Cross-directional interlocking of rolls in an air press of a papermaking machine
An air press for pressing a paper web is composed of a plurality of rolls including at least a first roll and a second roll. The first roll and the second roll are positioned adjacent one another and form a first nip therebetween. Further, the first roll and the second roll each have a roll end, the roll end of the first roll adjoining the roll end of the second roll. A bevel plate is attached to the roll end of the first roll, the bevel plate having at least a first angled plate face. A seal ring is positioned adjacent the roll end of the second roll, the seal ring being juxtaposed to the bevel plate. The seal ring has at least a first angled ring face, and the first angled ring face mates with the first angled plate face.
- Research Organization:
- Voith Paper Patent Gmbh, Heidenheim, DE (Germany)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC36-01GO10622
- Assignee:
- Voith Paper Patent Gmbh
- Patent Number(s):
- 6,562,198
- Application Number:
- 09/965,015
- OSTI ID:
- 1174319
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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