Veracel Celulose S.A. commissions Voith to completely rebuild and upgrade the QCS Scanner at PDM 1 in Eunapólis, Brazil

Veracel Celulose S.A., one of the biggest pulp producers in Brazil and part of Europe’s second largest paper producer Stora Enso, has commissioned Voith to upgrade its Quality Control System (QCS) of scanner and sensors for the company’s PDM 1 in Eunapólis, Brazil. The upgraded system will keep on stabilizing and optimizing product quality of the produced Market Pulp, contributing to a high standard production process at PDM 1. The upgrade comprises a complete rebuild of one of the biggest scanners supplied by Voith to a customer in South America that will ensure the system’s precise and effective functionalities for many more years to come.

The upgrade of Veracel’s QCS includes the newest generation of OnQuality.Sensors for high accuracy reading of important quality parameters, such as basis weight and moisture. The sensors are compact, robust and feature state-of-the-art technology. They include a smart sensor with comprehensive diagnostic functions and provide easy access for maintenance and system extension. The modular and proven automation platform ComCore rounds off the scope of supply. ComCore allows an easy integration of the QCS into the customer’s automation system, providing clear information and easy access to papermakers.