APPARATUS FOR DRYING A TISSUE WEB

摘要

A through-air drying apparatus is disclosed. The through-air drying apparatus includes a rotating drying cylinder (26) over which a tissue web (16) is carried and dried. A hood (30) surrounds the drying cylinder (26) leaving an open free end. In accordance with the present invention, an external baffle (50) is positioned adjacent to the open free end of the drying cylinder to prevent external air from leaking in or infiltrating the drying cylinder (26).