Patent ID: 6261416
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: D21F

Abstract:
A forming section of a paper machine comprising:a wire former comprising:a screen belt loop having first and second sides, the first side of the screen belt loop contacting a first surface of the web,a pre-press device comprising two rolls forming a pre-press nip through which the screen belt loop and web are guided, anda first felt belt loop with at least one guide element guiding the first felt belt loop through the pre-press nip, the first felt belt loop being between the second side of the screen belt loop and one of the two rolls in the pre-press nip;a press section comprising at least one press nip formed by press devices for draining and smoothing the web, the at least one press nip being arranged to smooth the first surface of the web more than a second surface of the web; anda second felt belt loop with at least one guide element guiding the second felt belt loop with the web through the pre-press nip and at least one of the at least one press nip, the second felt belt loop being positioned adjacent the second surface of the web.