摘要 |
<p>Provided is a method for manufacturing a papermaking belt structure using tapes made of a solid thermoplastic resin surrounding a fibrous matrix. The method calls for applying a layer of CD oriented tapes to a mandrel surface, then applying a layer of MD oriented tapes over the CD layer, applying pressure and heat to the mandrel containing the CD and MD layers so to melt the resin and entirely bond/encapsulate the fibrous matrix. The belt structu re thus obtained may, thereafter be grooved, drilled or other processed as desired. Additionally, the above method can be reversed as to the MD/CD orde r of layering. Also, a layer entirely of resin can be applied, préferably prio r to, but also after or in between the MD/CD layers. Also, rubber can comprise one or more layers.</p> |