Patent ID: 6287420
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: D21F

Abstract:
A multi-ply fiber web forming apparatus, comprising:a lower forming fabric defining a lower forming fabric run;a first headbox positioned above said lower forming fabric for discharging a fiber suspension onto said lower forming fabric to form a first fabric ply;an upper forming fabric defining an upper forming fabric run;a second headbox positioned above said upper forming fabric for discharging a fiber suspension onto said upper forming fabric to form a second fabric ply;a wet forming box positioned below said lower forming fabric structured for applying a pressurized liquid to said lower forming fabric to wet at least said first fiber ply in a transfer area; anda transfer roll positioned above said upper forming fabric, said transfer roll and said wet forming box positioned in close opposing relationship to each other whereby each of said lower forming fabric and said upper forming fabric pass therebetween in said transfer area.