The advantages of QView are achieved by two unique and novel features. For the first time, dyed lubrication oil and a special-colored polyurethane are used for the press sleeve. Possible cracks in the press sleeve absorb the dyed oil and, when exposed to UV light, a strong contrast between the intact area with no oil and the damage becomes visible. Due to its special color, the innovative press sleeve allows the UV light to shine through and makes inspection as well as real predictive maintenance easier. Hence, QView functions as an early warning system and reduces unplanned paper machine shutdowns while increasing efficiency and saving costs.

“Not only does the QView press sleeve have an excellent running performance as well as good crack resistance, but it also helps to avoid oil leakage,” says Christina Bauer, Global Product Manager Press Section & QualiFlex at Voith Paper. “Combined with the damage detection at an early stage, the QView press sleeve makes the customer’s life much easier and saves resources.”