Patent ID: 6192602
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: D21F,F26B

Abstract:
A method for one of drying and cooling a web, comprising the steps of:passing the web over an arcuate circumference of a blow device,directing a gas from an interior of the blow device at the web through first openings formed in a mantle of the device to form a support zone between the mantle and the web,drawing moistened exhaust gas from the support zone into the interior of the blow device through second openings formed in the mantle of the device,arranging an edge support at each end of the blow device to support lateral areas of the web during the passage of the web over the circumference of the blow device, the edge supports being separate from the blow device,constructing the edge supports with interior surfaces for laterally sealing the support zone, andstretching the web in a cross direction by orienting the edge supports to open at an opening angle in a running direction of the web.