The Italian company Toscotec has been the supplier of the rebuilding of existing PM1 to crescent former as well as the engineering for the upgrade of tissue machine auxiliary systems: approach flow system, vacuum plant and AC drive system. PM1 was a Fourdrinier type machine and now has been converted into an Toscotec Ahead 1.5 Crescent Former configuration including new headbox, new wire and felt section.
While previous configuration allowed for a machine speed of 500 m/min, PM1 actual running speed is 700 m/min with 3060 mm trim width at reel. The new section have a capability to run at 1250 m/min.
