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Multi-wire Fourdrinier paper machine at the Vatsalya Papers mill, Surat
Manufacturing Infrastructure & Technical Specifications • Kadodara-Bardoli Road, Surat

Multi-Wire Fourdrinier & Precision Slitting Line

Engineered for uncompromised runnability, bulk consistency, and exact ring crush ratings. The Vatsalya Papers continuous forming paper machine pairs multi-nip dry press technology with automated Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for zero-defect Kraft fluting and testliner production.

Finished Deckle
4,200 MM

Max finished trim deckle

Daily Output
200 MT

Continuous 24/7 run capacity

Operating Caliper
140–375

GSM basis weight range

Line Velocity
600 M/M

Maximum design speed

● Engineering Flow & Process Physics

Six-Stage Machine Architecture

From multi-layer fibre orientation in the forming zone to laser-calibrated reel slitting, every stage is optimized to prevent delamination and enhance BCT (Box Compression Test).

01 Wet End

Multi-Wire Forming Section

Equipped with twin top-wire formers and high-vacuum ceramic drainage boxes. Automated slice-lip micro-actuators govern cross-direction stock distribution, ensuring uniform fibre intertwining with minimal fiber orientation variance.

Dandy Roll Compaction ±1.0% CD Profile
02 Consolidation

High-Load Press Section

Double-felted bi-nip heavy-duty press architecture alongside vacuum couch rolls. Extracts mechanical water to achieve 48%+ post-press sheet dryness before thermal contact, locking in high ply-bond strength without fiber rupture.

Linear Nip Pressure Up to 650 kN/m
03 Thermal

Multi-Cylinder Dryer Group

Comprising 48 precision-balanced cast-iron drying cylinders separated into 5 isolated drive sectors. Enclosed under a totally insulated high-velocity steam hood with thermo-compressor recirculation to eliminate web curl.

Cylinder Diameter Ø 1,500 MM
04 Surface Treatment

In-Line Size Press & Calender

Metered puddle size press for simultaneous cross-web modified starch formulation. Amplifies surface burst strength and water resistance (Cobb values), followed by a chilled cast-iron calender stack for uniform caliper and caliper profile.

Cobb Value Stability Cobb 60 < 35 g/m²
05 Automation

DCS & In-Line QCS Scanners

Continuously traversing O-frame sensor head equipped with radiometric basis weight sensor, infrared moisture analyzer, and laser caliper gauge. Executes a full 4,200 mm cross-web sweep every 15 seconds with closed-loop steam feedback.

Moisture Precision ±0.5% CD Window
06 Conversion Out

Precision Slitter Rewinder

Heavy-duty two-drum surface rewinder engineered for high tension winding without core slipping. Knife carriage positions shear knives pneumatically to deliver clean, dust-free edges down to 250 mm slit widths tailored to corrugators.

Slit Width Accuracy ±0.5 MM Cut Edge
Surat Mill Operational Benchmarks

Technical Engineering Matrix

Certified operating parameters tested under TAPPI Standard conditioned laboratories at Kadodara-Bardoli mill facility.

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Engineering Parameter Certified Mill Specification Converter Benefit
Finished Trim Deckle 4,200 MM (Finished Web) Drastically curtails edge trim wastage across dual and triple corrugator flutes.
Daily Production Run 200 MT / Day (70,000+ MTPA) Guarantees immediate slot availability for urgent single-consignments & annual contracts.
Operating Substance (GSM) 140 GSM to 375 GSM Broad versatility for lightweight micro-fluting (E/F) to heavy-duty export shipping containers.
Burst Factor (BF) Range 18 BF to 35+ BF Custom Elevated mullen burst values ensure high stacking stability under humid supply chains.
Basis Weight (GSM) Variation < 1.2% CD & MD Spread Zero machine-speed drops on corrugator bridges; uniform glue pickup and caliper.
Moisture Equilibrium 7.5% ± 0.5% Target Window Prevents post-corrugation warpage, sheet skewing, and score-line crack issues.
Slitter Tolerance & Cores ±0.5 MM Cut Precision Perfect reel geometry; no dishing, interweaving or web-breakage during unwind.
All values calibrated against TAPPI T-410, T-411, and T-809 testing regimens. Siemens / ABB DCS Controlled
Heavy industrial precision slitter rewinder cutting Kraft paper reels at the Vatsalya Papers mill, Surat
Slitter Rewinder Station Hydraulic Core-Chucking & Multi-Knife Carriage
±0.5mm
Converter Trim Optimization

Custom Reel Programming & Zero-Waste Deckle Pairing

In corrugated board manufacturing, side-trim waste at the corrugator translates directly into lost margin. Vatsalya Papers’ 4,200 mm trim deckle allows box converters to pair complex reel combination patterns across diverse flute heights without deckle loss.

Dynamic Knife Positioning (250 MM to 2,800 MM)

Rapid pneumatic shear knife resets ensure prompt fulfillment of narrow-slit or oversized reel schedules.

Heavy-Wall 3-Inch and 4-Inch Core Options

Reinforced core integrity to withstand high-acceleration high-speed corrugator roll stands without core ovality.

Moisture-Barrier Radial Stretch Wrapping

Each reel is robotically wrapped with multi-layer waterproof film and labeled with barcoded traceability tags before dispatch.

24h Dispatch along NH-48 Corridor
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Reliability & Environmental Stewardship

Automation & Energy Integration

Engineered for 98.4% uptime with closed circular resource retention.

Zero Liquid Discharge Aim

Closed 90%+ Water Loop

Multi-stage micro-disc savealls reclaim fine fibre while activated sludge biological aeration basins purify process water, recirculating over 90% back into pulping with zero untreated discharge.

Biological Basins 100% Recirculated
Predictive Diagnostics

Vibration & Thermal Mesh

128 continuous wireless telemetry nodes monitor bearing harmonic frequencies and dryer cylinder temperatures in real time. Anomalies trigger preventive line adjustments without unpredicted halts.

Machine Availability 98.4% Uptime
Decarbonized Thermal Grid

Biomass Steam Power

100% of thermal drying steam is generated by combusting sustainably sourced regional agricultural briquettes and biomass residues, slashing carbon footprint per ton of finished paper reels.

Fuel Source Agri-Briquettes
Direct Mill Procurement & Trim Scheduling

Discuss Your Deckle & GSM Requirements Directly With Our Mill Engineers

Send us your corrugator trim deckle, target burst factor (BF), and substance (GSM) specifications for real-time reel combination scheduling and sample reel allocation.

Daily Output: 200 MT Kadodara-Bardoli Corridor, Surat 100% Recycled & FSC® Certified