Patent · US Expired

Drainage foil element having two wire bearing portions

US4123322A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 24, 1977
Grant dateOct 31, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 24, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21F1/483
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drainage foil providing improved fines retention and drainage stability when used in cooperation with the forming wire of a machine that forms a mat or web from a wet slurry. The foil has two wire-contacting surfaces a fixed distance apart with a suction-forming section and a drainage section between them. Forces effective on the foil during use are balanced so as to minimize torque around the foil mounting means.

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