Press Felt For Paper Machine

After the forming area, the press felt is crucial in helping to remove water from the paper web while also imparting smoothness and transferring it to the drying portion. The press felt must, therefore, do the following tasks: remove water; be smooth; and be able to run. Papermaking "felts" are weaved, yet they have the matted surface and texture of true felts. The proper removal of water during the papermaking process depends on press felts. Overall, they are crucial to the machine's functionality, especially in terms of runnability. Small details matter when it comes to press felts. Press felts from Valmet are distinguished by their edge profiling and specific treatments.