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Process and device for dewatering a fiber web

US7686922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2007
Grant dateMar 30, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21F1/523
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and a device for dewatering a fiber web 3, especially a paper web, using vacuum. The vacuum seen by a given unit are of the web is pulsed between a maximum value V and a minimum value. At least one suction box 7 is provided with perforations beneath the running web where the vacuum is applied with a pulsating effect on the web.

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