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Metso's FormerBoost supports the optimal development and use of your forming section.

FormerBoost provides measurable results

FormerBoost helps you to ensure that your forming section is performing at the highest possible level. It offers customized solutions that will improve paper quality, solve runnability problems, improve dewatering, and ensure better operational reliability. You can also expect measurable results, a good return on your investment and cost-effectiveness.

Results with FormerBoost

FormerBoost paper quality improvements help to improve formation, optimize running parameters, and solve other paper quality issues.

  • Improved formation, strength properties, profiles and machine cleanliness for optimal end product quality.
  • Savings in raw materials by reducing the use of chemicals and improving the furnish mix.
  • Improvements in production efficiency through better runnability and fewer breaks.
  • Energy savings with optimized running parameters.
FormerBoost runnability improvements are aimed at raising the stability of forming section runnability to a new level.
  • Improved machine cleanliness, edge area control and fabric control for stable runnability.
  • Energy savings through reduced break energy waste and optimized dewatering.
  • Improved efficiency through better runnability and reduced break times.
  • Savings in fresh water consumption.
  • Longer lifetimes of fabrics and ceramics.
FormerBoost dewatering management targets maximal dryness with minimal effort.
  • Higher sheet dry content for improved production efficiency.
  • Energy savings through optimized water removal and vacuums.
  • Raw materials savings with improved retention and savings in chemicals.
  • Maintenance efficiency through longer lifetimes of fabrics and ceramics and improved cleanliness.
FormerBoost condition management is designed to ensure the trouble-free operation and cost-effective maintenance of your forming section.
  • Taking the right actions at the right time reduces maintenance costs.
  • Improved mechanical condition of the forming section ensures peak performance.
  • Better runnability and minimal downtime boost production efficiency.
  • A well-maintained forming section facilitates good profiles and optimal use of raw materials.
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