Sleeve roll on board gap former - vacuum reduction test run

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What happens on a board gap former if initial forming section vacuums are turned off? The answer is groundbreaking results, if the forming section is equipped with innovative Sleeve roll technology.

Sleeve roll technology is disruptive and transformative forming section technology that deploys the principles of pressing already in the forming section. A fiber web is compressed between two forming fabrics against a small radius shoe, which creates a very high dewatering pressure of up to 150 kPa.

Have a look on the video a vacuum reduction test run on board gap former with Sleeve roll technology to see the results yourself:
 

- 23% energy consumption savings in forming section drives

- Dry solids content at the end of forming section 25%

- Stable forming section performance with no effect on quality

- No web breaks during test period

- Clean forming process without misting

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