Patent ID: 6634120
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: B05C,D21F,D21H,F26B

Abstract:
An arrangement for at least one of drying and turning a moving fiber web, the fiber web having a web surface and further having a web moving direction associated therewith, said arrangement comprising:a plurality of arranged units, each said arranged unit being configured for at least one of drying and turning the fiber web, said arranged units including a first arranged unit and a second arranged unit, each said arranged unit comprising a plurality of gas distributors located substantially parallel to one another, said gas distributors extending essentially transversely to the fiber web and spaced apart from each other relative to the web moving direction, said first unit and said second unit being located opposite one another relative to the fiber web, at least one of said plurality of arranged units being a non-contact turning apparatus, said non-contact turning apparatus redirecting the web from one plane of travel to an other plane of travel without contacting the web.