Forming Fabric for Paper Machines
Polyester forming fabrics engineered for controlled drainage, fiber retention and stable sheet formation on tissue, packaging and specialty paper machines.
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Forming Fabric for Paper Machines Products
Browse our forming fabric for paper machines product line. Each product can be customized to meet your specific requirements.
SSB Triple Layer Forming Fabric
Premium SSB triple-layer forming fabric with superior fiber support (FSI ≥180) for high-speed tissue and fine paper grades up to 2,200 m/min.
2.5 Layer Forming Fabric
Bridge-performance 2.5-layer forming fabric — 70-80% of SSB triple-layer performance at a competitive price point for packaging and cultural grades.
1.5 Layer Forming Fabric
Economical 1.5-layer forming fabric — the most cost-effective upgrade from single-layer with 15-25% better fiber support and reduced wire marking.
Single Layer Forming Fabric
Cost-effective single-layer forming fabric with maximum drainage capacity (550–850 L/m²·s) for low-speed paper machines and budget-conscious operations.
How to Select a Forming Fabric for a Paper Machine
A forming fabric should not be selected from width and length alone. The right design depends on the former type, paper grade, machine speed, furnish, drainage target and the operating problem the mill needs to solve.
Paper Machine Position
Confirm the former type, exact fabric position, design speed and actual operating speed.
Paper Grade and Furnish
Document the paper grade, basis-weight range, recycled-fiber share, fillers and retention program.
Drainage and Sheet Targets
Compare current permeability, drainage, fiber retention, sheet formation and marking requirements.
Guiding and Wear Problems
Share tracking, edge curl, local wear, sheet-marking and service-life records before choosing a replacement.
Forming Fabric Selection FAQ
What information is needed to select a forming fabric for a paper machine?
Provide the former type, exact fabric position, paper grade and basis weight, furnish and filler composition, design and operating speed, current fabric size and permeability, plus any drainage, retention, formation, tracking or wear problems.
When should a paper mill consider an SSB forming fabric?
An SSB design can be considered for high-speed machines or surface-sensitive grades that need fine fiber support on the sheet side with stability and wear resistance on the machine side. Final selection still depends on the machine and furnish conditions.
Can HengXing manufacture a forming fabric to an existing paper machine specification?
Yes. HengXing can customize width, length, layer structure, weave, permeability and yarn specification. Before confirming a design, we review the machine data, current fabric details and the operating issue the mill wants to improve.
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