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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 1997
Filed:
Nov. 13, 1995
Wolfgang Ruf, Heidenheim, DE;
Frank Fey, Schwabisch Gmund, DE;
Thomas Dietz, Konigsbronn, DE;
Klaus Pimiskern, Daisendorf, DE;
Gerhard Wernlein, Eriskirch, DE;
Voith Sulzer Papiermachinen GmbH, Heidenheim, DE;
Abstract
A multilayer headbox for the introduction of at least two fiber suspension streams to the forming section of a paper manufacturing machine includes a nozzle chamber further defined by two stream guide walls which end at an outlet gap and by two side walls. At least one lamella is provided in the nozzle chamber, this lamella keeping at least two fiber suspension streams separated from each other through the region of the outlet gap. The lamella includes a body, preferably made of plastic, and a tip made of a hard material. The tip is either a strip or a coating having a sharp tip-edge integrated into the body of the lamella.