Patent ID: 6149849
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B29C,D21F

Abstract:
A process for making a papermaking belt comprising a reinforcing structure and a resinous framework joined thereto, the process comprising the steps of:(a) providing a reinforcing structure having a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and a thickness formed therebetween;(b) providing a flowable resinous material;(c) providing at least one molding member comprising an endless molding band having a molding surface comprising a pre-selected pattern of molding pockets to carry the flowable resinous material therein;(d) continuously moving the molding surface at a transport velocity;(e) depositing the flowable resinous material into the molding pockets of the molding surface;(f) continuously transporting the reinforcing structure at the transport velocity such that at least a portion of the reinforcing structure is in a face-to-face relationship with at least a portion of the molding surface;(g) transferring the flowable resinous material from the molding pockets of the molding surface onto the reinforcing structure;(h) causing the flowable resinous material and the reinforcing structure to join together; and(i) solidifying the resinous material thereby forming the resinous framework joined to the reinforcing structure, whereby the papermaking belt is formed.