How Often Should Press Felts Be Replaced?

FAQ

Typical Press Felt Life by Position:

• 1st Press (highest water load): 30-60 days
• 2nd/3rd Press: 45-90 days
• Tissue Machines: 30-55 days

Replace When:

• Sheet dryness drops >2% from baseline
• Void volume falls below 60% of new felt
• CFM (permeability) drops >50%

Pro Tip: Coordinate felt changes across positions to minimize total downtime events. Track both days and tons for optimal scheduling.

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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