The higher the stock consistency is, generally, the worse the sheet formation is.
The high consistency sheet forming technology consisting of three core devices, hereafter explained, has been developed to achieve the better sheet formation even on the high stock consistency.
1) Headbox with three dimensional twisted plates for longitudinal and cross-sectional direction.
2) Quick-set sheet forming device which prevents fiber from reflocking and accelates dispersion between headbox and wire parts.
3) Forming roll which is installed close to the quick-set forming device promotes not only the early stage drainage at the wire part but also adjusts the bulk which tends to be high in case of HCF. We also call this roll High Quality roll.
Reviewing the quality of the sheet samples produced by new technology, our evaluation is as follows.
1) The combination of three dimensional headbox, quick-set sheet forming device and HQ roll is accepted as HCF. Especially one of quick-set sheet forming devices, 2 drum type device consisting of two suction breast rolls is to be applied to not only sheet of high basis weight but also that of board.
2) The range of jet wire ratio to make a sheet of good formation is wider on HCF than on LCF (conventional low consistency forming).
3) The retention of fiber and ash on this system in HCF is better than in LCF.
All these tests were carried out with furnish of LBKP, further R & D is necessarily to apply these technology for other furnish.
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