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Preparation of filler compositions for paper

US4799964A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1987
Grant dateJan 24, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H17/69
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for forming a preflocculated filler for use in making paper, which process comprises continuously bringing together an aqueous slurry of a paper filler material and a flocculating agent and imparting to the mixture for a period of not more than about 2 minutes and preferably for less than about 30 seconds, a shearing force sufficient to provide a flocculated filler of controlled particle size and most suitable for papermaking.

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