Chemical Cleaning Guide for Press Fabrics TIP 0404-65 (2026).
This Technical Information Paper (TIP) summarizes essential guidelines for chemical cleaning and conditioning of paper machine press fabrics. For mechanical cleaning, see TAPPI TIPs 0404-61 and 0404-27; for on-machine monitoring, consult TIP 0404-19; and for chemical cleaning with recycled fiber furnish, refer to TIP 0404-51.
This Technical Information Paper offers guidance on how to clean press fabrics efficiently using chemicals. Since every machine and it’s furnished is different, the best cleaning approach should be determined by thoroughly analyzing the fabric and reviewing past cleaning methods.