Valmet Dewatering Elements

Polyethylene

Experts from Valmet’s Wet End Solutions group will evaluate and recommend
improvements to optimize your forming section configuration. Our cost-effective
approach maximizes the utilization of your existing forming and press equipment
to optimize the performance of the wet end section of your machine.

Benefits

• All basic designs available to match any

application, regardless of OEM
• Developed to give optimum wear and
durability across a wide range of operating
conditions
• All Polyethylene components are made close
to you for fast turn-around

Valmet combines expertise in drainage optimization Materials in order of wear resistance:

with a comprehensive range of polyethylene
dewatering elements to suit all positions and machine
configurations.
Polyethylene materials
Whether you need conventional or specially designed
components, Valmet’s Service experts have many years
of experience serving the Pulp and Paper Industry,
helping to select and produce all types of drainage
components.
Our polyethylene materials are formulated and
developed to deliver optimum performance across a
wide range of operating conditions.
• Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 1000* - A virgin
UHMW of the highest molecular weight commercially
available. An economical alternative, and often the
best place to start.
• Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 2000 - Valmet
Dewatering Element Poly 1000 with molybdenum
disulfide and cross-linking for better wear and
impact properties.
• Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 5000 - Our standard
SiO2 filled material for abrasive applications. Proven
to extend life and non-abrasive to wires or felts.
• Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 6500 - A special
blend of fillers for the toughest applications.
• Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 7000 - A special
blend of fillers for the toughest applications.
• Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 8000** -
Recommended case by case for special applications.
 Polyethylene Application Guidelines

Former Applications - Foils, Lo Vacs, Hi Vacs Press Applications - Uhle Strips and Covers
Brown Brown Brown Brown
UHMW-PE Fine Paper Fine Paper Fine Paper Fine Paper
Color Paper Paper Paper Paper
Material WetApp’s DryApp’s WetApp’s DryApp’s
WetApp’s DryApp’s WetApp’s DryApp’s

Black/
Poly 1000* X X X X X X X X
White

Poly 2000 Dark Blue X X X X X X X X

Poly 5000 Light Blue X X X X X X

Poly 6500 Light Gray X X X X X X

Poly 7000 Light Gray X X X X X X

Black /
Poly 8000** Recommended case by case
White

*1000=Poly S
**8000=Poly D/EVO2

Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 1000 was earlier known as CW1000, Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 2000 was earlier known as
CW2000, Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 5000 was earlier known as CW5000, Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 6500 was earlier
known as CW6500, Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 7000 was earlier known as CW7000, Valmet Dewatering Element Poly 8000 was
earlier known as CW8000
© Valmet Corporation, MON01301 V2 EN 10/2022.

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