WO1995025200A1 - Belt for long nip dewatering presses - Google Patents
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- WO1995025200A1 WO1995025200A1 PCT/GB1995/000151 GB9500151W WO9525200A1 WO 1995025200 A1 WO1995025200 A1 WO 1995025200A1 GB 9500151 W GB9500151 W GB 9500151W WO 9525200 A1 WO9525200 A1 WO 9525200A1
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- belt
- extended nip
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- nip press
- membranes
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D21—PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
- D21F—PAPER-MAKING MACHINES; METHODS OF PRODUCING PAPER THEREON
- D21F3/00—Press section of machines for making continuous webs of paper
- D21F3/02—Wet presses
- D21F3/0209—Wet presses with extended press nip
- D21F3/0218—Shoe presses
- D21F3/0227—Belts or sleeves therefor
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- the invention concerns improvements in or relating to long nip dewatering presses and has more particular reference to a belt for use in the context of such presses.
- the long nip press section of a paperma ing machine comprises an upper roller which bears down upon a stationary curved shoe to create a nip.
- the moist paper sheet passes through the nip, the removed water passing into one or more press felts that are in contact with the paper sheet surface(s).
- This paper/press felt assembly rides on a flexible press belt surface, which in turn passes over a pressure shoe, aided by oil lubrication.
- This flexible belt may run either as a closed circuit or be- affixed to end flanges to form in effect a clad roller.
- a typical nip press is described in CA 1321311.
- Shoe press belts typically comprise a woven or non-woven fabric or an array of yarns in one or more directions or a woven or non-woven fabric reinforced with additional yarns in one or more directions, coated with or encapsulated within a polymer matrix.
- a major problem with such belts is a phenomenon known as ballooning. Ballooning results from the pressure in the middle of the press being greater than that at the press edges, with the yarn in the woven basecloth extending differentially due to a degree of decrimping. The problem arises due to the fact that the modulus of the belt structure in the running direction is insufficient to prevent circumferential extension in the zone of the paper web. This can led to an extension of the belt, thereby creating slack which will result in the paper web being damaged or broken. This problem is of particular concern with short shoe press belts, especially those 4.7-6.0 metres in length.
- the primary object of the present invention is to provide a belt for an extended nip press which will be capable of withstanding the pressures to which it will be subjected in use without substantially prejudice to the water conveying capabilities thereof.
- an extended nip press belt for the press- section of a papermaking machine, the belt comprising a first apertured membrane in mesh form and a second apertured membrane in mesh form located above the first membrane, the lands of each mesh extending in vectors of longitudinal and transverse directions, wherein the longitudinal lands of the first mesh are set at an angle relative to the longitudinal lands of the second mesh, the said angle being less than 90 degrees.
- the said angle is preferably greater than 10 degrees but less than 90 degrees.
- An angle of substantially 45 degrees is ideal as this results in uniformity of mesh size so that the matrix polymer can penetrate the mesh more readily.
- the belt of the invention also exhibits increased resistance to the torgue forces that occur at the shoe edge regions, as the belt attempts to overcome friction and drag between the shoe and belt.
- a method of making an extended nip press belt for the press-section of a papermaking machine comprising the steps of superimposing two apertured membranes in mesh form, the lands of the mesh extending in vectors of longitudinal and transverse directions, wherein the longitudinal lands of one of the membranes are set at an angle relative to the longitudinal lands of the other membrane, the said angle being less than 90 degrees.
- the belt preferably maximises the superimposition of land intersections of the two mesh membranes.
- One of the membranes preferably has a left-hand bias, i.e. the longitudinal running direction lands of the membrane run at an angle to the left side of the edge of the membrane, the angle being greater than 0° and less than 90°.
- the similar lands of the other mesh membrane have a right-hand bias thereby producing a balanced (i.e. symmetrical) structure.
- the membrane preferably comprises a synthetic thermoplastics material in mesh form.
- Further reinforcement yarns may also be incorporated into the belt. These reinforcement yarns are preferably aligned in the running direction of the belt. These- further load-bearing yarns may lie on top of, underneath or in the middle (i.e. between the two membrane layers) of the membrane composite, or in any combination thereof. Such further yarns may be applied by means of a bobbin that travels across the belt in an axial direction. These yarns are preferably made from high molecular weight polyethylene, polyester, polyamide, high tenacity P.V.A. or Kevlar (RTM). The load-bearing yarns increase the longitudinal strength vector in the running direction of the, belt.
- the double membrane layer may be obtained by separately preparing endless base cloths, for example by conventional spiral joining methods, and then superimposing the two to obtain a double layer endless sleeve.
