Suction rolls

for ultimate process performance

 500 mm to
2,000 mm
in diameter
5,000
suction rolls
supplied
For all of your applications
Valmet suction rolls
A key challenge with suction rolls is achieving ecient water removal and reliable web
transfer, while keeping maintenance requirements down. The advanced suction roll
technology incorporates the features you need for the best possible results in your
process performance.
Valmets position as the leading paper
technology supplier has been devel-
oped over decades and our contin-
uous focus on research and devel-
opment keeps us at the top. Having
supplied over 5,000 suction rolls over
the past 50 years, our expertise in
suction technology is unrivaled.
Valmets suction rolls provide
high performance solutions for a vari-
ety of machines, from low speed pulp
drying lines, to the latest paper, board
and tissue machines designed for
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Benets
Ecient water removal
Reliable web transfer
Minimized need for maintenance
Low energy and water consumption
powerful operational speeds beyond
2,000 m/min (6,560 ft/min).
Rolls can also be made for all ma-
chine widths ranging from pilot-size
applications, up to record-sized
machine widths. The roll diameter
can be chosen freely between 500 mm
(19.7 in) and 2,000 mm (78.7 in).
Compatible spare rolls for
all machines
In addition to rolls for Valmet ma-
1 m to up
to 12 m hole volumes, allows papermakers
shell length
chines, we offer compatible spare rolls
for all other makes. We are able to ac-
cess suction roll drawings for makes
such as: Beloit, Mitsubishi, Valmet,
Tampella, KMW, Wrtsil, Domin-
ion, Ahlstrom, and Carcano.
When a roll drawing is not at
hand, we will verify the precise roll
dimensions and construction with
field measurements to guarantee the
exact fit and compatibility with your
existing roll.
Precision suction rolls
make the dierence
Valmet suction rolls enable ecient Suction rolls also play an import- ble-free operation, low maintenance
water removal in the forming and ant role in reliable web transfer from needs and extended machine times.
press sections without any sacrifice one fabric to the next. Maintaining Many of our latest roll techno-
in paper quality. The correct selection high machine eciency requires that logical innovations and features
in shell drilling, groove pattern, hole web transfer must continue to run can be seamlessly incorporated into
sizes, open surface area and effective smoothly under all conditions which new spare rolls without losing their
to optimize water removal eciency
can be ensured by optimally located
vacuum zones and vacuum levels.
interchangeability with existing rolls.
This can help you easily improve your
as well as paper quality. Correctly In addition to smooth runnability, suction roll performance.
positioned vacuum zones within the maintenance needs are another key
suction roll are important in con- consideration for roll requirements.
trolling water flow and preventing Our solution ensures that you will get
rewetting. the most out of your rolls with trou-
Suction roll construction
in most Valmet machines
The vacuum is carried through
the drive side, the driven rolls are
equipped with an integrated roll
gear and the shell has a symmetrical
bearing support.
Suction roll construction
typical of other OEM-
machines
The vacuum outlet is located on the
tending side and the driven rolls are
equipped with a direct drive shaft.
The tending side shell bearing can be
mounted either inside the shell end or
on an external head. The suction box is
supported on the drive side by a back-
side internal bearing arrangement.
Open roll construction
without a suction box
This construction is used in certain
forming section applications. The roll
can optionally be equipped with an
internal washing shower.

100%
functionality
Get the suction roll you
need and want
Valmets suction rolls are designed
based on your machine-specific
requirements including the suction
roll dimensions, the vacuum outlet
location and the gear arrangement.
The roll can also be specified for
either grease or oil lubrication.
Duplex stainless steel
shell for long life
Valmets suction roll shells use the
highest-quality duplex stainless steel
shell blanks, which are manufactured
either by plate hot rolling or a centrif-
ugal casting process.
Shell dimensions and the optimal
shell material are carefully selected
based on the forces affecting the
shell, the chemical environment
and each customers historical data.
Detailed strength calculations help
provide a long, trouble-free lifetime
for the shell.
High-precision drilling results
in extremely accurate hole posi-
tioning and superior hole surface
smoothness. An optimal shell drilling
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100%
tested
and proved
quality
pattern ensures ecient and uniform
water removal, as well as minimizes
the risk of suction hole shadow mark-
ing, hole plugging and reduces the
noise level.
