Patent ID: 6344241
Filing Date: 2002-02-05
Classification: B29C,D21F

Abstract:
A process for making a papermaking belt comprising a reinforcing element and a resinous framework joined thereto, the process comprising the steps of:(a) continuously moving the reinforcing element in a machine direction at a transport velocity, the reinforcing element having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction; (b) forming and depositing onto the reinforcing element at least a first plurality of resinous beads and a second plurality of resinous beads such that the first and second pluralities of the resinous beads interconnect when disposed on the reinforcing element, thereby forming a resinous framework thereon, wherein at least some of the resinous beads at least partially cross over thereby forming super-knuckles extending outwardly from the reinforcing element; (c) forcing the super-knuckles into the reinforcing element under pressure such that the reinforcing element and the super-knuckles join together.