- the two mesh layers may be of identical dimensions and may have an identical or near identical solid-aperture ratio. However, more preferably one of the membrane is marginally longer than the other. One membrane may be extended by heating under tension. Alternatively one of the membranes may be deliberately manufactured to be longer than the other.
- Another manner of manufacture would be to set the two membranes at different angles and cut off the non superimposed portion of both of the fabrics, such that the edges are parallel to the eventual running direction of the belt.
- the optionally further reinforcement yarns may be included as one or more separate layers either on the outside (above and/or below) of the membrane composite or between the two membrane layers, or a combination thereof, all of the layers being secured together, optionally by thermal bonding.
- the sleeve containing the two membranes may optionally be heat-treated prior to impregnation with a polymer so as to enhance stability and stiffness.
- the surface of the finished belt may be smooth, grooved or provided with blind holes on the felt side.
- the belt surface must be smooth on the shoe side.
- Fig.l shows a plan view of one of the mesh layers of a belt in accordance with the present invention
- Fig.2 shows a plan view of another mesh layer of a belt in accordance with the present invention
- Fig.3 is a plan view of a belt comprising the mesh layer of Fig.2 superimposed on the mesh layer of Fig.l and
- Fig.4 is a side elevation of the belt of Fig.3
- a shoe press belt 10 comprises two superimposed membranes 11,12 encased in a polymeric material 13.
- Each membrane 11,12 comprises a mesh of synthetic thermoplastics material produced in accordance with the method disclosed in United Kingdom Patent Specification No. 2202873 and includes reinforcing yarns, for example of polyester or polyamide monofilament or multifilament material extending in the running direction of the belt, the reinforcing yarns being positioned in the lands existing between adjacent apertures.
- the apertures are conventionally 10mm 2 sguare, each land suitably being 10mm in width, and having a slight taper, the membrane being 1mm thick.
- Each membrane has longitudinal lands and transverse lands set at ninety degrees to the longitudinal lands.
- the two mesh membranes 11,12 are oriented at substantially 45 degrees to each other.
- Further reinforcing yarns may be included, for example by means of a bobbin that travels across the belt in an axial direction during or prior to the application of the polymer matrix material.
- the belt may be made, for example, by the following method.
- the first membrane is first stretched over a set of heated rollers so as to remove the slackness therefrom.
- the optional monofilament reinforcing yarns are then wound onto the fabric and possibly fixed onto the first membrane by means of a heat panel to melt the surface of the membrane. This application of heat must be strictly monitored in order to prevent melting of the polymer matrix.
- the second membrane is now located over the welded membrane-filament reinforcement at an angle to the first membrane so as to provide the angled arrangement.
- the ears of the second membrane which do not overlap the first will then be cut off. Again a small amount of heat may be necessary to effect a bond, and particular to arrest any movement propensity in the filament wound yarn.
- the second membrane could possibly be wound onto the assembly without being in endless form, i.e. thin strips of the second membrane can be wound on helically. Preferably the surface of the assembly would be melted immediately prior to the second membrane being wound onto it.
- An alternative method is to prepare one endless membrane by conventional spiral joining methods.
- the running direction of the yarns of the first membrane have a left-hand, bias.
- a second membrane is then produced, identical to the first except in that its running direction yarns have a right- hand bias.
- the two membranes are then superimposed one upon the other to obtain a double layer endless sleeve.
- one of the fabrics should be marginally longer than the other. This may be achieved by standard fabric extension methods, such as heating under tension.
- the number of cells (i.e. mesh holes) provided in the longitudinal direction may be different in the two membranes. For example, if the first membrane contains 1480 cells per 8 metres, the other membrane contains 1482 cells per 8 metres.
- the sleeve provided by this method is preferably heat treated prior to coating or encapsulation with matrix polymer so as to enhance stability and stiffness. This heat treatment may also be applied to sleeve/reinforcing yarn combinations.
