AFT has received an order for a comprehensive stock preparation and approach flow system rebuild from a major customer in Asia-Pacific. The project involves converting production to thermal paper grades.

"This order underscores the customer’s confidence in AFT’s expertise in stock preparation and approach flow solutions. By implementing our advanced technology, the customer will achieve greater efficiency, fiber development, and sheet formation control—ensuring a strong foundation for high-quality production," says Jukka Helin, Director, Capital Sales, China & Asia-Pacific for AFT.

Technical Scope of Supply

AFT’s delivery for the mill rebuild includes bale pulper upgrade with a feeding system enhancement, four MaxEdge refiners, and a broke system upgrade. The scope also covers a POMix stock processor to replace the existing mixing and machine chests, along with an upgrade to the approach system. All new equipment will be fitted with new drive motors and upgraded process pumps to enhance operational efficiency. The delivery is complemented by AFT’s process and mill engineering, as well as supervision and start-up support to ensure a smooth transition and optimized performance.

AFT’s solutions are designed to enhance process stability, reduce energy consumption, and improve fiber utilization, leading to greater paper machine operational efficiency.

The rebuild project began in 2024 and commissioning and startup are targeted for completion by the end of 2025.