Bringing balance to high speed carded webs, PaperCon 2013

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The demand for higher operating speeds in spunlace applications has brought focus to the problem of meeting the physical specifications in spunlace fabrics, especially in the cross direction (CD) as both higher speeds and lower basis weights magnify shortcomings with existing carding technologies. The development of a new web forming technology called TT enables increased line speeds without sacrificing physical properties whilst enhancing the MD/CD ratios in the finished fabric. This new carding technology is now operating in a number of industrial lines confirming the capabilities of this web forming technology and offers a dramatic advancement in operating capability at higher speeds as well as extending the range of basis weights, ratios and market applications for the user of this technology.