Voith Patent Gmbh

Astenjohnson, Inc.

Francis J Cunnane

Danilo Oyakawa

John Jeffery

Lippi Alves Fernandes

Davilo Oyakawa

Ademar Lippi Fernandes

A belt for a machine for the production of a fibrous web, in particular paper or cardboard, the belt including a carrier structure, a first material which forms a first pattern on at least one side of the carrier structure such that a portion of the carrier structure remaining exposed, and a second material which forms a second pattern, the second pattern being applied onto the first pattern, wherein the second pattern is completely disposed within the first pattern and a method for producing same.

Belt for a machine for the production of a fibrous web, particularly paper or cardboard, and method for the production of such a belt

A papermaking fabric with increased stability is provided, due to the use of beam construction yarns which resist lateral, vertical and torsional deflection as well as compression when interwoven. The yarns are generally non-circular in cross-section and are preferably I-beam, H-beam, box-beam or a hybrid construction. Each type has certain advantages, with the hybrid construction being capable of multiple combined advantages.

Shaped yarns for use in papermaking fabrics

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Mt. Pleasant, SC, United States of America

Francis J Cunnane