Patent ID: 6818166
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: A61F,D04H,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of forming a web of fibres intended for use in absorbent products by air-laying fibres, wherein separate air flows containing fibres are fed to a number n of different mat-forming wheels, wherein a separate web layer is formed on each mat-forming wheel, wherein an intended fibre web is formed by virtue of said web layers being combined downstream of the mat-forming wheels to form a common fibre web wherein the web is formed by a number n of mat-forming wheels, where n is a whole number which is at least 3 and whereby the web is imparted greater manufacturing accuracy by virtue of a manufacturing method, wherein manufacture of the fibre web takes place at a speed in excess of 400 m/min, and wherein a desired manufacturing accuracy at the web speed is achieved by selecting a sufficient number n of mat-forming wheels.