Introduction

Felts and wires in paper machines are exposed to many negative influences. Excessively low and excessively high clothing tensions have a bad effect on the production quality and quantity.

Clothing tension too low

reduced water drainage in the wire section
increased re-moistening in the press section
high steam consumption in the dryer section
sheet breaks due to sheet fluttering
clothing abrasion due ro slippage between clothing and rolls
differences in machine drive and facric speed
negative effect on fabric guiding

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Clothing tension too high

roll and bearing damage
sheet markings
contractions in the width of the clothing
reduced clothing service life
clothing tearings
bad formation
reduced water drainage

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Constant clothing tension

increased quality and quantity of paper production
increased clothing service life
improved clothing run

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