BOM Press Felt — Is It Worth the Premium?

FAQ

Yes — BOM (Batt-On-Mesh) is worth the premium for modern high-load press nips.

BOM Advantages vs. Standard Felts:

• 20-40% higher void volume
• 50-80% better compaction resistance
• 25-40% longer service life

Strongest ROI Cases:

• Shoe presses (>300 kN/m)
• High-speed packaging machines (>800 m/min)
• Machines where the press section is the production bottleneck

When Standard Felts May Be Sufficient:

• Nip pressures below 200 kN/m
• Low-speed machines with lower dewatering demands

Bottom Line: BOM's higher upfront cost is typically recovered within the first operating month through longer life and better performance.

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Technical Background

This answer is based on PAPTEX's expertise in Press Felt. PAPTEX provides engineered fabric solutions to 200+ paper mills worldwide.

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Last updated: July 2026