Voith's LSC TecoSens sensor and Voith LSC TecoScan scanner for tissue making applications perform control for fiber basis weight and moisture, providing automation during tissue-making process

Aimee Bellah

HEIDENHEIM, Germany , May 20, 2014 (press release) – The unique quality control system portfolio from Voith impresses tissue makers around the world, as it can offer the lowest operating costs in the industry.

The Voith LSC TecoSens sensor and Voith LSC TecoScan scanner for non-radioactive measurement of fiber weight and moisture content is worldwide in operation. They belong to Voith’s basic package of the quality control system for the tissue production. Equipped with special cleaning devices, it guarantees maximum availability with minimum maintenance. Combined with its extremely robust construction it offers the lowest operating costs in the industry. This convinces tissue makers, which is why this system is also used with machines from third-party manufacturers.

Furthermore, OnQ GradeControl, a MD control of basis weight and moisture, is also part of this first package. Additionally OnView information system archives and visualizes all process-relevant data from the tissue machine. OnView offers an adaptable user interface as well as expert tools for process analysis and optimization.

Now, all products are integrated on the new ComCore platform from Voith which easily can be expanded at any time. The web based ComCore technology offers the opportunity to perform all interventions and call up all information about the various components and applications of the quality control system with one click.

Thanks to extensive knowledge of the tissue making process and automation technology, Voith offers harmonized solutions. Paper makers can choose the right solution from a variety of products. For example Voith has just launched a new OnQ ModuleSteam T steam box for the quality control system of tissue machines.

More information about the measuring of fiber weight and moisture content of tissue paper.

Voith Paper is a division of the Voith Group and the leading partner to and pioneer in the paper industry. Through constant innovations, Voith Paper is optimizing the paper manufacturing process, focusing on developing resource-saving products to reduce the use of energy, water, and fibers. Furthermore, Voith Paper offers a broad service portfolio for all sections of the paper manufacturing process.

Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs more than 43,000 people, generates € 5.7 billion in sales, operates in about 50 countries around the world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies in Europe.

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