A high-precision drilled shell.
A strong suction box
design
For optimal operating conditions
for axial seals, Valmets suction box
construction is dimensioned for min-
imum deflection. Good resistance
50
years
expertise
against wear and pitting corrosion is
provided by using a Duplex stainless
steel material.
The suction box interior has been
shaped to provide a fluent airflow
with low pressure losses and an even
vacuum level over the whole suction
zone area. The design also reduces
dirt build-up inside the suction box
and minimizes the water load.
A tested and packed new suction roll
waiting for delivery.
Roll covers give maximum
performance
Valmet provides a versatile range
of performance boosting suction
roll covers. These include advanced
polyurethane covers with superior
wear and water resistance properties,
hard coatings, and a wide selection of
rubber covers.
Whatever the suction roll, Valmet
can supply the roll cover without
roll-specific limiting factors such as
the load or speed.
Tested and
guaranteed
functionality
Valmet guarantees 100%
functionality of our suction
rolls. To ensure quality, all
suction rolls are thorough-
ly tested at full operating
speeds. A comprehensive
customer documentation
package with operating
and maintenance manuals
are included in suction roll
deliveries. Optional training
and start-up assistance is
also available as needed.
VacuHusky roll covers
provide the desired
tissue quality, low
operating costs and
need no internal
cooling.
VacuFox are reliable,
high-performance roll
covers for all types of
suction rolls.
VacuKodiak roll covers
oer extreme durability
in the most demanding
paper and board
machine environments.
 Features that meet
process needs
1. A worm gear for easy
360-degree angular adjust-
ment of the suction box with a
self-locking mechanism. The
exact suction zone position
can be verified on the graduat-
ed scale at the end of the roll.
3.
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2. Precision spherical roller
bearings for smooth and
vibration-free operation at all
speeds.
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3. Reliable sealing system for
lubricant retention and to pre-
vent dirt and water from dis-
turbing the bearing operation.
The effect of the suction box
vacuum is eliminated by using
a breather arrangement.
4.
6.
4. Spring-loaded end deck-
les. The maximum deckle
movement towards the shell is
mechanically limited to pre-
vent seal and shell wear. The
position of the end deckles
can be adjusted during the
operation to match the current
web width.
5. A high-precision machined
shell crafted of the best Duplex
stainless steel material with
high quality precision drilled
holes. An optimized helical
drilling pattern for low noise
and maximum performance.
5.
6. SealFlo seal lubrication
shower pipe is located opti-
mally before the first axial seal
to offer reliable seal operation.
SealFlos highly ecient flat
spray nozzles provide uniform
lubrication for axial seals
with less water consumption.
An optional flush-through
pipe construction ensures the
highest reliability and easy
cleaning.
7. Pneumatically loaded axial
seals for even seal loading
FlexSeal rubber graphite ma-
terial with low wear and good
sliding properties. An option-
al non-contacting Compact
LocSeal sealing arrangement.
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9.
8.
8. Optional shell cleaning
shower to improve shell
cleanliness. Available as a
single pipe, flush-through or
ShellFlo H oscillating high
pressure shower pipe con-
struction.
9. A strong duplex stainless
Flush-through shower
pipe construction
increases reliability
steel suction box construction.
Internal water shower pipes are used
for seal lubrication and to keep the
suction roll shell holes and the suc-
tion box free from dirt. It is extremely
important that the lubrication shower
pipe provides reliable water lubrica-
tion to the suction box seals. Lack of
lubrication can accelerate seal wear
and, in the worst case, create hot
Up to 50%
water
consumption
savings
Suction rolls with a direct drive shaft and an integrated gear.
Direct drive roll (backside) internal bearing
construction
A top performing lubrication shower results
Spherical roller bearing to endure high loads and angular misalignment
in signficant cost savings.
caused by suction box deflection.
Bronze ring for easy suction box assembly.
Locking mechanism to prevent rotation between the ring and journal. A sleeveless forming roll
Inner bearing seal system for lubricant retention and sealing out water.
optimizes operation
Optional vibration sensor to monitor internal bearing condition.
A forming and suction breast roll
are typically equipped with a shrink
sleeve to even out the water flow com-
ing from the paper web into the shell
holes. Yet, sleeve failures are all too
common and can lead to production
losses, unexpected shutdowns and ex-
cessive costs associated with buying,
storing and changing spare sleeves.
