The challenge
Pakistan Formica needed to expand capacity for 1220 mm and 1320 mm decorative paper while retaining energy-efficient operation and stable resin control.
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Pakistan Formica (PVT) Ltd
Melamine Paper Production Line in Pakistan Formica Pvt Ltd
Pakistan Formica expanded its melamine paper capacity with an RY-1500B 2+4 two-step line, six oven sections, full VVVF control, and a standard speed of 25 m/min.
- Region
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Industry
- Melamine decorative paper
- Project year
- 2018
- Production line
- RY-1500B 2+4 Two-Step Impregnation Line
Project overview
Engineering solution
NTRY supplied an RY-1500B 2+4 two-step line with six oven sections, full VVVF control, and a 1500 mm metering roller for the two target paper widths.
Project outcome
Following customer inspection, the expanded line was commissioned in July 2018 and ran at 25 m/min with 130% resin add-on on 80 gsm decorative paper.
Source-recorded metrics
25 m/minstandard operating speed
6oven sections
1220/1320 mmraw paper widths
Data is drawn from the original project records. Final contractual parameters are governed by the project documentation.
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Engineering scope
Two-stage impregnation
Configure two dipping stages around the 2+4 process layout.
Drying and drives
Integrate six oven sections with full VVVF control.
Width and metering
Support 1220/1320 mm paper with a 1500 mm metering roller.
Project timeline
01
Capacity expansion
Defined the two-stage configuration for the required paper widths and output.
02
Inspection and manufacture
Manufactured the line and completed inspection with the customer team.
03
Commissioning
Commissioned and validated the expanded line in July 2018.
