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Process for producing bulky paper

US6514382B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 2001
Grant dateFeb 4, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H27/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for producing bulky paper comprising the steps of transferring a fiber web (2) having a water content of 50 to 85% by weight to a patterning zone having a perforated patterning net (31) revolving along a suction unit; patterning the fiber web (2) in conformity to the perforated patterning net (31) by sucking the fiber web (2) which is held on the perforated patterning net (31) while applying 5 kcal/kg or more of heat to the fiber web (2) in a heat application zone simultaneously with or before or after the sucking of the fiber web (2); and then drying the fiber web (2) in a drying zone to obtain patterned bulky paper (3).

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