Andritz received an order from Zhejiang Jingxing Paper, China, to supply two tissue machines with steel Yankees to its location in Pinghu city, Zhejiang Province, for the production of high-quality facial and toilet paper. Start-up of the machines is scheduled for the end of 2014 and mid-2015 respectively.
The tissue machines, both of the type PrimeLineST, are designed for speeds of 1,900 m/min and for a paper widths of 2.85 m. They will be equipped with 18 ft. diameter PrimeDry Steel Yankees with head insulation. The Steel Yankees, in combination with a steam-heated hood, enable high drying capacity at minimal energy consumption.
Zhejiang Jingxing Paper is one of Asia’s largest linerboard producers and is now entering the tissue business.