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Measurement solutions for pulp and paper manufacturing

Comprehensive measurement and analytical solutions serving the pulp and paper industry

ABB is a trusted partner and leading supplier to the pulp and paper industry, delivering a broad portfolio of world-class technological solutions to make it easier for you to run your plant. With thousands of experts around the world and high-performance technology, ABB’s team is dedicated to making measurement easy for its customers.

ABB’s extensive global footprint serves the complete pulp, paper, and packaging value chain. Drawing on over 100 years of experience, ABB collaborates with pulp and paper producers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and other suppliers to develop process-specific and customized solutions that optimize production, improve sustainability, quality, and safety.

The impressive offering comprises moisture measurement and control, field instrumentation devices, actuators and positioners, flow measurement devices, controllers, flow computers, web tension measurement, and a suite of digital asset performance management tools as well as product lifecycle support.

Production process

Customer value

From our origin as the first on-machine paper property measurement system provider to the latest advanced control and analytics solutions of today, ABB solutions have earned a reputation for superior design and performance.

Superior process visibility and accuracy

Decreased raw material usage

Reduced profile variability

Improved process efficiency

Fewer rejects

Improved quality

Product portfolio

Web tension measurement

Web Tension Measurement

Temperature measurement

Temperature transmitters

Actuators and positioners

Continuous gas analyzers

Advance Optima AO2000 Integrated analyzer system solution

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Continuous water analysis

TB5X series of pH sensors

Continuous water analysis

pH/ORP sensors

Flow measurement

Coriolis mass flowmeters

Pressure transmitters

PGP100 Gauge Pressure Transmitter

Digital & Services

Verification for measurement devices

Maintenance made easy with one software package to verify multiple devices.

Field Information Manager

Make configuration, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance of fieldbus instruments easier and quicker.

Measurement & Analytics global services

Improve utilization and performance of your automation equipment, processes, and personnel.

Digital service solutions

Scalable digital solutions to transform maintenance and operations strategies.

ABB Measurement Care

A strategic partnership with ABB improves production efficiency and reduces capital outlays.

Products portfolio

Flow measurement

Electromagnetic flowmeters

Flow measurement

Variable area flowmeters

Level measurement

Pressure measurement

Gauge pressure transmitters

Temperature measurement

Field-mount temperature transmitters

Temperature measurement

Head-mount temperature transmitters

Temperature measurement

Rail-mount temperature transmitter

Positioners

Continuous water analysis

Conductivity sensors

Continuous water analysis

Conductivity transmitters

Continuous water analysis

Low range turbidity sensor

Continuous water analysis

Turbidity and total suspended solids sensor

Continuous water analysis

pH/ORP sensors

Continuous water analysis

pH/ORP transmitters

Solutions for the paper industry

For your force measurement needs

In the fast-paced world of papermaking, where machines can churn out a kilometer of tissue every minute, the stakes are high. A tear in the paper web can lead to costly disruptions, aptly termed a 'hay-out,' as the tissue cascades onto the factory floor.