How to determine if your press felt needs replacing?
In the Netherlands we have a saying, ‘meten is weten’, which literally translates to ‘measuring is knowing’. I guess we Dutchies like to analyze before we act. And basically, it says it all when it comes to the maintenance of your paper machine and its components.
While I consider press felts to be the most complicated piece of machine clothing there is, measuring its permeability doesn’t necessarily have to be. It doesn’t even have to be expensive for that matter.
Our AirSpeed Sensor monitors the permeability of the press felts in your paper machine. This product will tell you whether the felt is too open, too dense or just right. The telescopic carbon fiber rod makes it possible to safely measure at longer distances. All parts of the AirSpeed Sensor are robust and built to last in the rough, hot and humid environment at the paper machine.
For more technical details, check out our handy AirSpeed Sensor brochure.