Patent ID: 6428655
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: D21F

Abstract:
An integrated paper machine for the formation of a web (W) of surface treated paper or board, characterized in that, in a running direction of the web, the machine comprises:a multi-layer head box (100), a gap former (200) having at least one pre-press (303,304), a press section (300) having at least one extended-nip press (308,309), a pre-dryer section (400), in which the web (W) is dried by means of a high-capacity dryer unit, a dryer section (500) having a plurality of drying groups (R1,R2,R3), said plurality of drying groups using a single-wire draw and wherein said plurality of cylinder drying groups are open towards the bottom of said paper machine, the dryer section (500) further having a surface treatment device (P) for the web, and wherein the paper machine is further provided with a closed web draw at least at an end of the dryer section (500) in the running direction of the web.