Oct 31, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. Voith has signed a contract to supply a package of solutions for the modernization of the pulp drying machine at Brazil's only dissolving pulp manufacturer, Bahia Specialty Cellulose (BSC). In March 2014, the Voith components will be installed in the forming and press sections of the pulp drying machine to achieve higher added value and quality in the final product, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

The modernization project will optimize the forming section of BSC's pulp drying machine through the installation of automatic vacuum control valves. The process will also become more efficient with a steam box for improved moisture cross profile and an OnQ FormingSens sensor, which measures the water weight in the pulp.

In the press section, a NipcoFlex shoe press will be installed for higher linear pressure, thus ensuring a significant improvement in web strength. Furthermore, a higher dryness content will be achieved after the press section, allowing production to be increased and/or energy to be saved.

Bahia Specialty Cellulose is Latin America's only manufacturer of dissolving pulp derived from eucalyptus wood, and currently ranks as a world-class player in its segment.

Voith Paper is a division of the Voith Group and the leading partner to and pioneer in the paper industry.