Patent ID: 6935993
Filing Date: 2005-08-30
Classification: D21F,D21G,F16C

Abstract:
1. In a paper machine, a roll, comprising: a guide roll tube in a forming section of the paper machine, said guide roll tube having a first end, a second and a central area, said guide roll tube being a single tube having a substantially cylindrical exterior surface that is not in contact with any other part of the roll, said central area being less than ½ the length of said guide roll tube, said guide roll tube not being associated in defining a nip with any other guide roll tube; a roll support radially supporting said guide roll tube only in said central area, such that said guide roll tube is spacedly positioned from said roll support outside of said central area, said guide roll tube being directly supported only by said roll support; and a plurality of additional weights, at least one of said plurality of additional weights connected to said first end and at least one of said plurality of additional weights connected to said second end, said plurality of additional weights creating a deflection component, each of said weights having a thickness substantially greater than a thickness of said guide roll tube.