Sheet Printability-A Primary Driving Force for Current Trends and Developments in Porous Pressing Media

摘要

This feature provides an overview of the use of porous pressing media technologies to address sheet smoothness and printability issues on board and packaging grades. It includes a discussion of recent developments in base fabric, batt fibre, and needling technology along with conditioning considerations and a glimpse into the future from an R&D perspective. The overview is presented from a practical perspective with an emphasis on new technologies and processes currently utilised on paper machines. Documented field results are presented.