Application
Packaging Paper Solutions
High-performance forming fabrics and dryer fabrics for packaging paper machines. Optimize containerboard, linerboard, and packaging paper production with PAPTEX durable machine clothing.
The Challenge
Application Context
Paper grade, machine speed, width, and drainage configuration all affect clothing selection. The challenge is balancing runnability, sheet quality, and service life.
The Solution
How PAPTEX Supports
We provide a complete fabric portfolio optimized for specific paper grades — from forming and press fabrics to dryer fabrics and dewatering belts. Each is tailored to the specific drainage, retention, and surface quality requirements of the target paper grade.
Recommended Products
Dryer Fabric
Flat Yarn Dryer Fabric
PAPTEX Flat Yarn Dryer Fabric is our best-selling dryer section solution, trusted by mills worldwide for its reliable heat transfer and consistent moisture removal. The flat yarn profile creates a smooth, uniform surface that maximizes sheet contact and heat conduction while maintaining engineered air permeability for effective ventilation. Available in two models — SJ22708 (lower permeability for tissue and lightweight grades) and SJ22808 (higher permeability for packaging and board grades) — both feature 100% hydrolysis-resistant polyester monofilament construction rated for continuous operation up to 180°C. The flat profile also minimizes sheet marking, making it suitable for quality-critical grades. Field results from Sun Paper (Shandong) demonstrate a 28% improvement in drying efficiency and a 21% reduction in steam consumption after switching to PAPTEX flat yarn dryer fabrics.
🧻Tissue📦Packaging🏗️Kraft
Model: FY-2800Details →
Forming Fabric
SSB Triple Layer Forming Fabric
PAPTEX SSB (Surface-Support-Binder) Triple Layer Forming Fabric represents the pinnacle of forming fabric technology. Engineered with a proprietary self-binding weave structure, it combines a fine paper-side surface for superior fiber support and sheet formation with a robust wear-side for extended service life. The integrated binder yarn design eliminates separate binding layers, reducing caliper while maintaining exceptional dimensional stability. With six customizable models (LW90110, LW4080, LW3868, JLW3868, LW3560, LW3252), this fabric is tailored to your specific machine parameters — whether running tissue at 1,500+ m/min or kraft at medium speeds. The high air permeability range (10,000–21,500 m³/m²h) enables aggressive dewatering, reducing steam demand in the dryer section. Trusted by global paper mills from Indonesia to Europe, SSB Triple Layer delivers measurable improvements: 50% speed increase, 60% longer service life, and 40% fewer unplanned stops.
🧻Tissue📦Packaging🏗️Kraft
Model: SSB-4500Details →
Forming Fabric
Double Layer Forming Fabric
PAPTEX Double Layer Forming Fabric strikes the ideal balance between performance and cost-effectiveness for medium-speed paper machines. The dual-layer construction features a fine paper-side warp for excellent fiber retention and sheet smoothness, supported by a coarser wear-side for durability. Designed for packaging, kraft, corrugated, and duplex board grades at speeds of 600–1,200 m/min, this fabric delivers consistent drainage uniformity across the full machine width. The optimized weave pattern provides 400–700 CFM air permeability with ≥60 kN/m MD tensile strength — more than sufficient for standard fourdrinier and top-former configurations. For mills seeking to upgrade from single-layer fabrics without the investment of full SSB technology, Double Layer fabric offers a compelling step up in formation quality, fiber retention, and service life at a moderate price point.
📦Packaging🏗️Kraft📰Corrugated
Model: DL-3800Details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right fabric for my paper machine?
Selection depends on your paper grade, machine speed, machine type, and performance goals. Our engineers analyze your specific parameters — including headbox design, dewatering element configuration, and current fabric performance — to recommend the matching solution.
Can fabrics be used across different paper grades?
While some fabrics can be used across similar grades, optimization is recommended per grade. Different grades (tissue vs. kraft vs. fine paper) have very different requirements for drainage, retention, and surface quality.
How long does fabric installation take?
Forming fabric change typically takes 4-8 hours depending on machine width and complexity. Dryer fabric change is faster (2-4 hours). We provide installation supervision to minimize downtime.
Find the Best Fabric for Your Machine
Tell us your paper grade and machine parameters — our engineers will recommend the matching fabric solution.
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