SCA Obbola is installing the Intellinova Parallel EN online condition monitoring system on its PM2 kraftliner machine at the Obbola mill in Sweden, according to the technology supplier SPM. The order has a total of more than 1,100 vibration sensors, with selected positions in the forming, press, and drying sections also receiving connectors, sensor cables, and junction boxes, while new measurement points will be implemented on process-critical machine components.
The system uses DuoTech accelerometers on all measurement points and utilizes SPM’s patented measurement technologies SPM HD and HD ENV, delivering high-resolution results in both time waveform and frequency spectrum. SPM developed a custom mounting plate to integrate the new system into existing stainless steel cabinets, enabling the installation of four 32-channel Intellinova Parallel EN boards per cabinet including cabling, cable trays, and terminals.
The monitoring solution provides maximum early warning of changes in machine condition, allowing for more effective planning of maintenance activities. The delivery also includes the Condmaster 2026 analysis software with Decision Support System machine learning, AI Chat Agent, and the Plant Performer KPI module.
The project started in February 2026 and is scheduled for completion in December 2026. SPM is responsible for the complete project delivery including sub-contractor installation services, with all equipment assembled at SPM’s headquarters in Strängnäs and then delivered to SCA for on-site installation. The Obbola mill has approximately 300 employees and an annual production capacity of 725,000 tons of kraftliner on PM2.
