Shoe Presses – Tissue (Presses à sabot – ouate)

Shoe presses have been used in the production of paper and board for years, and have more recently been used in tissue manufacture. On tissue machines, they can replace the suction pressure roll, or they can be used in other sheet transfer locations. Shoe presses offer a significantly longer nip width and dwell time than conventional suction pressure rolls. Benefits include increased bulk, higher dryness after pressing (PPRC), and improved cross-machine direction (CD) moisture profiles. These can reduce fiber costs, reduce drying energy requirements or increase machine speeds, and improve sheet quality and machine runnability.