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Method and assembly for moistening a moving web or paperboard

US7429311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2004
Grant dateSep 30, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21G7/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and assembly is disclosed for moistening a web of paper or paperboard, the assembly comprising a steam blow cavity open toward a moving web (1). The steam blow cavity houses spray nozzles (5, 6, 7) at least for injecting steam into the cavity so as to form a steam atmosphere therein. Additionally, the steam blow cavity houses spray nozzles (5, 6, 7) for spraying a mist of a heated liquid onto the web (1) within the thus formed steam atmosphere.

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