摘要 |
<p>A papermaking belt for use in making hard grades of paper such as printing kraft, newsprint, linerboard, fine or writing grades of paper. The papermaki ng belt may be used in conjunction with a single-wire draw or twin-wire draw of a papermaking machine. The papermaking belt comprises a woven reinforcing element and a patterned framework. The framework defines either or both face s of the papermaking belt. The pattern of the framework is independent of the weave of the reinforcing element. This arrangement decouples the amount and pattern of the paper-contacting surfaces of the belt from the weave and/or permeability of the belt. Further, this arrangement allows for increased and more uniform contact area of the paper web against a drying cylinder. Additionally, this belt provides an increased wear surface for improved belt life.</p> |