Application
Corrugated Paper Production
Specialized machine clothing for corrugated medium and fluting paper production. PAPTEX fabrics deliver excellent drainage and runnability for high-speed corrugated paper machines.
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
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 →
Dryer Fabric
Spiral Dryer Fabric
PAPTEX Spiral Dryer Fabric is engineered for the most demanding dryer section positions — high-temperature, high-tension applications where conventional flat yarn fabrics fall short. The spiral yarn construction delivers ≥70 kN/m MD tensile strength, the highest in our dryer fabric portfolio, combined with an open weave structure providing 400–1,000 CFM air permeability for maximum moisture evacuation. Constructed with hydrolysis-resistant PET spiral yarns (with optional stainless steel reinforcement), this fabric maintains dimensional stability at continuous operating temperatures up to 180°C. The spiral structure also provides natural flexibility that resists edge curl and tracking issues common in high-tension positions. A Thailand customer documented 167% longer service life (8 months vs. 3 months) with deformation reduced from 15% to just 3% after switching to PAPTEX spiral dryer fabric in their kraft machine's hottest dryer group.
🏗️Kraft📰Corrugated📐Board
Model: SD-3500Details →
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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