FUNCTION OF FORMING MESH

The forming section is the first place to squeeze water out of the wet paper web and it is the most important part of the paper-making machine to form a thin layer of paper web. Forming mesh is used in this section. Forming Mesh is Nippon Felt's proud registered trademark for forming fabrics that have been completed by intensive developing efforts and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.


Examples of forming sections where Forming Mesh is used.
Fourdrinier
Twin wire former type
On top former type
Types of forming sections where Forming Mesh fabrics are used:
  • Forming fabrics for Fourdrinier paper machines
  • Forming fabrics for Harper machines
  • Forming fabrics for various kinds of formers


Features:

1.Long life and superiority in
(a) Wear resistance
(b) Resistance against continuous bending
(c) Corrosion resistance
(d) Chemical resistance

2.Easy handling
(a) Light weight (one-eighth of bronze wire in weight)
(b) Extreme flexibility

3.Easy operation
(a) Fewer ridges
(b) Minimum of wrinkles
(c) Fewer edge damages
(d) Better drainage
(e) Better running stability