Patent ID: 6159343
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: D21F

Abstract:
A press-to-dryer apparatus for pressing and drying a web of paper, said apparatus comprising:pressing means for pressing the web of paper, said pressing means includes:a smoothing press roll;a press felt extending around said press roll for supporting and guiding the web around said press roll and through a smoothing press nip defined between said press roll and an unfelted drying cylinder so that the web is pressed during transit thereof through said nip and for imparting a smooth surface to a side of the web coming into direct contact with a smooth circumferential surface defined by said unfelted drying cylinder;dryer means disposed downstream relative to said pressing means for drying the web;said dryer means including:said unfelted drying cylinder disposed immediately downstream relative to said pressing means, the arrangement being such that the web extends from said pressing means to and around said drying cylinder;heating means cooperating with said unfelted drying cylinder such that the web is disposed between said drying cylinder and said heating means for heating and drying the web; anda single-tier dryer section disposed downstream relative to said unfelted drying cylinder for completing the drying of the web.