistent quality and meet the high standards expected by each of its customers.

MEET QUALITY REQUIREMENTS AND REDUCE VARIATION FOR DIFFERENT PULP GRADES

The key modules used by Waggeryd Cell are crill and fiber properties. These data are statistically transformed to calculate product bulk and tensile. This information is particularly valuable for customers who require precise quality measurements to manufacture and maintain stable and precise products to meet their customers’ quality requirements.

PulpEye Fiber Properties Analyzer also offers a module to measure the traditional freeness value. It is increasingly well recognized that the same freeness value can be achieved by running refiners in different ways, which will result in different strength and bulk properties and confirms the importance of measuring key fibre properties during production.

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INCREASE PRODUCTION AND OPTIMIZE ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Energy consumption is a significant concern for Waggeryd Cell. The CTMP process consumes a lot of energy and the PulpEye Fiber Properties Analyzer plays a crucial role in optimization of the energy input.

"We do not put too much energy into the pulp production, but not too little either. So, we optimize the energy consumption in the CTMP process," explains Henrik Karlsson, Sales Manager from Waggeryd Cell.

By leveraging the capabilities of PulpEye solutions, Waggeryd Cell aims to increase and optimize its production and energy consumption year after year. This commitment to quality and efficiency ensures that the company remains a reliable partner for its customers in the paper and board industry.

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PULPEYE FIBER PROPERTIES ANALYZER CAN BE ADJUSTED TO SPECIFIC CUSTOMER NEEDS

Benefits of PulpEye Fiber Properties Analyzer:

Quick results
Robust and truly modular system
Low maintenance (few moving parts)
Data transformed into information that enables immediate operational decisions
Timely pulp quality information calculated from fibre properties measurements
Lower reliance on (delayed) laboratory testing

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DID YOU KNOW…?

The acquisition of PulpEye in 2024 adds core pulp quality analyzers and measurements into the automation and digitalization portfolio.

ANDRITZ acquired PulpEye in September 2024. PulpEye is a technology company focusing on online applications and services for the global pulp and paper industry. The Swedish company provides pulp, paper, and board producers with a wide range of proven online pulp analyzers, measurements, and controls ranging from chip quality and kappa to fiber properties and more throughout the process.

Since 2002, PulpEye products have contributed to stabilized and higher pulp quality, process efficiency, and reduced energy consumption in chemical, mechanical, and recycled pulp production as well as stock preparation and MDF/MDP. Based on customer-specific needs, modules are combined and connected in a system that provides analysis data and control of any specific fiber property.

The acquisition of PulpEye complements ANDRITZ by providing total solutions that combine measurements, analyzers, advanced process control, and mill-wide optimization, as well as a broad range of global services.