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Priority Applications (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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AU14625/95A AU1462595A (en) | 1994-03-15 | 1995-01-26 | Belt for long nip dewatering presses |
EP95906431A EP0752026A1 (en) | 1994-03-15 | 1995-01-26 | Belt for long nip dewatering presses |
JP7523892A JPH09510266A (en) | 1994-03-15 | 1995-01-26 | Press belt for dewatering press with long nip |
FI963087A FI963087A0 (en) | 1994-03-15 | 1996-08-05 | Belt for long nip dewatering presses |
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GB9404960A GB9404960D0 (en) | 1994-03-15 | 1994-03-15 | Belt for long nip dewatering presses |
GB9404960.8 | 1994-03-15 |
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WO1995025200A1 true WO1995025200A1 (en) | 1995-09-21 |
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EP (1) | EP0752026A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JPH09510266A (en) |
AU (1) | AU1462595A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2185427A1 (en) |
FI (1) | FI963087A0 (en) |
GB (1) | GB9404960D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1995025200A1 (en) |
Cited By (7)
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EP0686725A1 (en) | 1994-06-10 | 1995-12-13 | Westvaco Corporation | Reinforced sleeve for a paper machine |
DE19703631A1 (en) * | 1997-01-31 | 1998-08-06 | Voith Sulzer Papiermasch Gmbh | Papermaking machine press mantle |
EP1088933A3 (en) * | 1999-09-30 | 2002-08-21 | Voith Paper Patent GmbH | Semi-permeable membrane with interconnected pores for a press |
US6645420B1 (en) | 1999-09-30 | 2003-11-11 | Voith Sulzer Papiertechnik Patent Gmbh | Method of forming a semipermeable membrane with intercommunicating pores for a pressing apparatus |
US7011731B2 (en) | 2003-07-02 | 2006-03-14 | Albany International Corp. | Long nip press belt made from thermoplastic resin-impregnated fibers |
US7014733B2 (en) | 2002-05-14 | 2006-03-21 | Stowe Woodward L.L.C. | Belt for shoe press and shoe calender and method for forming same |
US7303656B2 (en) | 2003-07-02 | 2007-12-04 | Albany International Corp. | Low permeability textile substrate for a two-sided coated product |
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US4229254A (en) * | 1979-04-26 | 1980-10-21 | Beloit Corporation | Extended nip press with bias ply reinforced belt |
EP0396035A1 (en) * | 1989-05-02 | 1990-11-07 | Thomas Josef Heimbach GmbH & Co. | Belt for papier making machines |
WO1992002677A1 (en) * | 1990-07-28 | 1992-02-20 | Scapa Group Plc | Endless belt for extended nip dewatering presses |
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- 1994-03-15 GB GB9404960A patent/GB9404960D0/en active Pending
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- 1995-01-26 EP EP95906431A patent/EP0752026A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1995-01-26 WO PCT/GB1995/000151 patent/WO1995025200A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1995-01-26 JP JP7523892A patent/JPH09510266A/en active Pending
- 1995-01-26 CA CA 2185427 patent/CA2185427A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1995-01-26 AU AU14625/95A patent/AU1462595A/en not_active Abandoned
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US4229254A (en) * | 1979-04-26 | 1980-10-21 | Beloit Corporation | Extended nip press with bias ply reinforced belt |
EP0396035A1 (en) * | 1989-05-02 | 1990-11-07 | Thomas Josef Heimbach GmbH & Co. | Belt for papier making machines |
WO1992002677A1 (en) * | 1990-07-28 | 1992-02-20 | Scapa Group Plc | Endless belt for extended nip dewatering presses |
Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP0686725A1 (en) | 1994-06-10 | 1995-12-13 | Westvaco Corporation | Reinforced sleeve for a paper machine |
DE19703631A1 (en) * | 1997-01-31 | 1998-08-06 | Voith Sulzer Papiermasch Gmbh | Papermaking machine press mantle |
EP1088933A3 (en) * | 1999-09-30 | 2002-08-21 | Voith Paper Patent GmbH | Semi-permeable membrane with interconnected pores for a press |
US6645420B1 (en) | 1999-09-30 | 2003-11-11 | Voith Sulzer Papiertechnik Patent Gmbh | Method of forming a semipermeable membrane with intercommunicating pores for a pressing apparatus |
US7014733B2 (en) | 2002-05-14 | 2006-03-21 | Stowe Woodward L.L.C. | Belt for shoe press and shoe calender and method for forming same |
US7011731B2 (en) | 2003-07-02 | 2006-03-14 | Albany International Corp. | Long nip press belt made from thermoplastic resin-impregnated fibers |
US7303656B2 (en) | 2003-07-02 | 2007-12-04 | Albany International Corp. | Low permeability textile substrate for a two-sided coated product |
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JPH09510266A (en) | 1997-10-14 |
AU1462595A (en) | 1995-10-03 |
GB9404960D0 (en) | 1994-04-27 |
FI963087A (en) | 1996-08-05 |
EP0752026A1 (en) | 1997-01-08 |
CA2185427A1 (en) | 1995-09-21 |
FI963087A0 (en) | 1996-08-05 |
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