PAPTEX 2B3616 2.5-Layer Forming Fabric
Model: 2B3616 · 8/16-shed 2.5-layer forming fabric.
2B3616 is an 8/16-shed 2.5-layer forming fabric for paper-machine forming sections. The values below are transcribed from the reviewed technical recommendation sheet. Final fabric selection must be confirmed against the machine conditions, paper grade and dimensions.
7,000–8,200 m³/m²h (445–519 CFM)
Air Permeability
40.5–41.5 ends/cm
Warp Density
1.420 mm
Caliper
32–36 ends/cm
Weft Density
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2B3616 2.5-Layer Forming Fabric
2B3616 is an 8/16-shed 2.5-layer forming fabric for paper-machine forming sections. The values below are transcribed from the reviewed technical recommendation sheet. Final fabric selection must be confirmed against the machine conditions, paper grade and dimensions.
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Technical Specifications
| Fabric construction | 8/16-shed 2.5-layer |
| Warp density | 40.5–41.5 ends/cm |
| Weft density | 32–36 ends/cm |
| Warp yarn | Ø0.26 mm PET |
| Weft yarn | Ø0.30 mm PET; Ø0.20 mm PET; Ø0.50 mm PET; Ø0.50 mm PA |
| Air permeability | 7,000–8,200 m³/m²h (445–519 CFM) |
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