Valmet has developed a new
grooved forming roll shell surface
pattern to combat these problems.
Now it is possible to run a forming
roll without a shrink sleeve in certain
paper, tissue and board grades and
spots causing micro-cracks on the
inner shell surface.
Shower pipe reliability can be
improved by feeding water from both
pipe ends. This kind of double-feed
Extended
construction also makes it possible maintenance
to occasionally flush the pipe and its
nozzles clean by feeding water into intervals
the pipe from one end, and leading it
out from the other. This self-cleaning
procedure increases roll reliability
and extends roll service intervals.
ShellFlo H oscillating shell to run at its maximum dewatering
cleaning shower improves capacity at all times.
cleaning eciency The oscillation movement is pow-
ered by reliable pneumatics. Thanks
For positions where suction roll shell to the high eciency, the cleaning
cleanliness presents a major chal-
lenge, Valmet offers an internal oscil-
shower is needed only occasionally,
such as during breaks and shutdowns.
lating high-pressure cleaning shower.
This eciently keeps the suction roll
This contributes to significant savings
in water consumption.
shell holes clean, enabling the roll
SealFlo axial seal Valmets specialized water nozzles
lubrication shower saves used in SealFlo provide uniform
lubrication for axial seals with less
water
water. This prevents the lubrication
SealFlo axial seal lubrication provides shower from causing any moisture
savings of up to 50% on lubrication
profi le variations in the sheet. As less
water consumption. It features an
water is used in the process, the re-
improved showering process and
wetting is minimal resulting in higher
improved moisture profi les, as well as dryness levels.
minimizing your rolls environmental
impact through significantly reduced
water consumption.
still uphold the required paper quality
level.
In addition to higher machine
uptime and lower costs, the sleeveless
operation benefits papermakers by
making the roll surface easier to keep
clean and allowing a freer choice of
wire fabrics and washing agents.
A grooved forming roll has also
benefited several customers produc-
ing sensitive paper grades. When the
machine production capacity has been
increased, running the grooved form-
ing roll with a shrink sleeve has helped
secure the highest paper quality.
The patented surface pattern of the
sleeveless forming roll shell.
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 Up to 25% power
consumption
savings with
Compact LocSeal
Winning performance with
the latest innovations
Reliable pick-up roll
operation
With Valmets optimized suction
zone arrangements, reliable tail
threading and stable sheet adhe-
sion to the press felt can be reached
even with the thickest board grades.
Our advanced solutions include an
additional rabbit trap type vacu-
um compartment for tail threading,
optimized suction zones to improve
web adhesion to the felt edges, and an
integrated EdgeBlow system to ensure
web and trim separation.
Compact LocSeal
extending seal lifetime
To slow down seal wear and prolong
seal lifetime, Valmet has developed
Compact LocSeal. It is a reliable,
non-contacting axial seal construc-
tion where the seal strips are a little
detached from the inner surface of
the suction roll shell during opera-
tion. Our customers have seen the
benefits of Compact LocSeal with
some reporting over two-year-long
roll change intervals.
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The wide suction zones on the edges give
extra sheet support.
Compact LocSeal requires less
lubrication water in a felt transfer
suction roll or in other places where
lubrication water can cause issues.
The non-contracting seal results in
less friction, reducing the rolls power
consumption. Up to 25% in power
savings has been recorded in trials.
Due to low friction, Compact
LocSeal also protects the inner roll
shell surface by minimizing the
risk of heat cracking. Because the
Compact LocSeal surface is slightly
Valmets 11,000
professionals around
the world work close to
our customers and are
committed to moving our
customers performance
forward every day.
FlexSeal flexibility in
seal operation
Innovative FlexSeal seal strip mate-
rial is used as a standard in Valmets
suction rolls. Thanks to its flexibility, it
immediately adapts to the suction roll
shell inner surface, quickly establish-
ing an operating vacuum.
The FlexSeal material has excellent
wear resistance and low friction prop-
erties that reduce power consumption.
It is easy to transport and store the
FlexSeal strip, since it can be coiled
and packed in a compact container.
inclined in its operating position, the
vacuum dropping zone is smoother in
the suction roll shell holes, effectively
reducing the suction roll noise level.
Valmet Corporation, SER33139 V2 EN 12/2014.
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Specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.