Repeated paper breaks around the same dryer cylinder may be linked to material buildup, surface damage, or ineffective doctor blade contact. Here, Sun Hong explains how to compare cylinder surface conditions, blade wear, and sheet damage locations to narrow down the cause and guide further troubleshooting.

The three main types of paper machine clothing are forming fabric, press felt, and dryer fabric. Each operates in a different section of the paper machine and performs a different function. Forming fabric supports fiber formation and removes the first large volume of water, press felt removes additi

A forming fabric cleaner removes fibers, fines, fillers, pitch, stickies, chemical deposits, dirt, and other contaminants that accumulate on the surface and inside the openings of a paper machine forming fabric. These deposits restrict drainage, change water flow through the fabric,